Associate Medical Director-Exempt - Detention Services

Contra Costa County, CA
Contra Costa County, California United States  View Map
Posted: Oct 25, 2024
  • Salary: $287,552.40 - $349,521.72 Annually USD
  • Administration and Management
  • Public Health
  • Public Safety
  • Job Description

    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: 11/21/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Contra Costa County Human Resources Department
    • Contra Costa County Human Resources Department

    The County of Contra Costa, California was incorporated in 1850 as one of the original 27 counties of the State of California, with the City of Martinez as the County Seat. 

    Contra Costa County is home to more than one million residents. Comprised of 19 cities and many established communities in the unincorporated area, it is the ninth most populous county in the state.

    The most notable landmark in the county is Mount Diablo, rising 3,849 feet at the northern end of the Diablo Range. It is the centerpiece of Mt. Diablo State Park, one of many recreation areas residents and visitors can enjoy. The East Bay Regional Park District is comprised of more than 100,000 acres within 65 parks, including more than 1,200 miles of trails.

    Our Mission: Contra Costa County is dedicated to providing public services which improve the quality of life of our residents and the economic viability of our businesses.

    Our Vision: Contra Costa County is recognized as a world-class service organization where innovation and partnerships merge to enable our residents to enjoy a safe, healthy and prosperous life.

    Our Values: Contra Costa County serves people, businesses and communities. Our organization and each one of our employees value:

    • Clients and communities
    • Accountability
    • Partnerships
    • Fiscal prudence
    • Quality Services
    • Organizational excellence

     

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