Mental Health Medical Director

Salary : $360,987.50 - $438,782.57 Annually

Location : Fairfield, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 25-337160-01

Department : Health & Social Services Dept

Division : H&SS-Mental Health Div

Opening Date : 10 / 09 / 2025

Contact : Melaniece Lovejoy - 707-784-7830

Help us lead a team dedicated to mental health wellness and recovery!

Solano County Behavioral Health is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our services aim to empower all community members throughout their journey towards wellness and recovery. It is also of equal importance for us to improve access to quality care for underserved and under-represented ethnic and minority populations who have been historically marginalized by health care systems. We are seeking qualified staff who possess valuable life experiences and expertise to ensure our workforce is culturally and linguistically responsive and leverages diversity to foster innovation and positive outcomes for the people we serve.

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THE POSITION

The Mental Health Medical Director provides psychiatric, medical, and administrative oversight to the Behavioral Health Division which includes Mental Health and Substance Use services.

Duties will include direct supervision of psychiatrists, mid-level practitioners, nurses and other staff as assigned as well as program development and practice improvement. Oversight of medication supplies, supply ordering and liaising with local Pharmacies may be required as well. This position will provide quality assurance oversight incompliance with federal and state law, as well as community standards of practice, and represent the Division in psychiatrically related matters, including managed care issues with contracted hospitals, utilization management, scheduling structure for psychiatric staff, urgent appointment response systems, and overall policy and protocol to ensure that patients are being served timely and with the appropriate level of service.

In the absence of subordinates, this position will see clients or provide medication prescription renewals based on reasonable medical risk management practice. This position will work with the Behavioral Health Director or designee to recruit and retain physicians, mid-level practitioners and other staff as needed. The position will also provide overall education and cross-training on topics related to mental health, addiction and integrated physical health best practices in coordination with other Divisions, stakeholders, community groups and advocacy organizations to improve engagement and treatment outcomes.

Alternative work schedule may be available.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Considerable experience as a practicing psychiatrist in a community mental health environment

Education / Training :

Medical Doctor degree from an accredited college or university with completion of a residency in Psychiatry.

Other Requirements

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid Physicians and Surgeons License issued by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance and written evidence of successful completion of a psychiatry residency.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid class C California driver's license may be required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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SELECTION PROCESS

10 / 23 / 2025 - 5 : 00pm First deadline to submit application and required documents.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and / or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted through the NeoGov system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g. : degree / transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application's employment history. When completing employment details and / or responding to supplemental questions, do not write "see resume," as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.

Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and / or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8 : 00 a.m.-5 : 00 p.m. EOE / AA

Please note that all dates / times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A Medical Doctor degree from an accredited college or university with completion of a residency in Psychiatry is required for this position . All applicants are encouraged to submit either a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or transcripts (official or unofficial which verify the institution, student name, date and degree conferred) by the application submittal deadline . Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the application submittal deadline will be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING : Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.gov. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Mental Health Medical Director) and the recruitment number (25-337160-02) in your email or fax.

Americans with Disabilities Act

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES : Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment / testing / examination process (as detailed in the "Selection Process"), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave

To learn more, view our benefits summaries for and management.

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I understand that I must submit documentation of Medical Doctor degree from an accredited college or university with completion of a residency in Psychiatry by the application review submittal deadline for this position.

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This position requires possession of a valid Physicians and Surgeons License issued by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance. Do you possess this license?

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If you have a valid Physicians and Surgeons License issued by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance, please provide the license number. If you do not have a valid License, please write "n / a."

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Positions assigned to this classification are required to drive. Do you possess a valid Driver's License?

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