Job Title: Medical Director Behavioral Health
Location: Kings County, California
Position Type: Contract
Job Summary:
Kings County Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced Medical Director to oversee psychiatric, medication management, and substance use disorder (SUD) services under the Mental Health Plan (MHP) and Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS).
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee psychiatric and medication services and provide clinical leadership.
- Supervise and guide psychiatrists and medication support teams.
- Develop clinical policies, procedures, and medication guidelines.
- Conduct medication chart reviews and lead monthly Medication Monitoring Committee meetings.
- Provide clinical consultation, patient evaluations, and care coordination.
- Monitor quality assurance, prescribing practices, and regulatory compliance.
- Conduct at least four medical staff training sessions per fiscal year.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers, hospitals, pharmacies, and County agencies.
Requirements:
- Active medical license and required professional credentials.
- Must meet Medicare and Medi-Cal provider enrollment requirements.
- Must not be excluded from State or Federal Medicare or Medicaid programs.
- Must hold or obtain DMC certification and required ASAM training within 90 days, if applicable.
- Minimum five hours of addiction medicine-related CME annually.
- Must maintain required professional licenses, certifications, and insurance coverage.
