$124.57-$155.59 Hourly / $21,592.13-$26,968.93 Monthly / $259,105.60-$323,627.20 Yearly
Unclassified
To plan, organize, direct and review the activities and operations of the Department of Health and Human Services including public health, environmental health, child welfare and behavioral health services, Medi-Cal, Cal-Fresh, employment services, adult mental health and substance abuse services, adult protective services, clinical care services, animal services and related administrative services; initiates, directs and provides leadership in the delivery of integrated services toward improving public health; coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; plans, organizes, directs and manages the psychiatric medical activities within the County's mental health program; serves as Medical Director per code and statutory requirements; assures that professional medical standards are followed in the provision of psychiatric services; provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the County Executive Officer; and, performs responsible work in psychiatry in County facilities, as needed.
The director level recognizes classes with full responsibility for the administration of a County department. This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority having no specified term and no property right to continuous employment and can be released without cause.
Receives policy direction from the County Executive Officer.
Exercises direct supervision over assigned management, professional, technical, and clerical personnel; exercises medical supervision over clinical staff in the administration of program areas.
Work is primarily performed indoors which may include a standard office, mental health, hospital, Juvenile Institution, or County Jail setting. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting and operate office equipment.
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: At least seven (7) years of senior level management experience relating to planning, organizing and directing the operations of a large, complex department or agency with a wide variety of programs, services, and funding sources similar to the Department of Health and Human Services in Placer County and five years of increasingly responsible experience in providing psychiatric services preferably with two years of supervisory responsibility. Experience in a local government agency providing health and human services in an integrated environment is preferred.
Training: Equivalent to a Doctorate of Medicine degree from an accredited college or university that is recognized or approved by the Medical Board of California or Osteopathic Medical Board of California.
Required License or Certificate:
NOTE: The physician selected for this position must maintain insurability through the professional liability insurance carrier of Placer County's choice.
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Length of Probation:
This classification serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority and has no specific term and no right to continuous employment.
Bargaining Unit:
Unclassified Management