Reporting to the Director of SSA, the Medical Director will serve as an adviser and expert in the development and application of comprehensive integrated health programs and services, including prevention efforts for current SSA clients and those at-risk of requiring services. The primary job duties of the Medical Director include, but are not limited to:
Upholds the values and mission of SSA while making significant professional contributions
Provides expert guidance in interactions with local health care agencies and medical providers
Helps develop and oversee contracts for medical services embedded in or in partnership with SSA
Provides medical leadership for community medical and safety efforts that coordinate responses to topics like child abuse, neglect and trauma, access to medical care, social determinants of health and more
Provides executive leadership for relevant medical projects and coordinates with other local agencies and providers in response to legislative and process changes such as California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM)
Provides education to medical doctors in the community on child abuse, neglect, maltreatment and trauma, and social determinants of health including Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Participates in OC multi-disciplinary teams that:
Educate about child abuse and neglect prevention and identification
Ensure children are protected
Review the death of children, women and the elderly
Enhances support for and knowledge of pediatric providers in order to increase:
Quality of care
Accuracy of medical opinions
Appropriate reporting to the Child Abuse Registry
Referrals to services for high risk families
Consults on emergent public health threats in accordance with laws and regulations of the state of California and on specific agency policy and practice related to SSA matters
Participates in disaster planning
Trains community medical providers, residents, students, SSA social work staff; law enforcement; other community partners, and the general public
Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs including providing administrative direction
Acts as liaison to other County agencies/departments, including SSA business partners, when required
Maintains a current, valid California medical license
Analyzes, comprehends, and interprets applicable state and federal laws
Performs other duties and responsibilities as required
Location: Orange County, CA