Solano County Behavioral Health is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Our services aim to empower all community members throughout their journey towards wellness and recovery. It is also of equal importance for us to improve access to quality care for underserved and under-represented ethnic and minority populations who have been historically marginalized by health care systems. We are seeking qualified staff who possess valuable life experiences and expertise to ensure our workforce is culturally and linguistically responsive and leverages diversity to foster innovation and positive outcomes for the people we serve.
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 contracted 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.
In the absence of subordinates 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 to 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.
Education/Training:
Medical Doctor degree from an accredited college or university with completion of a residency in Psychiatry.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid Physicians and Surgeons License issued by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance and written evidence of successful completion of a psychiatry residency.
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid class C California drivers license may be required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Independent travel will be required.
Selectees for employment must as a condition of employment sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224 hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through the NeoGov system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts certificates licenses DD-214 ADA Accommodation Request etc.) must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your applications employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions do not write see resume as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.
Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at business hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA
Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
A Medical Doctor degree from an accredited college or university with completion of a residency in Psychiatry is required for this position. All applicants are encouraged to submit either a copy of theircollege diploma(verifying the degree date earned and area of specialization) ortranscripts(official or unofficial which verify the institution student name date and degree conferred)by the application submittal deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcriptsby the application submittal deadline will bedisqualified from the recruitment.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online candidates may submit documents by fax to or by email to Be sure to include the recruitment title (Mental Health Medical Director) and the recruitment number (25-337160-02) in your email or fax.
Americans with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service job related merit and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:Qualified individuals with a disability who are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the Selection Process) must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
Required Experience:
Director