Chief Medical Officer (Physician V)

About the role

The Behavioral Health Department's Chief Medical Officer (Physician V) is a member of the senior executive team and oversees all system leaders who oversee crisis and acute, pharmacy, nursing, psychiatry, and integrated care services on behalf of the Department. The incumbent serves as a principal liaison to health care and/or behavioral healthcare organizations providing support to the safety net system.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct a large group of closely related services or programs in the Behavioral Health Department
• Coordinate services with other County health agencies
• Provide professional consultation
• Oversee all system leaders who oversee crisis and acute, pharmacy, nursing, psychiatry, and integrated care services on behalf of the Department
• Serve as a principal liaison to health care and/or behavioral healthcare organizations providing support to the safety net system
• Support the safety net system

Requirements

• The equivalent of four years of post-residence experience which must have included at least two years of experience with teaching, supervisory, and administrative responsibility.
• Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California.
• The current vacancy is for a position with psychiatric specialty which requires successful completion of a four-year residency in psychiatry.

Qualifications

• In addition to the minimum qualifications and knowledge and skills listed below, ideal candidates for the current vacancy will have experience overseeing psychiatric services in a county setting, behavioral health organization, acute psychiatric facility, or integrated medical/behavioral health facility.
• Well-versed in the WIC, LPS, and other legislative matters related to county operations, as well as the provision and oversight of outpatient pharmacy, nursing, and general behavioral health (mental health and substance use) treatment requirements.
• Adequate understanding of, and experience with, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, services, and delivery.
• A solid effective leader who aligns the organization’s vision and values and manages work groups by inspiring and advising subordinates, facilitating goal accomplishment, and tracking and evaluating performance to ensure success.
• An acute understanding of, and experience with, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, services, and delivery.
• Able to think strategically, determine long-term goals, and identify the best approaches to achieve those goals.
• Able to be an innovative thinker who combines ideas in unique ways and can explore situations from multiple perspectives while quickly calculating risks and initiating action to achieve a recognized benefit.
• Able to demonstrate management acumen – operating effectively within the organization; effectively managing people, resources and risk.
• Able to have professional integrity – displaying and promoting high standards of ethical conduct and behaviors consistent with agency and governmental standards.
• Able to effectively present and receive information and concepts, in written and oral formats, as well as actively listen to ensure understanding.
• Able to consistently maintain effectiveness even when experiencing changes in work priorities and takes prompt action to accomplish objectives; champions policy/practice changes.
• Able to be eloquent and persuasive, able to inspire confidence and build support within and outside the organization.
• Able to use appropriate management methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; facilitating the completion of team goals.
• Able to be a self-directed problem-solver with high standards for quality and a strong commitment to public service.
• Able to be an approachable and politically astute leader with a style that quickly fosters trust, loyalty, respect, commitment and partnership.
• Able to be knowledgeable of the social determinants of health and health equity.

Skills

• Understanding of the social determinants of health and health equity.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Athletic insurance
• Employee discount program
• Child care resources
• Employee wellness program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Group auto/home insurance
• Health insurance
• Legal services
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Mental health services
• Pension plan
• Retirement plan
• Short-term disability insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• Work/life balance

Pay

$359,486.40 - $436,758.40 Annually

Schedule

Full Time Permanent Position