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Job Description
Solano County is hiring for Mental Health Medical Director!
Please apply now for immediate consideration.
The Mental Health Medical Director provides psychiatric, medical, and administrative oversight to the Behavioral Health Division which includes Mental Health and Substance Use services.
Duties will include direct supervision of psychiatrists, mid-level practitioners, nurses and other staff as assigned as well as program development and practice improvement. Oversight of medication supplies, supply ordering and liaising with local Pharmacies may be required as well. This position will provide quality assurance oversight incompliance with federal and state law, as well as community standards of practice, and represent the Division in psychiatrically related matters, including managed care issues with hospitals, utilization management, scheduling structure for psychiatric staff, urgent appointment response systems, and overall policy and protocol to ensure that patients are being served timely and with the appropriate level of service.
This position will see clients or provide medication prescription renewals based on reasonable medical risk management practice. This position will work with the Behavioral Health Director or designee or recruit and retain physicians, mid-level practitioners and other staff as needed. The position will also provide overall education and cross-training on topics related to mental health, addiction, and integrated physical health best practices in coordination with other Divisions, stakeholders, community groups and advocacy organizations to improve engagement and treatment outcomes.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE POSITION
View the recruitment brochure HERE
HOW TO APPLY
Submit cover letter and resume to:
Craig Southerland
(619) 393-9508
csoutherland@publicservicesearch.com
QUESTIONS?
Contact Craig Southerland, Public Service Search at
csoutherland@publicservicesearch.com or (619) 393-9508
We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Solano County
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Commitment to Service: Our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play.
We serve the public in many different ways, including:
- Providing primary medical, dental, alcohol, drug and mental health services to residents, including the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved
- Providing law enforcement services in the unincorporated area of the county
- Protecting the community from public health threats such as communicable diseases
- Coordinating countywide responses to domestic violence and terrorism or other emergencies
- Managing the criminal justice process after arrest (jail, prosecution, probation)
- Supporting other local governments through efficient property tax collection as mandated by the State, County and local jurisdictions; and,
- Administering and enforcing Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, and land use planning
Our employees: Our diverse workforce is committed to fulfilling this mission and does so by exemplifying our IDEAL Core Values, engaging in our day-to-day work of serving the public with Integrity, Dignity, Excellence, Accountability, and Leadership.
Culture of Learning and Development: Solano County is committed to investing “In and For the Future” by providing training resources to encourage employee professional development and growth within our organization. While employed with Solano County, employees have the opportunity to pursue their career goals, interests, and develop the competencies on the Solano County Leadership Development Model by participating in the following programs:
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Annual Education Fair
- County Mentoring Program
- Leadership Academy
- Supervisory Trainings
- Skill Development Trainings
- Self-paced learning opportunities
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Our Community: Solano County is the ideal place to live, learn, work and play… The America's Promise Alliance has named Solano County as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People for six straight years—the only California community with that distinction.
- Live - Solano County as well as cities within the County have ranked in the top 15 hottest markets across the country and within the Bay Area due to prime location and affordability.
- Learn – Higher education abounds! Within the County, education choices include: Solano Community College, CSU Maritime Academy, Brandman University, and Touro University. Bordering our County is the renowned University of California Davis.
- Work – The blend of agriculture, corporate business and pleasant lifestyle enhance the attraction of Solano County. Blessed with a thriving agricultural economy, the county is also home to biotechnology and other growth industries.
- Play - Situated midway between San Francisco and Sacramento—the State capitol, Solano County is home to rolling hillsides, waterfronts and fertile farmland. County residents can enjoy day trips to the San Francisco Bay area, Lake Tahoe region and the Napa and Sonoma Valleys.
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