Behavioral Health Medical Director

Guiding Mental Wellness, Leading Positive Change: Join the County of Sonoma as the next Behavioral Health Medical Director.

Starting salary up to $331,434/annually,
and a comprehensive benefits package, PLUS a $25,000 Signing Bonus*

The Department of Health Services is currently offering a $25,000 signing bonus paid over three installments during the first two years of service.

Other incentives which may be offered, if applicable, include:

• Advanced paid vacation and/or sick leave (up to 24 hours per leave type) 
• Relocation reimbursement up to $10,000

The Behavioral Health Medical Director Position
As the Behavioral Health Medical Director, you will play a key role in determining the strategic direction of the Behavioral Health Division, including the type and quality of clinical services, service philosophy, system design, and financial planning. You will provide leadership in the Division’s primary care and behavioral health integration initiatives by directing, planning, organizing, and managing the medical services component of the Division. Further, you will be responsible for hiring and supervising psychiatric providers and overseeing the compliance of behavioral health medical providers and services with applicable community standards of care, state and federal laws, and other regulatory requirements.

The Medical Director is expected to work Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm, with the possibility of some after-hours phone consultation. Additionally, the Medical Director spends some portion of most weeks in the Crisis Stabilization Unit supporting the staff and psychiatrists there, as well as in the adult and youth medication support programs. 

 As the ideal candidate for this position, you will bring:

• Significant experience and understanding of working in a community-based setting with youth and families; transitional aged youth, adults, and older adults; and a culturally diverse population with serious to severe mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of trauma-informed care and mental health recovery
• Demonstrated experience as a leader and administrator, including managing personnel/performance issues, hiring staff, and creating organizational procedures and workflows
• Previous experience working with community partners, advocacy groups, community-based non-profit organizations, and/or health plan organizations
• Skill in the use of electronic health records (EHR) and ability to help support the medical staff with the proper use of EHR
• A collaborative work style, excellent listening skills, and the ability to effectively and positively communicate with staff at all levels, clients, and families
• Flexibility and willingness to quickly shift focus to attend to critical needs, such as consulting with staff who have a client in crisis or have an urgent need for a medication refill
• A passion for working with individuals with serious to severe mental illness, and a belief that they are the experts in their treatment and can recover
• Competency in effectively utilizing leadership skills using a strengths-based style to address difficult employee issues 
• Dual board certification in adult and child psychiatry and/or experience with forensic psychiatry
• Completed coursework/continuing education in Addiction Medicine
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly desired, but not required

*Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit, www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply Now!