What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director, Behavioral Health position at The People Concern?
Role: Medical Director, Behavioral Health
Reports to: Deputy Chief, Clinical Services
Program: 1300- Integrated Care
Department: Mental Health
Location: Wellness Center - 345 S. San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Setting: Not 100% Onsite
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm
Status: Full-time/Exempt/Management
Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), etc.
Openings: 1
SUMMARY:
The position of Medical Director for The People Concern enables the agency to elevate the provision of not just psychiatry services, but mental health services across all programs. By having one person oversee this service entity, the agency is building capacity for the increase in hours with the development of new Department of Mental Health and Department of Health Services programs, as well as adding multiple components of service enrichment for clients as well as staff. A Medical Director has the capacity to meet with clients for direct (billable) services, offer regular case consultation, provide supervision to non-board certified psychiatrists, and offer training to staff regarding the intersection of health, mental health, and addiction medicine. In order to provide a competitive package for this position that is able to sustain itself using DMH contracted funds, I would like to propose the following:
- Direct service billing requirement of a minimum of 22 hours per week on DMH contracts
- Provide supervision to Non-Board Certified Residents
- Attend Downtown Mental Health Services Case Conference Weekly
- Provide consultation on challenging cases agency-wide
- Recruitment of new psychiatrists to fit agency demand
- Provide agency-wide trainings on health, mental health, and addiction medicine topics
Work Environment:
- Must be able to stand and walk for 6-8 hours
- Regularly required to stand, bend; occasionally lift or carry up to 35 lbs.
- On occasion walk or drive to different local sites
- Will necessitate working in busy and loud environments
- Will be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor
- May need to bend, stoop, twist, and sit throughout the day
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS OF ALL STAFF
- Act as a role model
- Demonstrate a sense of responsibility
- Continuously learn and improve
- Acknowledge your own areas of improvement
- Hear and provide honest, specific and direct feedback
- Create an environment where everyone is welcomed valued and respected
- Collaborate
Equal Opportunity Employer
The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job basedon job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.
About the People Concern
The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County's largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.
With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care - including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing - tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn.
The People Concern's model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities.
Benefits & Perks
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation Days
- Paid Sick Days
- Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
- TELUS Health
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More
- The People Concern University & Certificates
- Corporate Discounts
- Job Family Brooke
- Pay Type Salary
- Employment Indicator Not 100% in person by JD
- Min Hiring Rate $225,000.00
- Max Hiring Rate $250,000.00
- Travel Required Yes
- Required Education Doctorate
- Job Start Date Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Salary : $225,000 - $250,000
