Associate Medical Director-Exempt - Detention Services

The Position

Why Join Contra Costa County?

Contra Costa Health is looking for an Associate Medical Director who will assist the Medical Director in planning, organizing, directing and providing senior executive leadership at Detention Health. The Associate Medical Director will assist in recommending, developing, implementing and evaluating goals, objectives, policies and procedures. The Associate Medical Director will also provide patient-centered quality medical services to our diverse patient population. We have four adult and juvenile County jail facilities with a multidisciplinary team.

Detention Health is an integral part of Contra Costa Health which also includes a hospital, 11 Ambulatory Centers, Contra Costa Health Plan, Public Health and Behavioral Health just to name a few Divisions. You will be able to focus on providing full spectrum primary care and education to our vulnerable and clinically complex patients in a challenging environment and experience positive work-life balance. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a difference in our community.

Contra Costa County is in the San Francisco Bay Area where you can enjoy the fun and exciting activities in Northern CA. Contra Costa County is a friendly community with modern neighborhoods, excellent schools, golf courses, scenic parks and hiking/biking trails. We are also close to Napa Valley, Lake Tahoe and Yosemite.

We offer competitive benefits, including paid time off and holiday schedule, paid insurance, license and DEA renewal, paid CME, pension, deferred compensation, and medical, dental, vision and malpractice insurance plans.

• 40-hour work week; flexible scheduling with 8 and 10-hour shifts available
• Weekend shift rotations are available
• Coverage Type: Scheduled clinic hours plus optional call opportunities; telehealth

We are looking for someone who is:

• A leader/developer/mentor
• Proactive and a strategic planner
• An excellent communicator/collaborator
• A change champion who is a visionary and creative thinker
• Able to thrive in an ever-changing environment
• Is a critical thinker who can problem solve and remain professional under stress

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Working closely with the senior executive leadership team of Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS)
• Coordinating and facilitates the integration of services throughout the system of care
• Participating in the management of division and inter-division issues
• Assisting in developing standards of care for assigned program area
• Developing strategies to expand provider networks
• Recommending, developing, implementing, and evaluating goals, objectives, policies and procedures related to assigned program
• Ensuring assigned program meets the overall goals in the areas of quality and safety, patient experience, staff experience, and financial stewardship
• Providing surveillance and planning for improvement of medical care or medical teaching
• Acting as liaison between Administration and other physicians
• Consulting with Nursing Administration regarding patient care
• Monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the quality and appropriateness of assigned program
• Supervising medical, professional, technical, and support staff; full supervision includes responsibility for selection, performance evaluation, and corrective action
• Reviewing and evaluating administrative and patient care policies and procedures
• Participating in in-service training programs
• Providing expert consultation and information to administration regarding assigned program’s ability to meet the psychosocial, medical, and physical needs of patients and their families
• Training and supervising residents

• Orienting consulting physicians in protocols and procedures
• Acting for the Director in the latter’s absence within area of program responsibility

• Performing related duties as assigned
• Standing ready to immediately report to work or respond to inquiries off hours if called, as directed by the Health Services Director/Designee

To read the complete job description, please visit the website: www.cccounty.us/hr

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Possession of a valid physician license issued by the Medical Board of California, and a Board Certification in the specialty applicable for the assignment.

Unrestricted current medical license, certification or registration in CA with DEA licensure.

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Emergency Medicine or Correctional Medicine.

Experience: Three (3) years of full-time experience, or its equivalent, in the practice of medicine. One (1) year in a responsible administrative capacity applicable for the assignment is desirable.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in Pain Management, Palliative Care, Addiction Medicine, Geriatrics, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), Hospital Medicine.

Selection Process

DO NOT APPLY ON GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM. Please send your cover letter and resume directly to Arlene Trimble, Asst. IT Director, Project Management at Arlene.Trimble@cchealth.org

This is an exempt recruitment, which means candidates are not guaranteed an interview. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview.

For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1-855-524-5627.
CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. 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.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military o r veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 12/21/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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• Contra Costa County Human Resources Department

• 925-655-2100

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