Co Medical Director/Court Services - Santa Clara, CA
Updated 10/12/26
$300,000
– $400,000
yearly
Santa Clara, California, United States
Physician
Psychiatry
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
3 years
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
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
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
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
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
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service