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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