Physician V

County of Alameda•Oakland, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a new assembled examination for the Physician V position. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. Qualified bilingual persons who speak English and are also fluent in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, Korean, Mien, Tagalog, Amharic, Farsi, Dari, Tigrigna, Russian, Romanian or Sign Languages are especially encouraged to apply, as there is additional biweekly compensation for designated bilingual positions. Qualified candidates may be tested to demonstrate language proficiency. Alameda County, located on the east side of San Francisco Bay, is California's seventh-largest county, employing 9,700 full-time employees with an annual budget of $3.4 billion. Oakland is the County seat. The County provides a full range of services to its citizens and is a blend of culturally and ethnically diverse communities, offering extensive cultural resources, recreational opportunities, and fine colleges and universities. Alameda County Health is the local government agency that promotes and protects the health and well-being of all who live, work, learn, and play in Alameda County. They coordinate services and cultivate partnerships to ensure access to healthcare, organize and deliver services to people with Medi-Cal and without insurance, support resilient communities, and improve health for all, focusing on health equity by developing programs and systemic solutions that reduce disparities. The Behavioral Health Department, as part of Alameda County Health, supports people with Medi-Cal and without insurance living with serious mental illness and substance use conditions. They provide services through a network of contracted providers and administer State resources and training for behavioral health professionals. They advocate for patients and families and are outpatient specialists for mental health services for older adults and youth, substance use providers, treatment program specialists, advocates for quality improvement and patients’ rights, and psychiatric and integrated health care providers.

Requirements

Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California.
Possession of an NPI number prior to the first day on the job.
Completion of the 'Medicare Enrollment Process for Physicians and Non-Physician Practitioners' through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) prior to the first day on the job.
Active enrollment in Medicare is a condition of employment.
Successful enrollment in Provider Application and Validation for Enrollment (PAVE) web portal prior to commencing employment for those rendering direct specialty mental health services.
Equivalent of two years in the class of Physician IV in the Alameda County Classified service OR equivalent of four years of post-residence experience which must have included at least two years of experience with teaching, supervisory, and administrative responsibility.
If appointed to a Public Health Director position, possession of an MPH from an accredited college or university.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a four-year residency in psychiatry (for the current vacancy).
Experience overseeing psychiatric services in a county setting, behavioral health organization, acute psychiatric facility, or integrated medical/behavioral health facility.
Well-versed in WIC, LPS, and other legislative matters related to county operations.
Knowledge of provision and oversight of outpatient pharmacy, nursing, and general behavioral health (mental health and substance use) treatment requirements.
Acute understanding of, and experience with, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, services, and delivery.
Solid effective leader who aligns the organization’s vision and values and manages work groups by inspiring and advising subordinates, facilitating goal accomplishment, and tracking and evaluating performance to ensure success.
Strategic thinker, able to determine long-term goals and identify the best approaches to achieve those goals.
Innovative thinker who combines ideas in unique ways and can explore situations from multiple perspectives while quickly calculating risks and initiating action to achieve a recognized benefit.
Management acumen – operating effectively within the organization; effectively managing people, resources and risk.
Professional integrity – displaying and promoting high standards of ethical conduct and behaviors consistent with agency and governmental standards.
Ability to effectively present and receive information and concepts, in written and oral formats, as well as actively listen to ensure understanding.
Ability to consistently maintain effectiveness even when experiencing changes in work priorities and takes prompt action to accomplish objectives; champions policy/practice changes.
Ability to be eloquent and persuasive, able to inspire confidence and build support within and outside the organization.
Ability to use appropriate management methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; facilitating the completion of team goals.
Self-directed problem-solver with high standards for quality and a strong commitment to public service.
Approachable and politically astute leader with a style that quickly fosters trust, loyalty, respect, commitment and partnership.
Knowledgeable of the social determinants of health and health equity.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct a large group of closely related services or programs in a public health or mental health department.
Coordinate services with other County health agencies.
Provide professional consultation.
Manage a division/department in the Health Care Service Agency.
Exercise functional and administrative supervision over a program.
Ensure services or programs are recognized by the medical community as being essential to the operation of a public health or mental health program.
Report directly to a Medical or Department Director.

Benefits

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Management Paid Leave
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
1st United Services Credit Union