Salary : $340,092.00 - $434,064.00 Annually
Location : Redding, 96007, 96073, 96003, 96002, 96001, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 1019_HHSA_A_020626
Department: Health & Human Services Agency - Adult Services
Opening Date: 02/06/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE SHASTA COUNTY

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
SEE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION REGARDING POSSESSION

OF A VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE AND

POSSESSION OF A PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON CERTIFICATE

ISSUED BY THE CALIFORNIA MEDICAL BOARD
RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED
FINAL FILING DATE: CONTINUOUS
SALARY: $22,424 - $28,619 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $129.37 - $165.11 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*
BENEFITS

• Sign on Bonus: Bonuses are paid in two installments - $7,500 paid at first paycheck and $7,500 paid after 1 year evaluation period. (The employee may choose to defer receipt of the $15,000 to the end of the fully served retention period without any repayment obligation).
• Holidays: 12 days per year plus one additional floating holiday.
• Vacation: 10 days first 3 years; 15 days 4-9 years; 17 days 10-15 years; 20 days 16 years and thereafter.
• Sick Leave: 12 days per year with a generous pro rata payoff at termination after at least 5 years.
• Administrative Leave: 80 hours per calendar year.
• Retirement: CalPERS, coordinated with Social Security.
• Insurance: Medical and dental plan, with the County paying for most of the employee and a portion of the dependent cost; a vision plan, a fully paid life insurance policy and long-term disability plan.
• Other: Deferred Compensation plan and IRC Section 125 plan

This position is an Unrepresented Management position. Please refer to the Shasta County Personnel Rules and the Unrepresented Management Cost of Living Increases for potential future salary increases:
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under general direction of the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) Adult Services Branch Director, to act as Chief of Psychiatry for the mental health and alcohol and drug services provided within the HHSA and oversee medical staff performing outpatient services and providing support for patients residing in institutions and community placements. In addition, the Chief of Psychiatry will serve in a consultative support role for community physicians and clinics providing behavioral health care as part of primary care practice.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This position reports to the HHSA Adult Services Branch Director and is distinguished by its responsibility for the professional standards of psychiatric and medical practice within the Adult and Children's Services Branches, and in a consultative capacity on behalf of the HHSA in the community.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be able to provide excellent clinical care to one of the most vulnerable populations in our community. In alignment with our Agency and Branch vision, this candidate will utilize their skill to influence clinical work, site-wide, in the direction of caring for the "whole person". They must have knowledge and experience working with adults who live with chronic and persistent mental health challenges with or without a co-occurring condition, in either an inpatient or outpatient work setting. They will also have a deep desire for serving those in need while promoting community health and wellness.
The position includes coordination, collaboration and consultation with others responsible for direct program administration using technical leadership skills to promote quality client care. This position may work as/with community partners to provide comprehensive medication support services and oversight for our county's most vulnerable Medi-Cal recipients who may be high utilizers of community resources. This focus population may also be homeless/chronically homeless, have a mental illness and/or substance use disorder. This individual will be a positive contributor to the site culture and exemplify the agency values of Collaboration, Adaptability, Respect and Excellence. We welcome a candidate who is interested in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment who is hard-working, organized, good with communication and can work collaboratively with internal and external system partners.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Acts as chief advisor in overall mental health medical policy and clinical psychiatric and nursing activities; performs supervisory responsibility for all acts of diagnosis, treatment, and prescribing of medications, which may only be performed by licensed medical staff acting within their scope of practice; may act as chief liaison to the State and Federal agencies that accredit and monitor outpatient services in regards to medical staff and quality assurance and utilization review; serves as medical chief for outpatient medical services; acts as chief medical liaison to the state department(s) overseeing mental health and alcohol and drug services and the Medi-Cal and Medicare systems; assists branch directors and/or the HHSA Director and other members of the administrative staff in the formulation and development of policies, procedures, clinical plans, positions, and program development as related to psychiatry; maintains liaison with the local medical community, local hospitals, private sector of psychiatry, as well as with psychiatric and medical professional groups on behalf of the HHSA; provides psychiatric, diagnostic, and therapeutic services, applying modern psychiatric principles in the biopsychosocial treatment of patients within the Department; insures referrals from all sources are adequately medically screened; determines the medical treatment most appropriate for patient's recovery; attends meetings as designated; acts as medical liaison to the Mental Health / Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board; monitors the quality of medical care; working closely with the directors, may supervise caseload and client flow of outpatient clinics by meeting with staff assigned to patient scheduling; provides consultative services to physicians in community settings upon request; assists the department in the assessment, planning and design of mental health and alcohol and drug programs to meet community needs; monitors the delivery of acute psychiatric care provided through departmental programs or contracted services; performs liaison services, along with other department medical staff, for department patients placed in institutional or community settings; participates in the review and training of medical staff; participates upon request in the training of community physicians and law enforcement on Welfare and Institution Code Section 5150 and other laws impacting the care and treatment of mentally ill persons upon request; assures that medical staff comply with all aspects of any Compliance Program; maintains up-to-date knowledge associated with the requirements of the Medicare and Medi-Cal reimbursement programs; may be required to act for the Director of Mental Health when so designated.

QUALIFICATIONS
It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.
Knowledge of: The general purposes and provisions of the Short-Doyle Act, Realignment, and the State Mental Health Plan contract and State ADP Drug/Medi-Cal program; biological causes and treatment of mental, emotional and substance abuse disorders; current theory and practice related to the prescribing and monitoring of psychiatric medications; recent developments in psychiatric, nursing, and mid-level practitioner protocols for treatment; basic principles of personnel and budget administration, especially related to community mental health and substance abuse programs; Medi-Cal/Medicare utilization review and Federal financial compliance requirements.
Ability to: Plan, organize, and, perform the duties of Chief of Psychiatry of the MHADP Branch, including the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); interpret, explain, and apply applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies, especially as they relate to prescribing and monitoring of medications; prepare and supervise department procedures relating to medical personnel, training, and organization; coordinate activities' with department Clinical Division Chiefs, HHSA branches, and other County departments; diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders from a psychiatric and medical perspective; assess the medical needs of mental health and substance abuse clients within the department, and in the community; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, subordinates, mental health, health, alcohol and other drug treatment and social services professionals, contract providers, elected and appointed County officials, mental health consumers and their family members, community groups, and the general public; and analyze situations, draw sound conclusions and take or recommend appropriate action.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of academic coursework and training as defined in Section 623 of Title IX of the California Administrative Code and possession of M.D. degree from an accredited college or university and completion of an approved residency in psychiatry;

AND

Graduate training in psychiatry to be supplemented by an additional period of two (2) years of training or practice in the field of psychiatry, one (1) year of which shall be administrative or management experience. Additional specialization or certification in adult, older adult or youth psychiatry by a specialty board recognized by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association is highly desired;

AND

Possession of a Physician and Surgeon Certificate issued by the California Medical Board.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid California driver's license.
Possession of a Physician and Surgeon Certificate issued by the California Medical Board.
Incumbents are required to follow the ethical and legal standards required to maintain licensure with the California Medical Board.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.

1. Do you possess a Physician and Surgeon Certificate issued by the California Medical Board? If "Yes", please enter your license number. If "No", type N/A.
2. Have you completed academic coursework and training as defined in Section 623 of Title IX of the California Administrative code, and possess an M.D. degree from an accredited college or university with completion of an approved residency in psychiatry? If "Yes", please provide the coursework information, as w