Chief Physician - Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

Chief Physician (IM/FP) – Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

$293,532 - $302,340 annual salary (Time-Limited Board Certified)

$278,856 - $287,196 annual salary (Lifetime Board Certified)

Do you have a keen professional interest in addiction medicine and substance use treatment? California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) is seeking Internal Medicine/Family Practice physician leader to join our Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program.  This newly-created statewide program is designed to provide integrated, specialized care to patients with a history of substance use who require additional medical assistance. 

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Oversight of clinical services for the Complex Patient Population Program (CPPP), including coordination of substance use disorder treatment (SUDT), medication-assisted treatment (MAT), pain and palliative care services, Hepatitis C treatment, transgender care, and other patient populations requiring high intensity clinical services
• Clinical and administrative leadership and direct supervision of physicians providing complex patient care via telehealth
• Assisting in the implementation and clinical operation of a statewide CPPP that prepares primary care providers to screen, refer, and treat patients with SUDT and other high intensity clinical needs
• Coordination and support of post-release treatment and services
• On-call duties and occasional travel to correctional institutions and community health care organizations

In return for your efforts, we offer a competitive compensation package, including:

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Secure State of California retirement that vests in five years
• Robust 401(k) and 457 retirement plans (tax defer up to $38,000 - $50,000 per year)
• Relocation assistance for those new to State of California service
• Paid insurance, license, and DEA renewal
• And much more

These distinctive opportunities are currently based in our Southern California Santa Ana office with future opportunities available shortly in Southern California at our Diamond Bar and Rancho Cucamonga offices; and in Northern California in our Elk Grove office.  Please be sure to let us know your location preference when contacting us.

Take the first step toward leading one of these clinical teams and contact us today!

These distinctive opportunities are currently based in our Southern California Santa Ana office with future opportunities available shortly in Southern California at our Diamond Bar and Rancho Cucamonga offices; and in Northern California in our Elk Grove office.  Please be sure to let us know your location preference when contacting us.

Take the first step and contact us today:

MedCareers@cdcr.ca.gov

You may also apply online at www.cchcs.ca.gov.

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