Deputy Medical Director of Managed Care - Supervising Psychiatrist

About:

Behavioral Health Services (BHS) is increasingly expanding services under its Managed Care division which oversees the Office of Coordinated Care (OCC), Utilization Management (UM), and Quality Management (QM). Additionally, BHS will be standing up the Mental Health Services Center to increase access to care by providing low-threshold behavioral health services, including psychiatric services. The Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Deputy Medical Director of Managed Care provides effective leadership and strategic direction in the partnership with the areas of service under the Director of Managed Care.

Role Description:

The role will be 10-30% dedicated to clinical responsibilities with the remaining 70-90% dedicated to Deputy Medical Director responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Current CA licensure issued by the Medical Board or the Osteopathic Medical Board
• Valid DEA license from the DOJ
• Completion of a an accredited residency program in a Psychiatric medical specialty area.
• Five (5) years of post-residency experience as a licensed Psychiatrist

**Possession of valid Board Certification in a Psychiatric medical specialty area can substitute for two (2) years of the required post-residency experience as a practicing Psychiatrist.