Physician III

QUALIFIED BILINGUAL PERSONS WHO SPEAK ENGLISH AND ARE ALSO FLUENT IN SPANISH, CHINESE, VIETNAMESE, CAMBODIAN, LAOTIAN, KOREAN, MIEN, TAGALOG, AMHARIC, FARSI, DARI, TIGRIGNA, RUSSIAN, ROMANIAN OR SIGN LANGUAGE ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL BI WEEKLY COMPENSATION FOR PERSONS IN POSITIONS DESIGNATED BILINGUAL.  Qualified candidates may be tested to demonstrate language proficiency.

THE POSITIONS

The Alameda County Health Care Services Agency - Behavioral Health Care Services (BHCS) Department is currently seeking to fill several part-time and full-time Physician III positions with Board Certified, licensed psychiatrists. Under the administrative and clinical direction of the BHCS Primary Care Psychiatric Consultation Program (PCPCP), the psychiatric incumbents provide consultative, diagnostic and specialized services to primary care providers and behavioral healthcare specialists working in Alameda Health Consortium-affiliated primary care clinics. These newly established positions will assist with the implementation of a new program designed to facilitate the development of an integrated healthcare system, providing assistance to primary care clinics moving towards Patient Centered Medical Home Certification.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

This class is located in the Health Care Services Agency and may report to a Medical Director for clinical direction and to an Administrative Supervisor for general administrative direction. The incumbents provide specialized medical or psychiatric services to patients/clients, families and/or groups. The Physician III is distinguished from the Physician II class in that the latter provides general medical services. This class is further distinguished from the next higher class of Physician IV in that the latter class supervises a multidisciplinary team including professional, para-professional, and/or support staff.

EXISTING VACANCIES

We have existing part-time and full-time vacancies in our relatively new program - Psychiatric Consultation & Primary Care. We also have a part- time position in our Crisis Response Program.

For a detailed listing of the duties and essential competency requirements for this position, please see the complete job description for Physician III.

These are minimum professional requirements for the position of Physician III:

License:  Possession of a license to practice medicine in the State of California.

Child Psychiatric Option Specialty Designation:  Positions designated with a child psychiatric option require Board certification in child psychiatry or successful completion of a fellowship in child psychiatry. 

Psychiatric Option Specialty Designation:  Positions designated with a psychiatric option require successful completion of a four year residency in Psychiatry.

Completion of Criminal History Form:  A Conviction History Form (CHF) must be completed by ALL applicants for this position. DO NOT attach to your application. Return the form via mail or hand deliver to Human Resources Services Department, ATTN: Evaluation Unit, 1405 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA 94612. The form must be received within three (3) business days from the date you apply, otherwise the application will not be processed. Click here to access the CHF. 

Special Requirements:

1. In compliance with the Administrative Simplification provision of the Health Insurance and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), employees in this classification are required to possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number prior to their first day on the job.
2. In compliance with Medicare regulations, employees in this classification are required to complete the "Medicare Enrollment Process for Physicians and Non-Physician Practitioners" through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, prior to their first day on the job. Active enrollment in Medicare is a condition of employment. Failure to attain or maintain active enrollment will result in termination.

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:

• Current developments, trends, and research in the medicine/psychiatry field
• Principles and practices of a specialized medical/psychiatric area
• Principles, practices and techniques of medicine and its application 
• Pharmacology/psychopharmacology including law regarding informed consent, dosage ranges, drug incompatibilities, and side effects
• Medical/Psychiatric diagnosis and treatment
• Principals, practices and techniques of clinical supervision
• Documentation requirements
• HIPPA regulations
• Medical ethics as they relate to patient/client care

Ability to:

• Develop and monitor appropriate treatment plans
• Diagnose and treat patients/clients
• Assist in the planning and coordination of medical specialty services
• Clinically supervise licensed and professional staff
• Serve on multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain medical records and prepare reports
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients/clients, families, staff and others

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being.  These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Welfare Benefits

• Medical – HMO & PPO Insurance
• Dental – PPO & DHMO Insurance  
• Vision
• Basic Life Insurance 
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage) 
• County Allowance
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan – (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan

For your Work/Life Balance

• 11 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Management Paid Leave**
• Group Auto/Home
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1^st United Services Credit Union 

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement.  This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

**Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.

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