Position Information
Starting salary up to $344,687/annually, and a comprehensive benefits package, PLUS a $25,000 Signing Bonus^
Sonoma County offers an exceptional quality of life with its stunning landscapes, outdoor recreational opportunities, and proximity to San Francisco and Oakland. Known for its vibrant community, excellent schools, and affordable living, it is a perfect place to raise a family. Professionals will find career growth opportunities within a collaborative environment and benefit from generous perks, including a pension program. The County provides a unique chance to impact community health positively while enjoying a balanced and enriching lifestyle.
Department of Health Services
The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services (DHS) is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of Sonoma County residents. DHS consists of four divisions: Administration, Behavioral Health, Homelessness, and Public Health, and provides a wide range of services, including public health programs, behavioral health services, and environmental health initiatives.
Behavioral Health Division
Our mission is to promote recovery and wellness to Sonoma County residents. We provide a comprehensive range of mental health and substance use disorder services across the service spectrum, from prevention, early intervention, and treatment to aftercare and recovery.
The Position
The Behavioral Health Medical Director has a vital leadership role responsible for overseeing and managing a team of psychiatrists providing care to a diverse community. They are a member of management, supervising a team of approximately 20 psychiatrists, both full-time and part-time, within a large division of over 300 employees.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Shaping the Division's direction and integrating primary care and behavioral health services.
- Clinical Oversight: Lead clinical services, ensuring high-quality care in the Crisis Stabilization Unit and medication support programs.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and oversee the peer review process for proper prescription practices.
- Team Management: Hire, supervise, and guide psychiatric providers, addressing personnel issues to maintain a high-functioning team.
- Crisis Management: Support the Crisis Stabilization Unit and provide after-hours consultations for urgent needs.
- Collaboration and External Relations: Enhance service delivery through partnerships with community organizations and external agencies.
- Organizational Development: Develop and refine procedures and workflows, and provide training in the use of electronic health records (EHR).
- Leadership and Advocacy: Advocate for mental health needs and contribute to policy development in alignment with state mandates and organization goals.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for the Behavioral Health Medical Director position will be a licensed psychiatrist with extensive clinical experience in behavioral health, preferably as a provider working with individuals with mental health and substance use disorders across various age groups. Exceptional leadership, organizational, and administrative skills are essential.
Key attributes and qualifications:
- Clinical Expertise: Extensive experience with serious mental illnesses and co-occurring substance use disorders.
- Leadership and Management: Proven ability to manage medical teams and oversee compliance and peer review processes.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of relevant state mandates and regulatory requirements.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using EHR and supporting medical staff in their use.
- Collaborative and Diplomatic: Strong communication and diplomatic skills.
- Integrity and Accountability: Uphold high ethical standards, transparency, and accountability.
- Completed Coursework/Continuing Education in Addiction Medicine: Upon hire, candidate will be expected to complete five hours of continuing medical education in Addiction Medicine annually.
What We Offer
The Department of Health Services is currently offering a $25,000 signing bonus paid over three installments during the first two years of service.
Other incentives which may be offered include:
- Advanced paid vacation and/or sick leave (up to 24 hours per leave type)
- Relocation reimbursement up to $10,000
Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Education: Graduation from an approved medical school and satisfactory completion of a three-year psychiatric residency.
Experience: Five years of experience in clinical psychiatry, or community behavioral health services, of which three years experience is in a highly responsible administrative, teaching, or supervisory capacity.
Special Requirement: Possession of a valid license as a physician and surgeon issued by the State of California.
License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California.
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