Conditional employment offers are based on successful
completion of any preappointment background investigation, drug testing, and
medical/psychological evaluation.
ABOUT THE POSITION: San
Luis Obispo County is looking for a highly motivated, experienced Psychiatric
Medical Director to plan, manage and direct the operations and activities of
the Medical - Psychiatric programs and services in the county Behavioral Health
Department. Under the umbrella of the
county Health Agency, this position will report to the Behavioral Health
Administrator. The qualified candidate
will have excellent clinical, organizational, leadership and communication
skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within the department, with
other agencies and with the community.
The Mental Health Medical Director is part of the departmental
management team establishing standards, direction and vision for psychiatric
services within the county. This
position oversees the efficient and effective delivery of psychiatric health
services in various outpatient programs and supervises approximately a total of
eleven staff and contract psychiatrists.
This position also oversees operations of the county's 16 bed inpatient
Psychiatric Health Facility which will include periodic clinical coverage
(including weekends and holidays) on a rotating basis with other Staff and
Contract Psychiatrists.
The Mental Health Medical Director has independent responsibility for
professional practices, psychiatric diagnostic and therapeutic services, and
the implementation of medical-psychiatric functions within the Community Mental
Health Services; and does other related work as required.
TYPICAL TASKS: Coordinates and supervises
psychiatrist staff and practices; schedules essential psychiatrist coverage for
the mental health program; conducts psychiatric examinations, makes diagnoses
and prescribes therapy; conducts individual and group therapy; consults and
cooperates with other professional individuals and agencies; dictates
psychiatric records and reports; does educational work in promoting mental
health in the community; participates in professional development activities;
provides leadership in quality assurance and review activities; provides
psychiatric input to program management.
THE REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of:
General medicine and psychiatry; health program organization and
administration; skill in the evaluation and treatment of mental illness;
community needs and resources in the field of mental health. Ability to:
Supervise professional staff; establish and maintain effective relationships
with patients, other professionals in the field, interested organizations, and
the general public; develop effective systems for the delivery and review of
psychiatric services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession
of a valid California
license to practice medicine. In addition, one year of administrative
experience in a medical program; AND Either A: Possession of a valid
Certificate of Psychiatry, issued by the American Board of Psychology and
Neurology or eligibility for examination for such certificate as evidenced by a
written statement by the Secretary of that Board; OR B:
Completion of an approved residence program in psychiatry.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES: A
valid driver’s license may be required at the time of application. When a driver’s license is a condition of
employment, a valid CALIFORNIA
driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained
throughout employment.
OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Applicants must be willing to participate in cultural
competency training as specified in California Code of Regulations Title IX,
Article 4, Paragraph 1810.410.4. Applicants must meet Title 42 of the Code of
Federal Regulations, Section 438.608 regarding Federal payment for services
provided by individuals who are listed as debarred, excluded or otherwise
ineligible for participation in Federal health care programs.
IN ADDITION: This class specification generally describes
the duties and responsibilities characteristic of the position(s) within this
class. Duties of a particular position within a multi-position class may vary
from the duties of other positions within the class. Accordingly, the essential
functions of a particular position (whether it be a multi-position class or a
single-position class) will be identified and used by medical examiners and
hiring authorities in the selection process. If you have questions regarding
the duties or the working conditions of the position, please contact the Human
Resources Department.
NOTIFICATION: Applicants will be notified
6-8 weeks after the final filing deadline. However, some recruitments may take
less or more time depending on the type of exam and number of applicants. Notifications will be posted on-line on the
Applicant Status Board for each phase of the recruitment process and will be
sent by US
mail and/or email. Therefore, notify the
Human Resources Department of any mailing or email address changes for all
applications submitted.
SELECTION PROCESS: Applications that meet the minimum
qualifications set forth in this examination announcement will be submitted to
a Screening board to select a limited number of the most qualified candidates
to appear before the Oral Interview Board.
The Screening Board's selection will be based upon those applications
meeting the minimum qualifications which, in addition demonstrate the greatest
breadth and depth of job-related training, experience and education and which
indicate the possession of knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform
the typical tasks of the job. Therefore,
Applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their
application materials for proper evaluation.
The Oral Interview will be weighted 100% towards the candidate's final
ranking with a minimum score of 70 to pass the exam. In the event that an insufficient number of
eligible candidates meet the minimum qualifications, the Oral Interview Board
may be waived and the candidates rank may then be weighted 100% on application
screening scores. The hiring department will be provided a list of the top nine
ranks of eligible candidates and one additional rank for each vacancy. The
hiring department may hire any of the candidates certified to the
department. Veterans and disabled veterans preference points will be
assigned when applicable. Please note: any part of this selection process may
be waived or changed as deemed appropriate by the Human Resources Department at
any point during the recruitment. Eligible lists may be used to fill regular,
limited term or temporary positions. New employees are required to complete an
INS Employment Eligibility Verification form to certify citizenship or legal
residency and authorization to work. Essential functions of a job for purposes
of the Americans with Disabilities Act will be determined prior to the filling
of each vacant position. Any part of the selection process is subject to
change. A reasonable effort will be made
to accommodate the needs of the disabled and the religious needs of an
applicant. If you require special arrangements to participate in the
recruitment process, you must inform the County Human Resources Department in
writing of the type and extent of accommodation no later than the final
filing deadline.
AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
