Deputy Medical Director of Adult/Older Adult Services (2243) - Department of Public Health (DPH)-168261
About The Position
The San Francisco Department of Public Health’s Behavioral Health Services division provides mental health and substance use services to children, youth, families, adults, and older adults through community clinics and community-based providers. Its services include prevention and early intervention, outpatient and intensive treatment, crisis response, psychiatric care, residential programs, and recovery support, with a focus on access, coordination, quality, equity, and cultural responsiveness. The Deputy Medical Director of Adult and Older Adult Services provides medical leadership, clinical vision, and strategic direction for the Adult and Older Adult System of Care. The position reports to the BHS Chief Medical Officer. It includes some clinical work, while administrative and managerial duties make up most of the role. The position is onsite and involves working in person across SFDPH settings. The role provides oversight of medical and psychiatric services, supervises medical leaders and staff, and develops compliant policies and procedures. It partners with the Adult and Older Adult Director to develop and assess clinical programs, collaborates with departmental and City leaders and community partners, and provides expertise in complex and high-risk cases. The position maintains clinical practice with safety-net populations, including conservatorship evaluations, and leads or participates in quality, safety, credentialing, and continuing education activities. Health equity goals are to be incorporated into clinical initiatives and service planning and delivery.
Requirements
- Successful completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited residency program in a psychiatric medical specialty area; board eligibility is accepted.
- Five years of post-residency experience practicing as a psychiatrist. Valid board certification in a psychiatric medical specialty may substitute for two years of the required experience.
- Possession of a valid license to practice medicine issued by the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California. Applicants with an out-of-state U.S. medical license may apply but must obtain a California license before appointment or hire.
- Leadership that combines a clear vision with effective day-to-day execution.
- Clear communication and presentation skills.
- Collaborative, adaptable management style that builds strong teams and prioritizes shared success.
- Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in leadership, hiring, and service delivery.
- Approachable and respectful presence with staff, partners, and the community.
- Creative problem-solving and ability to move work forward.
- Experience using performance measures and data to drive clinical excellence and guide program planning and evaluation.
- Systems thinking and strong organizational skills to prioritize and deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
- Knowledge of systems improvement methods and experience implementing strategies to improve healthcare delivery.
- Success working within a matrix management structure.
Nice To Haves
- One year supervising psychiatric staff.
- Board certification in psychiatry.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative, operational, clinical, and regulatory oversight of medical and psychiatric services in the Adult and Older Adult System of Care.
- Supervise Adult and Older Adult Medical Directors, the Director of the Integrated Health Homes, and other medical staff as needed.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Partner with the Adult and Older Adult Director to develop, evaluate, and scale clinical programs based on client needs, regulatory changes, and evidence-based interventions.
- Collaborate with Behavioral Health Services, SFDPH, the San Francisco Health Network, City leaders, community members, and local, state, and federal agencies.
- Serve as a leader, subject matter expert, and consultant in complex and high-risk cases, and participate actively in BHS safety planning and risk management.
- Maintain clinical practice with safety-net populations, including conducting conservatorship evaluations.
- Lead and participate in Deputy CMO and Medical Director meetings.
- Lead and participate in quality improvement, quality assurance, peer review, audit, continuing medical education, and provider credentialing activities.
- Center DPH and BHS health equity goals in clinical initiatives and in the planning, development, and implementation of clinical services.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
