Behavioral Health Medical Director

*This is a hybrid position with the expectation to work in our service area(s) 1-2 days per week.

We have an opportunity to join the Alliance as the Behavioral Health Medical Director leading the Behavioral Health Department. 

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, this position:

• Directs the Behavioral Health (BH) Department, acts as a subject matter expert, and provides executive level advice and guidance on behavioral health functions and overall business operations
• Provides clinical leadership within the BH Department
• Designs, develops, and oversees the behavioral health program and collaborates with providers, external agencies, community partners, and internal departments on the integration of behavioral health components to support addressing the whole person care needs of Alliance members
• Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the professional medical community, and maintains and enhances communications with similar Health Plan organizations
• Participates in all aspects of regulatory compliance related to BH functions
• Directs, manages and supervises BH Department staff

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our mission is to ensure timely and equitable provision of high-quality, accessible behavioral health care to all members through a collaborative and integrated approach to improve overall well-being. Part of that commitment involves helping members overcome barriers which can prevent access to, or utilization of, the behavioral health benefit.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE 

• Enjoys a fast-paced, demanding environment that requires critical thinking to develop and implement effective solutions in a timely manner 
• Is dedicated to caring for Medicaid patients while addressing the social determinants of health
• Works with a broad and diverse group of stakeholders to problem solve and build cutting-edge programs
• Has the latitude to think broadly, make operational and strategic decisions, and oversee the implementation and continuous process improvement related to key internal and external priorities 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

To read the full position description, and list of requirements click here. 

• Knowledge of:
• The array of mental health and substance use disorder services
• Promoting and applying change management principles
• Medi-Cal, Medicaid, and/or Medicare programs
• The principles and practices of program and project management
• Ability to:
  • Develop, plan, organize and direct programs and activities that are complex in nature and regional in scope
  • Act as a resource to clinical and non-clinical staff and explain complex laws, regulations, processes, and programs related to area of responsibility
  • Demonstrate strong analytical skills, accurately collect, manage and analyze data, identify issues, offer recommendations and potential consequences, and mitigate risk
  • Think critically to ensure success in leading system change, make informed operational and strategic decisions, and oversee implementation and continuous process improvement related to key internal and external priorities
• Education and Experience:
  • Current active and unrestricted license to practice Medicine issued by the State of California, Board Certification in Psychiatry,
  • A minimum of three years of clinical experience or three years of experience working in behavior health/psychiatric/substance use disorder programs administration, including performing peer review process activities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be qualifying

OTHER INFORMATION

• We are in a hybrid work environment and we anticipate that the interview process will take place remotely via Microsoft Teams.
• While some staff may work full telecommuting schedules, attendance at quarterly company-wide events or department meetings will be expected.
• In-office or in-community presence may be required for some positions and is dependent on business need. Details about this can be reviewed during the interview process.

The full compensation range for this position is listed by location below. 

The actual compensation for this role will be determined by our compensation philosophy, analysis of the selected candidate's qualifications (direct or transferrable experience related to the position, education or training), as well as other factors (internal equity, market factors, and geographic location).

 

 

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OUR BENEFITS 

Available for all regular Alliance employees working more than 30 hours per week. Some benefits are available on a pro-rated basis for part-time employees. These benefits are unavailable to temporary employees while on an assignment with the Alliance.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Ample Paid Time Off 
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(a) Retirement Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Robust Health and Wellness Program
• Onsite EV Charging Stations

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ABOUT US

We are a group of over 500 dedicated employees, committed to our mission of providing accessible, quality health care that is guided by local innovation. We feel that our work is bigger than ourselves. We leave work each day knowing that we made a difference in the community around us. 

Join us at Central California Alliance for Health (the Alliance), where you will be part of a culture that is respectful, diverse, professional and fun, and where you are empowered to do your best work. As a regional non-profit health plan, we serve members in Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties. To learn more about us, take a look at our Fact Sheet.

The Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. We are an E-Verify participating employer

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At this time the Alliance does not provide any type of sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, ongoing basis without current or future needs for any type of employer supported or provided sponsorship.