Behavioral Health Medical Director
$23,633 - $28,723/Monthly
Starting salary up to $344,687/annually,
and a comprehensive benefits package, PLUS a $25,000 Signing Bonus!
The Behavioral Health Medical Director, for one of Sonoma County's largest departments, 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. The new director will be at the forefront of quality clinical care and will implement expanded services with a new Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS), which creates a continuum of care.
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.
Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. This recruitment is open continuously and may close at any time without notice. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply Now!
