Job Category
Work Schedule
Full-time
Employer
County of Yolo
Job Open until Filled
Phone
(541) 664-0376
Medical Director of Psychiatry
Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA)
County of Yolo, California
Annual Salary: $296,400 - $360,298 DOE/DOQ
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The Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is seeking a Medical Director of Psychiatry to supervise essential mental health providers for the community. This caring, passionate leader will perform integral leadership duties that have a direct impact on the most vulnerable members of the community they serve. The desired candidate will view this position as an exciting opportunity to improve accessibility to mental health services — affecting lives for the better and creating a positive outcome for families. The Medical Director of Psychiatry will collaborate closely with the executive leadership of Yolo County’s Health and Human Services Agency, following the Behavioral Health (BH) System of Care. This position will report to the County Mental Health Director and will oversee approximately 10 full- and part-time employees of the County. In addition, the Medical Director of Psychiatry supports prescribers including nurse practitioners and psychiatrists.  If you are motivated to live your vision and values as a leader in mental health, apply today!
  THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate for Medical Director of Psychiatry is a highly detailed professional with prior knowledge of county mental health systems. The next Medical Director should be a confident decision-maker who will be excited and motivated to lead the medical community. Successful candidates will bring a combination of visionary thinking and administrative oversight. A highly desirable candidate for this position will be dually experienced in both Psychiatry and Alcohol & Drug Addiction Services. The Medical Director of Psychiatry should have a strong understanding of treating vulnerable populations, as well as a passion for improving access to these vital services. They should also take a deeply empathetic approach to the intersection of mental health and addiction care.