Chief Correctional Health Medical Advisor

3 weeks ago

Santa Barbara, California, United States County of Santa Barbara Full time
Job Summary

The County of Santa Barbara is seeking a highly motivated physician to serve as the Chief Correctional Health Medical Advisor. This senior-level manager will be responsible for monitoring healthcare delivery within the County jail system and Juvenile Hall, and advising the Sheriff, Chief Probation Officer, Public Health Chief Medical Officer, and the Public Health Director on the performance of contracted jail healthcare providers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor and coordinate oversight of all clinical and related activities of the Jail Health Contractor clinical staff to implement NCCHC and evidence-based standards of healthcare for the inmate population.
  • Provide ongoing advisement and report to the County Sheriff, Probation, Behavioral Wellness, and Public Health Departments, as well as the Jail Health Contractor.
  • 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.
  • Ability to work as a member of the 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 the Sheriff, Probation, Behavioral Wellness, Public Health, and the Contractor to implement best practices and NCCHC standards of healthcare 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 healthcare 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.
  • Works closely with the Correctional Health Quality Care Improvement Manager - Public Health to develop and implement continuous quality improvement efforts.
Requirements
  • 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.
  • Positions in this class will be required to possess a valid driver's license at the time of application and possess a valid California Class C Driver's License at the time of appointment.
Knowledge and Abilities
  • Advanced principles and practices of modern medicine, medical diagnosis, and treatment.
  • Community resources in medical treatment.
  • American Medical Association ethics and standards.
  • Pharmacology, including laws regarding informed consent, dosage ranges, drug incompatibilities, and side effects.
  • ICD-10 and CPT coding and billing principles.
  • Healthcare management practices and principles.
  • Development of medical policies, procedures, and protocols.
  • Principles and practices of training.
  • Standard English grammar and usage.
Preferred Qualifications
  • The ability to read, write, and converse fluently in Spanish and English.
  • Experience working in correctional health is also desirable.

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