RELIEF MENTAL HEALTH PSYCHIATRIST

DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTHEXAM NUMBER: b4736BRELIEF MENTAL HEALTH PSYCHIATRISTOPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITYAPPLICATION FILING PERIOD: May 14, 2021 at 9:00 AM - until the needs of the position are met.DEFINITION:Renders professional medical services in a mental health setting on an hourly as needed basis.CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:Incumbents in these positions are assigned to a County Physician Registry. Positions allocable to this class report to a program manager or supervising psychiatrist and perform a full range of professional psychiatric services which requires completion of an approved residency in psychiatry. Relief Mental Health Psychiatrist may function as the clinical lead for multidisciplinary treatment team. Screens for health-related concerns and performs psychiatric evaluations.RESPONSIBILITIES:Develops comprehensive treatment plans.Evaluates individuals/clients to determine if probable cause is met to initiate detention under WIC 5150.Provides clinical consultation to other medical providers and staff, including interns and resident physicians, regarding treatment interventions, medical and diagnostic work performed and participates in clinical case conferences.Performs medication support services by evaluating the need for psychotropic medications.Prescribes, administers medications, and monitors their overall effect.Orders, obtains, reviews, and monitors pertinent laboratory tests.Participates in the quality of care and provides input into formulating corrective action plans to mitigate future clinical risk.Testifies in court as an expert witness, as needed.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Completion of a residency approved by an American Specialty Board in Psychiatry or equivalent training.LICENSE:California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California.PHYSICAL CLASS: 2 – Light. Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.EXAMINATION CONTENT:This is a noncompetitive examination intended to merely qualify applicants. Applicants will be placed on an eligible register without indication of relative standing in the examination.ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:The names of qualifying candidates will be added to the Eligible Register for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.AVAILABLE SHIFT:Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.SPECIAL INFORMATION:All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process.APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. We must receive your application by 5:00 pm, PST, on the last day of STRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE:Applications must be submitted online only. We must receive your application from the first day of filing at 9:00 a.m. (PT) to the last day of filing at 5:00 PM. (PT). Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5 p.m. deadline on the last day of filing to ensure you have sufficient time to verify your email address.IMPORTANT NOTES:Please note that ALL information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.DEPARTMENT CONTACT:Department Contact Name: Hon Sang Cheang, Exam AnalystDepartment Contact Phone: (323) 705-3880 or 213-972-7034Department Contact Email: #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06