Co Medical Director/Court Services - Santa Clara, CA

Job description

Job description
Co Medical Director/Court Services
Location: Santa Clara, CA

Job Responsibilities
Serve as Co-Medical Director for Court Services program
Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment for court-referred patients
Conduct competency evaluations and restoration services
Collaborate with legal, clinical, and administrative teams
Participate in court hearings, case conferences, and provide expert testimony
Supervise and mentor psychiatric and clinical staff
Develop and implement clinical protocols and quality improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with all regulatory, legal, and organizational standards
Participate in on-call rotation as needed
Qualifications
MD or DO, Board Certified in Psychiatry
Active California medical license (or ability to obtain)
DEA license required
Experience in forensic, correctional, or court-related psychiatry preferred
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary and legal teams
Working Hours
Full-time schedule (details to be determined)
May include participation in on-call rotation
Skills
Expertise in forensic and court-related psychiatric evaluations
Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic skills
Leadership and team management capabilities
Effective communication in both clinical and legal settings
Ability to navigate complex systems involving healthcare and the legal system
Job Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities
Serve as Co-Medical Director for the Court Services program
Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment for court-referred patients
Perform competency evaluations and restoration services
Collaborate with legal, clinical, and administrative teams
Participate in court hearings, case conferences, and provide expert testimony
Supervise and mentor psychiatric and clinical staff
Develop and implement clinical protocols and quality improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards
Participate in on-call rotation as needed
Qualifications

Qualifications
MD or DO, Board Certified in Psychiatry
Active California medical license (or ability to obtain)
DEA license required
Experience in forensic, correctional, or court-related psychiatry preferred
Prior leadership or Medical Director experience preferred
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary and legal teams
Working Hours

Working Hours
Full-time schedule
Daytime hours (typical business hours)
Participation in on-call rotation as needed
Schedule may vary based on court services and program needs
Skills

Skills
Strong expertise in forensic and court-related psychiatric evaluations
Excellent clinical judgment and diagnostic skills
Ability to provide expert testimony and communicate effectively in legal settings
Leadership and team management capabilities
Strong collaboration with multidisciplinary and legal teams
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage complex cases within structured systems
Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care