Medical Director - Caminar : Job Details

About Us: Caminar is a leading behavioral health organization that supports youth and adults across multiple counties in Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. Caminar builds strength and stability through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment, and wrap-around services, delivered through evidence-based, whole-person care. Founded in 1964, Caminar's vision is to be a beacon of safety, compassion, and fulfillment, supporting all those in our communities who need it most. Our mission is to build strength and stability through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment delivered through evidence-based, whole-person care.

Caminar values diversity. People of all races, ethnicities, countries of origin, faiths, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities are welcome here. To learn more, please visit www.caminar.org.

Position Summary: The Medical Director provides clinical leadership and oversight of medical services across several community-based clinics operated by Caminar. The Medical Director will monitor and evaluate performance of frontline medical staff, including the use of KPIs to optimize staff performance and facilitate ongoing process improvements. The Director will also provide direct supervision to Medical staff based in several clinic locations and provide clinical guidance to clinic and program staff. Services are intended to provide stabilization and increased independence for clients with serious mental illness.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide medical consultation, education and leadership support to other staff psychiatrists and providers on the clinical team.
• Recruit, hire, and oversee training of staff Psychiatrists and nursing leaders
• Conducti quality and peer quality reviews, define and maintain quality measures and regulatory compliance in collaboration with other compliance and quality assurance staff.
• Define, maintain and implement policies and procedures about medical processes and workflows that involve psychiatric care
• Collaborate with other health care providers, community agencies, and organizations to coordinate care and referrals for patients with complex needs
• Advise the CEO, Chief Clinical Officer and Executive Directors regarding the development and review of the Clinic's programs, positions, and budgets that impact clinical services.
• Participate with the CEO, Chief Clinical Officer and the Executive Directors in meetings with private and public payors, including Medical Directors or equivalent clinical leadership in payor organizations.
• Conduct two annual agency-wide training courses on medications and other topics as appropriate in collaboration with the Executive Director or training staff
• Lead and define practice standards around recurring practice issues such as use of benzodiazepines, ADHD diagnosis and treatment, medication assisted treatment, harm reduction, and clinically inappropriate polypharmacy.
• Serve as a liaison between Caminar and regulators, payers, and referral sources specifically related to medical practice issues
• In conjunction with the Chief Financial and Chief Clinical Officer, plan for and prepare the budget and revenue projections for the medical and nursing departments
• Participate in County or Payor Medical Director meetings on clinical policy and practices
• Provide clinical leadership and support across service lines including outpatient specialty mental health, intensive specialty mental health, SUTS, LGBTQ, MHRC, and other programs that have a psychiatric program component.
• Prescribe medications as needed to cover clinic needs (e.g., help with refills or other med-related tasks on behalf of other psychiatrists when they are out of the office or unavailable)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills:

• A medical degree from an accredited medical school
• A board certification in psychiatry from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or equivalent
• A valid license to practice medicine in the state of California
• Current DEA and CPR certification
• Knowledge of the following evidence-based models: Psychosocial Rehabilitation, ACT Model, Full-Service Partnership, Harm Reduction, Housing First, and Motivational Interviewing is preferred.
• A minimum of five years of clinical experience in psychiatry in a leadership role
• A knowledge of current best practices, standards, and regulations in psychiatry and mental health care
• Experience overseeing psychiatry services in a variety of practice settings, including inpatient and outpatient programs.
• A strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• A ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, clinical leadership, line staff and senior leadership
• Proper documentation and proficiency in EHR systems
• Thorough understanding of HIPAA regulations.
• Medical ethics as they relate to patient care.
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment including email and Internet navigation required. Experience with Human Service Information Systems strongly preferred. Experience with web-based time and attendance and staff training and development system is strongly preferred.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, a professional demeanor and to always represent the organization in a positive manner. Must demonstrate acceptable level of maturity, good judgment, and emotional stability.
• Problem solving—identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Customer Service—manages difficult customer situations, responds promptly to customer need, and solicits customer feedback to improve service.
• Oral and written communication—speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts meetings. Completes written progress notes and other formal communications skillfully and professionally.
• Quality management—looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Planning/organizing—prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Adaptability—adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and can deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability— is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security—actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently on special projects.

Position Requirements:

• Physical: Occasionally required to push/pull objects up to 50 lbs., and to lift/carry objects up to 25 lbs. Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing, writing, etc. Must be able to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods.
• Sensory: Frequently required to read documents, written reports, and plans. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise, as in answering the phone, interacting with residents and staff, etc. Must be able to speak clearly and understand/be understood using the English language.
• Cognitive: Frequently required to concentrate on moderate detail with constant interruption. Must be able to attend a task/function for 20-45 minutes at a time. Frequently required to understand and relate to specific ideas, several at a time. Must be able to remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others over a period of several days.
• Environmental Conditions: Frequent exposure to varied office and mixed (residential/office) environments. Occasional exposure to toxins and poisonous substances, dust, and loud noises.
• Equipment: Frequently required to use a computer, phone, and fax machine.

Essential Requirements:

• Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance, as required by Title XXII, other licensing regulations, and Caminar practices.
• This position may require limited, occasional, or frequent driving. If required, a valid California driver license, a reliable personal vehicle, and current personal auto insurance is required by law. In addition, an MVR sufficient to obtain and maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies are all essential job requirements.
• Must be able to pass post offer, pre-employment medical and drug tests as required under State Community Care Licensing regulations and/or agency policies.
• If applicable, a personal cell phone with reliable service and a data plan to use for business purposes.
• May be required to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.