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San Mateo County Health's Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division is seeking a responsible, innovative leader and skilled clinician for the position of Supervising Mental Health Clinician - East Palo Alto Services. This Supervising Mental Health Clinician will supervise and coordinate the work of mental health professionals and interns in the East Palo Alto and East Menlo Park geographic area in San Mateo County. This position works closely with community members and community providers to develop and sustain programming that is culturally and community responsive.

This position will participate in program administration, planning and evaluation. The Supervising Mental Health Clinician supervises and guides the clinical team who provides services to seriously emotionally disturbed youth and their families, and seriously mentally ill adults. Services provided include: medication assessment and management; individual, group and family therapy; psychological assessment; case management; rehabilitation services; and crisis intervention.

The current vacancy is in the East Palo Alto Community Counseling Center, located in East Palo Alto but will travel throughout San Mateo County for client visits, trainings and meetings.

The East Palo Alto Community Counseling Center offers a unique setting to provide services to a diverse population in a community-oriented clinic.

This position supervises a multidisciplinary team that provides clinical outpatient services to adults and children and their families. The team may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses and social workers and marriage and family therapists. The clinical teams also include master and doctoral level interns and psychiatric residents. In providing clinical services team members also relate to peer counselors and parent partners.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Knowledge of system of care principles and general services.
• Knowledge of program management techniques and practices.
• Demonstrated expertise and skill in clinical work with adults with serious mental illnesses and youth with serious emotional disturbances; and clients with co-occurring disorders.
• Experience working with clients of diverse cultures and backgrounds and with underserved and/or isolated communities.
• Knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice modalities, e.g. Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Brief Treatment.
• Knowledge of Medi-Cal and Medicare regulations and managed mental health care.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic and evaluation skills.
• Strong supervisory/leadership skills which demonstrate an ability to direct and motivate a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience guiding or supervising others during a systemic or programmatic change process.
• Collaborative skills and the ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with consumers, families, professionals and the public; including collaborative community engagement to plan and implement needed services.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on the exercise of judgment and the consideration of all available information.
• Fluency in Spanish and English is preferred.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

Education: A Master's degree in a mental health specialty, such as social work, nursing, or clinical counseling.

Experience: Two years of professional post-graduate experience in a mental health setting.

Licensure/Certification:

• Possession of a California license in at least one of the following: Registered Nurse; Clinical Psychology; Clinical Social Worker; or Marriage and Family Therapist.

Application/Examination

Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, Confidential and Management extra-help/limited term, and SEIU or AFSCME represented extra help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Apply immediately. This is a continuous recruitment and is open until filled. Selections may be made at any time within the process.

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San Mateo County Health's Behavioral Health and Recovery Services division has three vacancies for Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist I/II - SPANISH SPEAKING REQUIRED in its Youth Services Center Unit. These vacancies are located in Half Moon Bay and San Mateo.

Please view the online brochure for a detailed description of this position: http://tinyurl.com/2s46b52m

San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS), Child and Youth Services https://www.smchealth.org/bhrs, provides a broad spectrum of Trauma Informed mental health and substance use services for children, youth, and families focusing on prevention, early intervention, and treatment of youth diagnosed as Severely Emotionally Disturbed (SED) and/or substance use disorders. We provide services through specialty team outpatient clinics, in schools, and field-based teams in Daly City, San Mateo, Half Moon Bay, Redwood City, and East Palo Alto.

BHRS also provides services through a network of community agencies and independent providers who offer outpatient and wraparound services. BHRS supports treatment of the whole person to achieve wellness and recovery, and to promote the health and well-being of the people, families and communities we serve.

Additionally for Residential Youth Treatment at Canyon Oaks Youth Center, Community Care Licensing requires providers working in this facility to maintain 40 hours of annual training related to the field, most of which are provided by the facility. Clinicians will also need to be trained in Professional Assault Crisis Training model (Pro-Act) upon hire.

Benefits & Perks

Exciting news! Candidates have the opportunity to receive a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000. The sign-on bonus will be in 3 phases and will be prorated for part-time positions. Restrictions Apply. Please see link for details. https://jobs.smcgov.org/hiring-incentives/

The County offers an excellent benefits package that is available to spouses, domestic partners, and other dependents. Visit https://www.smcgov.org/hr/employee-benefits to learn more about our employee benefits.

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following materials must be electronically submitted online at https://jobs.smcgov.org:

• Employment Application Form
• Responses to the supplemental questions

For any recruitment related questions please contact Ramla Javed at rjaved@smcgov.org.

San Mateo County Health's Behavioral Health and Recovery Services division has six vacancies for Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist I/II in its Youth Services Center Unit. These vacancies are located in Coastside and San Mateo.

Please view the online brochure for a detailed description of this position: http://tinyurl.com/ybd4d7un

San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS), Child and Youth Services https://www.smchealth.org/bhrs, provides a broad spectrum of Trauma Informed mental health and substance use services for children, youth, and families focusing on prevention, early intervention, and treatment of youth diagnosed as Severely Emotionally Disturbed (SED) and/or substance use disorders. We provide services through specialty teams, outpatient clinics, in schools, and field-based teams in Daly City, San Mateo, Half Moon Bay, Redwood City and East Palo Alto.

BHRS also provides services through a network of community agencies and independent providers who offer outpatient and wraparound services. BHRS supports treatment of the whole person to achieve wellness and recovery and to promote the health and well-being of the people, families, and communities we serve.

Additionally for Residential Youth Treatment at Canyon Oaks Youth Center, Community Care Licensing requires providers working in this facility to maintain 40 hours of annual training related to the field, most of which are provided by the facility. Clinicians will also need to be trained in Professional Assault Crisis Training model (Pro-Act) upon hire.

Benefits & Perks

Exciting news! Candidates have the opportunity to receive a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000. The sign-on bonus will be in 3 phases and will be prorated for part-time positions. Restrictions Apply. Please see link for details. https://jobs.smcgov.org/hiring-incentives/

The County offers an excellent benefits package that is available to spouses, domestic partners, and other dependents. Visit https://www.smcgov.org/hr/employee-benefits to learn more about our employee benefits.

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following materials must be electronically submitted online at https://jobs.smcgov.org:

• Employment Application Form
• Responses to the supplemental questions

For any recruitment related questions please contact Ramla Javed at rjaved@smcgov.org.

San Mateo County Health's Behavioral Health and Recovery Services division has three vacancies for Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist I/II - SPANISH SPEAKING REQUIRED in its Adult and Older Adult Services Center Unit. These vacancies are located in Half Moon Bay and Redwood City. 

BHRS Adult and Older Adult Outpatient Services is committed to serving residents of San Mateo County aged 18 years and older who are grappling with severe functional impairments due to serious mental illness and/or multiple co-occurring disorders. As a part of a multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, mental health counselors and peer specialists, you'll play a vital role in our clients’ recovery by providing a comprehensive range of psychosocial interventions to improve their quality of life. 

Position Details

• Location: Coastside Clinic in Half Moon Bay and South County Outpatient in Redwood City 

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (No weekends or after-hours) 

• Work Environment: Clinic-based with the option for hybrid telework (2 days per week) 

• Responsibilities: Assessments and Treatment planning, care coordination, case management, individual and group psychotherapy, rehabilitation, and crisis intervention 

• Language Requirement: Proficiency in Spanish, as we primarily serve Spanish-speaking clients 

Why Join Us? 

• Impact: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. 

• Diverse Communities: Serve a diverse range of clients, including immigrants, Latinx youth and adults, migrant farmworkers, and other underserved populations. 

• Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid telework option, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. 

• Professional Growth: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. 

• Loan Repayment Opportunities: Our clinics are approved sites for select educational loan programs such as HRSA and Public Service Loan Forgiveness program  

Benefits & Perks 

Exciting news! Candidates have the opportunity to receive a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000. The sign-on bonus will be in 3 phases and will be prorated for part-time positions. Restrictions Apply. Please see link for details. https://jobs.smcgov.org/hiring-incentives/ 

The County offers an excellent benefits package that is available to spouses, domestic partners, and other dependents. Visit https://www.smcgov.org/hr/employee-benefits to learn more about our employee benefits. 

How to Apply 

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following materials must be electronically submitted online at https://jobs.smcgov.org: 

• Employment Application Form 

• Responses to the supplemental questions 

For any recruitment related questions please contact Ramla Javed at rjaved@smcgov.org 

Please view the online brochure for a detailed description of this position: https://bit.ly/3wgTlKL 

San Mateo County Health's Behavioral Health and Recovery Services division has four vacancies for Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist I/II in its Adult and Older Adult Services Center Unit. These vacancies are located in Redwood City and San Mateo.

Please view the online brochure for a detailed description of this position: https://bit.ly/3UVPo8H

BHRS Adult and Older Adult Services serve residents of San Mateo County age 18 years and older with severe functional impairments due to a serious mental illness and/or multiple co-occurring substance use, medical, and/or developmental disorders.

The Adult Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage Family Therapists are integral members of a multi-disciplinary team, providing a broad range of psychosocial interventions with the goal of improving the quality of life of the client.

Benefits & Perks

Exciting news! Candidates have the opportunity to receive a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000. The sign-on bonus will be in 3 phases and will be prorated for part-time positions. Restrictions Apply. Please see link for details. https://jobs.smcgov.org/hiring-incentives/

The County offers an excellent benefits package that is available to spouses, domestic partners, and other dependents. Visit https://www.smcgov.org/hr/employee-benefits to learn more about our employee benefits.

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following materials must be electronically submitted online at https://jobs.smcgov.org:

• Employment Application Form
• Responses to the supplemental questions

For any recruitment related questions please contact Ramla Javed at rjaved@smcgov.org.

Exciting news! Candidates have the opportunity to receive a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000.

 

First-time external new hires, or current staff promoted internally or from other County departments into a regular Adult Psychiatrist position in Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) may be eligible to receive a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 (subject to discontinuation at any time).  The sign-on bonus will be in 3 phases and will be prorated for part-time positions. Restrictions Apply. Please see link for details. https://jobs.smcgov.org/hiring-incentives/

The County of San Mateo Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) seeks a Board eligible or Board certified Adult Psychiatrist to join the North County Behavioral Health Center in Daly City, California, to work with adult BHRS clients with severe mental illness and substance use disorders. This is a full-time position.

BHRS is a national leader in trauma-informed community mental health services, with a core commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion as guiding principles by which we continuously evaluate and develop our system of care, with a significant, long-standing institutional dedication of both staff and resources to realizing these core goals for our clients, their families, and our BHRS staff. BHRS offers the opportunity to practice state-of-the-art psychiatry without third party intrusions, the ability to work with a diverse client group with severe mental illness, and the chance to participate in a team model. BHRS uses evidence-based treatment approaches in our system of care services, while seeking continuing improvement and development in the areas of cultural competence, integrated services for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use problems, and supportive housing. Our achievements reflect the work of dedicated staff as well as the valuable input of mental health system partners--criminal justice and human services agencies, private providers and contract agencies, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Commission members, families, and consumers. The County of San Mateo supports an award-winning Psychiatric Residency Training Program and staff psychiatrists participate in resident training.

Excellent Benefits Package 
The position offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package which includes County funded malpractice insurance, pension plans and health benefits for retirees, 5% match into deferred comp, reimbursement of professional dues and expenses (up to $3,000/year), an additional 5% increase in salary for each qualifying Board certification up to two (2) Boards, administrative leave time at 5 hours per pay period up to 260 hours (this is prorated for part time employees) that can be used as time off or cashed out up to 50%, three days of Winter Recess (24 total hours) leave time, and a wellness program, including exercise classes, worksite massage, and an onsite gym. BHRS positions include a hybrid model of remote work, which may continue in the future.

The North County Behavioral Health Center serves multiple large cultural populations. We are also specifically seeking bicultural candidates and/or candidates who demonstrate cultural literacy, sensitivity, and a strong desire to work with Filipino, Latino, and/or Asian populations.

 

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following: 

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and make diagnoses.
• Prescribe appropriate treatment plans and prescribe therapy, psychotherapy, rehabilitation programs, and medications as needed.
• Medication management, including Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) as needed.
• Coordinate the work of consulting medical specialists.
• Act as physician member of a multi-disciplinary team for clinical work or program development.
• Train and supervise medical students, interns and residents.
• Provide clinical supervision to licensed and professional staff.
• Prepare reports and maintain records of activities.
• Conduct and direct individual and group psychotherapy.
• Consult and work with other medical and/or mental health professionals in the community when necessary.
• Confer with clients' relatives or loved ones regarding illness and treatment.
• Maintain electronic records of diagnosis, treatment and prognosis according to BHRS standards and other regulatory agencies.
• Develop comprehensive case histories.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

Board Certification or completion of an accredited psychiatric residency program.

Licensure/Certification:

• License to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State of California.
• Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Application/Examination

Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. Resume or CV will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.  
 
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply.

RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Apply immediately. This is a continuous recruitment and is open until filled. Selections may be made at any time within the process.  

Permit Technician I/II

Level I:  $ 5,125 - $6,229 per month

Level II:  $5,637 - $6,852 per month

(Appointment level will depend on experience and qualifications)

Plus excellent benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Apply by Monday, February 12, 2024 at 5:00 p.m for first consideration.  

THE CITY is focused on enhancing our community members’ quality of life through well-designed services and a positive workplace culture.  San Rafael is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, and its high quality of life is centered on its commercial districts, engaged neighborhoods, active lifestyle, and natural environment.  San Rafael (population 62,000) is a full-service city with a city council/city manager form of government with 12 departments, more than 400 employees, and an annual budget of $172 million.  The City’s vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity.  The City Council is engaged and seeks to strengthen the urban and commercial areas as well as sustain the beautiful natural environment. 

San Rafael’s Organizational culture framework is an initiative called “Together San Rafael.”  City employees are our greatest asset, and we seek talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are creative, curious, and excited about a challenge.  We are a results-driven team focused on the needs of community members.  The Together San Rafael initiative is focused on modernizing City services and increasing the engagement of employees.  This initiative recognizes the interconnectedness of the customer and employee experience. 

THE POSITION:

The Community Development Department is recruiting for one full-time Permit Technician.  Appointment will be made at the appropriate level depending upon qualifications.  Under general supervision, the Permit Technician will perform a variety of technical permitting and administrative support work associated with front counter, virtual counter, and other office tasks related to department operations.

Permit Technician I:  This is the journey-level class in the Permit Technician series.  Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence and judgment on matters allocated to the Permit Technician II.  Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.  Employees work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.   

Permit Technician II:   This is the journey-level class in the Permit Technician series.  Employees at this level are expected to perform with more independence and receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and polices within the work unit.  Depending on expertise and certifications, incumbents may perform minor over-the-counter planning and building plan check reviews.  Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and may be filled by advancement from the Permit Technician I class.

This position performs the following essential job duties (including but not limited to):

• Reviews and intakes planning and building permit applications.
• Determines and collects fees for permits and other review and regulatory services.
• Routes all application submittals to the appropriate departments/agencies for processing.
• Maintains files for all applications after checking for general completeness and accuracy.
• Provides written and verbal information to the public regarding departmental policies and procedures pertaining to topics such as permits, building code requirements, zoning, application procedures, and current projects.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, maps, planning regulations, and a variety of other information while responding to general inquiries.
• Processes minor planning applications and reviews business licenses and building permits for compliance with zoning regulations.
• Provides public information in support of the building, planning, housing, and code enforcement programs.
• Enters invoices, prepares refunds, and reconciles web payments.
• Provides administrative support for public meetings, including preparation, distribution, and posting of agendas and minutes.
• Assists in setting up rooms and virtual webinars for department and/or public meetings.
• Operates a variety of office equipment and uses a variety of software programs, including word processing, spreadsheet, permit tracking software, digital archiving software, and visual presentation equipment as appropriate.
• Maintains and manages an inventory of forms, applications, and office supplies.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, the public using principles of good customer service.
• Performs a variety of other tasks related to office administration and permit services as assigned.

To be eligible for this position, you must have knowledge of/ability to:

Permit Technician I:

• Basic office and clerical procedures.
• Modern office methods, procedures, and computer equipment and various software applications.
• Simple accounting procedures.
• Basic applied mathematics.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing with the general public and customers involved with development and construction, particularly contractors, architects, developers, engineers, and property owners.
• Learn to read and interpret maps, construction drawings and blueprints.
• Learn and apply a variety of zoning, land use, planning, and building procedures, codes, and ordinances enforced by the City including the Uniform Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical Codes and zoning codes. 

Permit Technician II (in addition to the requirements for Permit Technician I):

• Basic knowledge of building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes.
• Basic engineering concepts.
• Basic planning and land use concepts.
• Read and interpret maps, construction drawings, and blueprints.
• Interpret and apply a variety of zoning, land use, planning, and building procedures, codes, and ordinances enforced by the City, including the Uniform Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical Codes and zoning codes.
• Organize and maintain files.
• Operate a variety of office equipment.
• Quickly and accurately review plans for submittal requirements and calculate permit fees in accordance with established laws.
• Research and compile information requested.
• Prepare written zoning research letters and administrative land use entitlements.
• Research, compile, and analyze data for special projects and various reports.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE (A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skill and ability outlined above is):

Permit Technician I:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in an office or customer service environment with direct contact with the general public.

 Permit Technician II:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Completion of two courses in building code, electrical code plumbing code, mechanical code, engineering, planning, or related field.
• One (1) year of experience equivalent to Permit Technician I in the City of San Rafael.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS:

• Possession of International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician certification is desirable for Permit Technician I and II and is required for Permit Technician III.

LANGUAGE/MATHEMATICAL/REASONING SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effective before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to speak Spanish is desirable but not required.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds for a distance of less than 50 feet.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Much of the work consists of entering data into and retrieving data from personal computers and terminals via keyboards and is performed while standing or sitting for extended periods of time with the ability to move about at will.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Incumbents within this classification are expected to be able to communicate orally, in person, online or via the telephone, with members of the general public, other City employees, or employees of outside companies and other agencies.  Much of the work performed in a crowded and noisy office setting. 

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application.  The examination process may include the following application appraisal and oral board interview examination.  The passing point for the oral board examination final score will be 70%.  Prior to appointment candidate must mass a pre-employment physical, background check, driving record, and fingerprinting.  To file an application, go to:  www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “San Rafael”.  Follow this link to submit your application:   https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20465009.  

For more information about the City of San Rafael, go to:  www.cityofsanrafael.org

Reasonable Accommodation:  The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants.  If you have a disability for which you require accommodation, please contact us at (415) 485-3474 before the test date.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.  Such accommodation must be requested by the applicant. 

Exciting news! Candidates have the opportunity to receive a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000.

 

First-time external new hires, or current staff promoted internally or from other County departments into a regular Supervising Adult Psychiatrist position in Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) may be eligible to receive a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 (subject to discontinuation at any time). The sign-on bonus will be in 3 phases and will be prorated for part-time positions. Restrictions Apply. Please see link for details. https://jobs.smcgov.org/hiring-incentives/ 

The Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) Division of San Mateo County Health seeks an experienced psychiatrist to serve as Supervising Adult Psychiatrist for our Interface Primary Care Team.

Interface Primary Care is a BHRS mental health integrated, collaborative care program providing psychiatric services and Medication Assisted Treatments (MAT) to adults receiving care in the Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Community Primary Care Clinics operated by San Mateo County Health. These clinics are located at North County Primary Care Clinic (in Daly City), Fair Oaks Health Center (in Redwood City), San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC), South San Francisco Primary Care Clinic (South San Francisco), and the Sequoia Teen Wellness Center (in Redwood City). This position will be a mix of direct clinical care and providing leadership and supervision for an interdisciplinary team of providers. This position also includes collaborative consultation with primary care/specialty medical providers and support for MAT services across BHRS.

This position is a full time, 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) position. This Supervising Adult Psychiatrist will report directly to the Medical Director of BHRS and will assist him/her in providing the highest quality behavioral health care in San Mateo County.
 
As a national leader in community mental health services, San Mateo County offers the Supervising Adult Psychiatrist the opportunity to serve as a member of our award-winning Psychiatric Residency Program and supervise and teach the psychiatric residents. We also offer the opportunity to practice state-of-the-art psychiatry without third party intrusions, the ability to work with a diverse client group with a wide range of diagnoses, and the chance to participate in team models.
 
Excellent Benefits Package   
The position offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package which includes County funded malpractice insurance, pension plans and health benefits for retirees, 5% match into deferred comp, reimbursement of professional dues and expenses (up to $3,000/year), an additional 5% increase in salary for each qualifying Board certification up to two (2) Boards, administrative leave time at 5 hours per pay period up to 260 hours (this is prorated for part time employees) that can be used as time off or cashed out up to 50%, three days of Winter Recess (24 total hours) leave time, and a wellness program. The position is part of the Union of American Physicians and Dentists locally, and UAPD help determine salaries and benefits through periodic renegotiations.
 
The Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division uses evidence-based treatment approaches in our system of care services, while seeking continuing improvement and development in the areas of cultural competence, integrated services for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use problems, and supportive housing. Our achievements reflect the work of dedicated staff as well as the valuable input of behavioral health system partners--criminal justice and human services agencies, private providers and contract agencies, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Commission members, families, and consumers.
 
The ideal candidate is Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry and has at least three years of experience supervising psychiatrists and/or psychiatry residents, as well as a keen interest in and knowledge of policy and planning on behavioral health issues and organizational and clinical performance measurements. Knowledge of substance abuse treatment and MAT, including board certification in Addiction Medicine/Psychiatry is strongly preferred.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

 

 

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Leadership in fostering integrated care for clients with serious mental illness and primary care conditions;
• Psychiatric services for an adult behavioral health clinic including substance use services;
• Program planning for and teaching, mentoring, and supervision of adult psychiatric residents;
• Quality Improvement activities including reviews of hospital admissions and review of research proposals;
• Provide consultation, review and guidance to other physicians in the evaluation and treatment of adults;
• Member of the BHRS Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and support the Pharmacy Services;
• Member of the BHRS Medical Chiefs Leadership Group;
• Member of the Residency Training Committee and its selection and evaluation process;
• Regular meetings with the BHRS Medical Director;
• Help review grievances that come to BHRS regarding the Interface Primary Care Team;
• Review and approve timecards for supervisees;
• Organize and coordinate clinical coverage;
• Organize and facilitate monthly meetings and individual supervision, performance evaluation, and appraisals;
• Review and approve educational and professional expenses prior to submission to BHRS Medical Director; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

Completion of a residency program and three years of experience in Adult Psychiatry.

Licensure/Certification:

• License to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State of California.
• Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Knowledge of:

• Health care management practices and principles including revenue retrieval.
• Current developments, trends and research in a medical specialty.
• Principles and practices of supervision.
• Development of medical policies, procedures and protocols.
• Preparation of comprehensive reports and other correspondence.
• Pharmacology and psychopharmacology including laws regarding informed consent, dosage ranges, drug incompatibilities, and side effects.
• Laws, statues, codes, and regulations related to the specialty area which govern health service providers, and JCAHO and other regulatory requirements.
• General Medicine and its relationship to psychiatry.
• Current techniques and dynamics of individual, couple, family, adult and group psychotherapy.
• Chemical dependency and abuse and its relationship to psychiatry.
• Advanced knowledge of psychiatric principles and practices.
• Current developments in the field of psychiatry.
• Community mental health practice and program options.
• Treatment approaches and differential diagnosis of the mentally ill.
• County-wide mental health services.

Skill/Ability to:

• Direct psychiatric programs.
• Clinically supervise and provide lead direction to medical/professional staff, including physicians.
• Fully supervise staff, including selection, performance evaluation, and corrective action.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence.
• Apply principles of effective management techniques.
• Diagnose patients and prescribe treatment or therapy in the designated specialty area.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, their families, hospital staff, community organizations and others.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing with individuals within the County or at any level within the Health Services Department.

Application/Examination

Anyone may apply. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. Resume or CV will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.  
 
The examination process will consist of an application screening (pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in County of San Mateo, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
 
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply.

RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Apply immediately. This is a continuous recruitment and is open until filled. Selections may be made at any time within the process.