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Chief Medical Officer

Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services
Oakland, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/30/2026

About the Company



Alameda County Health is enriched with a diverse workforce. We believe the best way to deliver optimal programs and services to our communities is to hire and promote talents that are representative of the communities we serve. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.



About the Role


Chief Medical Officer/Medical Director - Psychiatrist


The ideal candidate will have experience overseeing psychiatric services in a county setting, behavioral health organization, acute psychiatric facility, or integrated medical/behavioral health facility. They will be well-versed in the WIC, LPS, and other legislative matters related to county operations, as well as the provision and oversight of outpatient pharmacy, nursing, and general behavioral health (mental health and substance use) treatment requirements.



Responsibilities



  • Plans, organizes, and directs a major service; supervises a multidisciplinary team and paramedical staff; coordinates the assigned service with other County health services; evaluates existing programs; and plans, organizes, and directs new programs within the assigned service.
  • Prepares and conducts educational programs for the physician community in areas such as Grand Rounds and medical society meetings.
  • Recruits, interviews, and evaluates professional staff assigned to the service.
  • Acts as liaison between the service and all other clinical, paramedical, and administrative services.
  • Conducts medical examinations and prescribes treatments and provides consultative services to the professional staff and to other services.



Qualifications



  • The equivalent of four years of post-residence experience which must have included at least two years of experience with teaching, supervisory, and administrative responsibility.
  • License: Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California.
  • Specialty Requirement: The current vacancy is for a position with psychiatric specialty which requires successful completion of a four-year residency in psychiatry.



Required Skills



Experience overseeing psychiatric services in a county setting, behavioral health organization, acute psychiatric facility, or integrated medical/behavioral health facility.



Preferred Skills



Well-versed in the WIC, LPS, and other legislative matters related to county operations, as well as the provision and oversight of outpatient pharmacy, nursing, and general behavioral health (mental health and substance use) treatment requirements.



Pay range and compensation package


  • $359,486.40 - $436,758.40
  • Medical, Dental HMO & PPO Plans and Vision/Reimbursement
  • Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: Health FSA, Dependent and Adoption
  • Assistance
  • Short and Long -Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness and Legal
  • Services
  • Employee Assistance Program


For your Health & Well-Being


  • Medical, Dental HMO & PPO Plans and Vision/Reimbursement
  • 12 paid holidays and 4 Floating holidays
  • Vacation and sick leave accrual; vacation purchase
  • program
  • Catastrophic Sick Leave
  • Employee Mortgage Loan Program
  • Group Auto/Home Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Employee Wellness & Discount Programs
  • Child Care Resources
  • **Benefit rates are dependent upon the management

    employee's represented or unrepresented classification.


    Equal Opportunity Statement



    Alameda County Health is committed to diversity and inclusivity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

    Salary : $359,486 - $436,758

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