Medical Director Services

The County of Kings is seeking a qualified Medical Director to provide clinical oversight for its Behavioral Health Mental Health Plan (MHP) and Drug Medi‑Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC‑ODS). The role is a hybrid arrangement (0‑20 on‑site hours per week, with the remainder remote) delivering up to 20 hours weekly (potentially 40 hours if needed) at $300 per hour, for an initial two‑year term (July 1 2027 – June 30 2029) with an option to extend two additional years. Responsibilities include supervising psychiatrists and medication support teams, developing and updating clinical policies, conducting chart reviews, providing training (minimum four sessions per fiscal year), coordinating care across hospitals, jails, and community providers, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations (WIC, CCR, DHCS, HIPAA/HITECH), maintaining licensure and certifications (Medi‑Cal, ASAM, DMC), and supplying own malpractice, cyber‑liability, and auto insurance. The contractor must provide a secure remote workspace, high‑speed internet, and a County‑provided laptop. • Hybrid on‑site/remote work (0‑20 hrs on‑site weekly) at 1222 W Lacey Blvd., Hanford, CA. • Compensation: $300/hr, up to 2,080 hrs FY (≈ $312k‑$624k). • Required certifications: Medical license, Medi‑Cal/Medi‑Aid enrollment, ASAM A & B (or board‑certified in Addiction Medicine), DMC certification (or obtain within 90 days). • Mandatory training: ≥5 CME hours in addiction medicine annually; ≥4 training sessions per fiscal year. • Insurance requirements: Medical malpractice, sexual abuse, cyber‑liability, auto insurance at County minimums. • Evaluation based on experience, regulatory knowledge, clinical oversight, care coordination, licensure, and administrative capacity.