Introduction

THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.

Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.

Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted online.

Qualified bilingual persons who speak English and are also fluent in: Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, Korean, Mien, Tagalog, Amharic, Farsi, Dari, Tigrigna, Russian, Romanian or Sign Languages are especially encouraged to apply. There is an additional biweekly compensation for persons in positions designated bilingual.Qualified candidates may be tested to demonstrate language proficiency.

THE POSITION

Under direction, to plan, organize, and direct a large group of closely related services or programs in a public health or mental health department; to coordinate services with other County health agencies; to provide professional consultation; and to do related work as required.

Physician V incumbents manage a division/department in the Health Care Service Agency. It is further distinguished from the classification of Physician IV in that the Physician IV exercises functional and administrative supervision over a program. Their services or programs may also be recognized by the medical community as being the most essential to the operation of a public health or mental health program. They report directly to a Medical or Department Director.

THE VACANCY

The current vacancy is for a position with psychiatric specialty which requires successful completion of a four-year residency in psychiatry. However, the eligible list resulting from this recruitment will be used to fill future vacancies with or without specialty designations.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

In addition to the minimum qualifications and knowledge and skills listed below, ideal candidates for the current vacancy 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.

Ideal candidates will also:

• Have an acute understanding of, and experience with, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, services, and delivery.
• Be a solid effective leader who aligns the organization's vision and values and manages work groups by inspiring and advising subordinates, facilitating goal accomplishment, and tracking and evaluating performance to ensure success.
• Think strategically, determine long-term goals, and identify the best approaches to achieve those goals. (somewhat redundant with above bullet point)
• Be an innovative thinker who combines ideas in unique ways and can explore situations from multiple perspectives while quickly calculating risks and initiating action to achieve a recognized benefit.
• Demonstrate management acumen - operating effectively within the organization; effectively managing people, resources and risk.
• Have professional integrity - displaying and promoting high standards of ethical conduct and behaviors consistent with agency and governmental standards.
• Effectively present and receive information and concepts, in written and oral formats, as well as actively listen to ensure understanding
• Consistently maintain effectiveness even when experiencing changes in work priorities and takes prompt action to accomplish objectives; champions policy/practice changes.
• Be eloquent and persuasive, able to inspire confidence and build support within and outside the organization.
• Use appropriate management methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; facilitating the completion of team goals.
• Be a self-directed problem-solver with high standards for quality and a strong commitment to public service.
• Be an approachable and politically astute leader with a style that quickly fosters trust, loyalty, respect, commitment and partnership.
• Knowledgeable of the social determinants of health and health equity

For more detailed information about the job classification, please visit: Physician V (#5143).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum professional requirements for admission to the competitive assessment process include:

EITHER I

The equivalent of two years in the class of Physician IV in the Alameda County Classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney's Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.)

OR II

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.

Education:
If appointed to a Public Health Director position, possession of an MPH from an accredited college or university,

AND

License:
Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California.

Special Requirements:

1. In compliance with the Administrative Simplification provision of the Health Insurance and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), employees in this classification are required to possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number prior to their first day on the job.
2. In compliance with Medicare regulations, employees in this classification are required to complete the "Medicare Enrollment Process for Physicians and Non-Physician Practitioners" through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, prior to their first day on the job. Active enrollment in Medicare is a condition of employment. Failure to attain or maintain active enrollment will result in termination.
3. In compliance with the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and the Federal Cures Act, Employees in this classification who are required to render direct specialty mental health services in the course of their assignment must successfully be enrolled in Provider Application and Validation for Enrollment (PAVE) web portal prior to commencing employment.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification.

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:
• Clinical standards of practice and licensure requirements.
• Administrative principles, practices and techniques.
• Current trends in research, legislation related to the specialty/service.
• Modern principles, practices and trends in an appropriate medical specialty.
• Mental health or public health organization procedures.
• Effective management practices in a mental health or public health setting.
• Community, state and national resources available for application in the medical specialty.
• Community organization and private/public dynamics and development.
• Principles and best practices in the delivery of culturally competent medical services
• Administrative analysis and report preparation.
• Management principles and best practices including workforce planning, employee supervision and resource allocation.

Ability to:
• Administer a large medical program.
• Plan, organize and direct a public health/mental health services.
• Supervise and instruct subordinate professional and technical personnel.
• Assist in the development and presentation of educational programs.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Supervise and instruct subordinate professional and technical personnel.
• Work effectively with a wide variety of people.

EXAMINATION COMPONENTS

The examination will consist of the following steps:

1) A review of candidates' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the classification will move on to the next step in the examination process.

2) A review of candidates' Supplemental Questionnaires to select the best qualified applicants. Those candidates selected as best qualified will move on to the next step in the examination process.

3) An oral interview examination which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview examination may contain situational exercises.

CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION.

We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.