What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Medical Director (M&C) position at Humboldt County, CA?
Salary : $279,323.20 - $358,446.40 Annually
Location : Eureka, CA
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 24-00003
Department : Department of Health and Human Services
Division : 424 - Mental Health
Opening Date : 01 / 22 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
DEFINITION
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH MEDICAL DIRECTOR (M&C)
Department of Health & Human Services
Are you interested in making a difference? If so, please consider joining our dedicated team at the Department of Health & Human Services! This position has significant responsibility over in-patient and out-patient Mental Health and SUD programs. There is a strong need to be able to partner and build effective working relationships with other providers, stakeholders, system partners, community and staff. The Behavioral Health Branch in Humboldt County is part of an integrated model under the Department of Health and Human Services. There is significant work being done towards culture change, and the cultivation of a work environment that is diverse, inclusive and equitable.
What You'll Do :
- This position is responsible for a variety of duties, including;
- Oversee medical and psychiatric components of Behavioral Health programs and services including SUD.
- Acts as Medical Director for the County's Psychiatric Health Facility.
- Provides clinical and administrative supervision over the work of County medical, psychiatric, clinical staff assigned, and contracted medical providers as well as midlevel practitioners or as preceptor as needed.
- Develops and conducts training for in-patient and out-patient behavioral health staff, nurses, doctors and community partners.
- Partners with local medical providers and organizations on shared clients, and to address program, community or system issues.
Where You'll Do It :
This position is located in Eureka, California.
A typical work schedule for this position is M-F 8-5.
This is a continuous recruitment and Human Resources reserves the right to close this recruitment at any time.
DEFINITION Under administrative direction, oversees, manages, and directs the planning and execution of the medical and psychiatric components of programs and services in the Behavioral Health Branch within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS); serves as the County's designated Chief Psychiatrist; develops medical and psychiatric protocols and standards of care for all behavioral health services including Substance Use Disorder (SUD) programs and services, and the County's inpatient Psychiatric Hospital Facility , and out-patient facilities including the crisis stabilization unit; and performs related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives administrative direction from the Behavioral Health Branch Director. Exercises clinical and / or direct supervision over medical and clinical staff, and administrative staff, either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS This is a management classification responsible for managing and directing the County's behavioral health medical and psychiatric programs and services, including clinical and administrative oversight of medical, psychiatric, clinical and administrative staff. Incumbents are responsible for performing diverse, specialized and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibilities, which include developing and implementing behavioral health medical and psychiatric policies, procedures, protocols and standards and evaluating their effectiveness in meeting the needs of the community. Incumbents serve as a professional-level resource for organizational, managerial, and operational analyses and studies. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within broad guidelines and professional regulations. This class is distinguished from the Behavioral Health Branch Director, in that the latter has overall management and administrative responsibility for all branch services and operations, and for interpreting public policy as it relates to the Department's policies and practices.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignment of different positions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and ability required.
Knowledge of :
Ability to :
Education and Experience :
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be :
Equivalent to graduation from an American Medical Association certified school of medicine or osteopathy in good standing, and successful completion of an approved psychiatric or neuropsychiatric residency
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience administering, supervising or providing direct medical and psychiatric care in a behavioral health setting, (2) years of which should be in a management capacity, preferably in a public agency.
Licenses and Certifications :
WORKING CONDITIONS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EMPLOYEE PERKS
For information about County benefits, visit our benefits webpage :
For details about employee perks, see our Employee Perks flyer :
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long does it take to fill out the application?
Can I change my application after submitting it?
How long until I hear back from you?
How can I check for updates on my application?
Will I be informed if I am not selected for an interview?
The County of Humboldt's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Research indicates that individuals in protected classes can be less likely to submit a job application. The County of Humboldt is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where our employees are free to bring their full selves to work each day in an environment that allows them to reach their full potential. The County Board of Supervisors has made organizational commitments to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the County is working to ensure that these commitments are reflected in all we do. The County recognizes that certain populations (BIPOC, Disabled Persons, Veterans, LGBTQIA community members, etc.) face systemic and structural challenges which may inhibit their ability to satisfy every requirement of the position. In recognition of these structural and systemic factors, the Human Resources Department understands that experience can be gained in many ways - oftentimes, outside of formal institutions - and strives to take a holistic approach to in assessing an applicant's qualifications for a position.
If you're excited about this role but your past work experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
A complete, original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for. Applications must be submitted online through the County's automated application system at no later than the final filing date listed on the job flyer. All applications are screened by both Human Resources staff and may be screened by additional subject matter experts. The most qualified candidates may then be invited for further testing.
It is important that your application shows all the relevant experience and education you possess. Human Resources staff does not consider or review resumes or attachments.
Please read the job requirements section of the announcement. Be sure you meet these requirements since they will be carefully evaluated during the selection process. Your performance in any employment examinations will be compared with the performance of others who take the tests. All candidates who pass will be ranked according to their scores. The examination results will be emailed to you as quickly as possible.
CalPERS RETIREMENT PROGRAM
Employees fall into one of the following tiers based on the date you first start working for the County or any other employer that uses CalPERS for retirement.
If this is your first job with a CalPERS employer, you'd be in Tier III.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
The County runs its hiring on a set of rules to ensure that it is fair. Hiring and promotion are based on performance and having the best qualifications for the job. "Examination" doesn't always mean taking a test, sometimes it just means how we compare your application to others who have applied, and an "oral examination" means a scored and structured interview.
POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION
The County of Humboldt does not discriminate based on mental or physical disability in the admission or access to, treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. The Human Resources Department is located in the Humboldt County Courthouse, which has an accessible entrance on 4th Street. Accessible parking is available adjacent to the 4th Street entrance and on the 4th Street side of the K Street lot. Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities or religious convictions. Contact the Human Resources Department at (707) 476-2349 well in advance of the examination to request an accommodation.
The County is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religion or religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, military service, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws or ordinances.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION
A pre-employment medical examination provided by the County may be required upon offer of employment.
OTHER EXAMINATIONS
Some positions also require psychological evaluation and / or extensive background investigation.
LICENSES
Some classifications require possession of valid professional and / or technical licenses. Some classifications may require the possession of a valid California driver's license.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
Persons appointed to regular County positions serve a probationary period. This is normally six (6) months but could be up to one (1) year. All designated safety employees serve a one-year probationary period.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY
It is the County's intention to hire only those workers who are authorized to work in the United States, pursuant to the Immigration Act of 1990. If you are offered employment, you will be required to verify your eligibility to work in the United States. For law enforcement positions you will be required to verify your U.S. citizenship or legalized status.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS
All County of Humboldt employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. THE COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS TO THE EXAMINATION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY MERIT SYSTEM RULES.
Please Note : Extra Help positions are non-benefitted but may be eligible to purchase health insurance upon meeting the hours worked requirement under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
RETIREMENT
The County of Humboldt participates in the CalPERS retirement system, with both the County and the employee making contributions toward the employee's retirement.
CalPERS Retirement Program : Employees fall into one of the following tiers based on the date you first start working for the County or any other employer that uses CalPERS for retirement.
If this is your first job with a CalPERS employer, you'd be in Tier III.
COMPREHESIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE
Our generous benefits package includes :
Medical : Multiple plan options available through CalPERS
Dental : Full premium coverage for employees and all dependents
Life Insurance
Optional Benefits
Employees may elect to purchase additional coverage including :
VACATION
1 - 3 completed years of service = 12 days (192-hour cap)
4 - 10 completed years of service = 15 days (240-hour cap)
11 - 15 completed years of service = 20 days (320-hour cap)
16 - 20 completed years of service = 25 days (400-hour cap)
21 completed years of service = 30 days (480-hour cap)
HOLIDAYS
Employees earn 15 paid holidays per year (specific dates as defined in their specific Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)), including 2 personal holidays.
SICK LEAVE
Employees earn 12 sick days per year with an unlimited cap on sick day accumulation.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
10 days of administrative leave per fiscal year.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
The County is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.
INCENTIVE PAY
County employees may be eligible for additional incentive pay, such as on-call pay, shift differential pay, locked facility pay, or annual uniform allowance, as defined in their specific MOU.
This position requires driving on behalf of the County of Humboldt. Do you possess a current and valid U.S. driver's license?
This position requires a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California and certification as a Psychiatrist issued by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry. Do you meet this requirement?
If answered yes to question 2, please indicate your license number(s) :
This position requires successful completion of an approved psychiatric or neuropsychiatric residency; please explain how you meet this requirement :
What experience do you have administering, supervising, or providing direct medical and psychiatric care in a behavioral health setting?
What experience do you have that qualifies you for the position of Medical Director over in-patient, out-patient, and SUD services?
What experience do you have with trauma informed care and addressing racial and cultural equity within your practice and an organization?
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Salary : $279,323 - $358,446
