Chief Correctional Health Medical Advisor

• Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate
• Retirement reciprocity

• Demonstrated commitment to caring for vulnerable and underserved populations including those with serious mental illness and substance use disorders;
• Experience working with patients in a carceral setting;
• Experience leading quality improvement and/or population health efforts in a clinical setting;
• Experience evaluating acute and chronic care for complex patients with various socioeconomic, medical, and behavioral challenges;
• At least three years of independent, full-scope adult primary care practice (Internal Medicine or Family Practice) including acute and chronic disease management;
• Knowledge and experience in Medically Assisted Treatment for Substance Use Disorders;
• Ability to work as a member of Jail Medical Oversight Team to ensure the jail health services meet the needs of the patients and the Sheriff's Department.

• Provides advice and expert opinion to the Sheriff, Probation, Behavioral Wellness, Public Health and the healthcare team within the County Jail and Juvenile Facilities, including physicians, nurses and mental health providers to develop and implement clinical protocols and standards and to ensure the delivery of evidence based and comprehensive healthcare services.
• Coordinates with and advises Sheriff, Probation, Behavioral Wellness, Public Health and the Contractor to implement best practices and NCCHC standards of health care (e.g., medical, dental, mental health, ancillary services etc.) for the inmate population at County Jails and Juvenile Detention Facilities.
• Evaluates existing services, identifies needs, and develops long-range program/service plans, including goal setting, program design and evaluation, and policy development. Reports on such findings to the Sheriff, Probation, Behavioral Wellness, Public Health and the Contractor.
• Co-chairs the Mortality Review Committee along with the Chief Custody Deputy and conducts root cause analysis for in-custody deaths occurring in the County Jail or Juvenile Facilities.
• Chairs the Medical Audit Committee (MAC) responsible for developing, recommending and implementing all policies and procedures necessary for the delivery of quality health care at the County Jail and Juvenile Facilities.
• Evaluates audits, reports, programs, staffing and medical service issues or concerns.
• Participates in the Committee of Quality Improvement (CQI) and identifies new components or activities required in the Quality Improvement Work Plan.
• Reviews and analyzes findings of internal program reviews and external audits to identify problem areas.
• Works closely with the Correctional Health Quality Care Improvement Manager - Public Health to develop and implement continuous quality improvement efforts.

Possession of the core competencies listed here and the ability to immediately demonstrate these competencies consistent with the position's level in the leadership series and the specific work assignment; AND

Possession of a valid Certificate as a Physician or Surgeon issued by the State of California; AND

• Three years of medical administrative management in a correctional, hospital, urgent care, ambulatory or related setting, preferably public, including providing general medical care and treatment, with one year of supervisory experience.
• A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:

• Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.
• Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: Candidates' response to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the employment list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.

• Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). The selected individual will receive a notice regarding completion of a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). Failure to submit a PHQ by the deadline will result in disqualification from the hiring process for the Public Health Department.
• Background Investigation: The selected individual will be required to complete a Personal History Statement (PHS) and undergo an extensive background investigation that includes an evaluation of references, prior employment, drug history, residence history, and neighborhood check. This process may take 4-6 weeks.