California Children's Services (CCS) - Public Health Services

San Joaquin County Public Health Services has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and seasoned physician with pediatric experience to be the California Children's Services (CCS) Medical Director (Assistant Health Officer). The CCS Medical Director (Assistant Health Officer) has the critical responsibility of providing medical consultation for the California Children’s Services Program.San Joaquin County Public Health Services (PHS) provides a broad array of programs and services to protect and promote the health and well-being of residents across the county. This includes a renowned state-of-the-art Public Health Laboratory and an Immunization Registry that also serves other counties. Its 250+ member staff is multidisciplinary — including epidemiologists, microbiologists, physicians and public health nurses, health educators, nutritionists, social workers, communicable disease investigators, community health outreach workers, and staff who oversee administrative support functions.The California Children’s Services (CCS) program within Public Health provides case management to children with physical disabilities and other specified medical conditions. The Assistant Health Officer/ CCS Medical Director provides medical direction on medical eligibility and case management, and acts as a liaison with State CCS and local health care providers. The CCS Medical Director determines medical eligibility for the Medical Therapy Program; implements the Child Health and Disability Prevention Program (CHDP) in accordance with federal and state regulations and provides medical oversight to the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs (CLPPP) and the Health Care Program for Children in Foster Care (HCPCFC).Job DetailsSalary$221,091.00 - $263,561.00 AnnuallyLocation Lathrop, CAJob TypeFull-TimeRemote EmploymentRemote OptionalDepartmentPublic Health/California Children ServicesClosing Date4/26/2024 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); TijuanaAgency infoAgencySan Joaquin CountyWebsiteAddress 44 North San Joaquin Street Stockton, California, 95202