MENTAL HEALTH PSYCHIATRIST

MENTAL HEALTH PSYCHIATRIST Print ( Apply ufeff MENTAL HEALTH PSYCHIATRIST Salary $266,956.56 - $357,867.60 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number Y4735C Department HEALTH SERVICES Opening Date 09/20/2024 + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER: Y4735C FILING DATE: September 23, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) CLOSING DATE: Continuous -Until needs of the department are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: NON-COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY Due to Critical Shortage Recruitment, incumbents and appointees shall be compensated beginning at Step 7 of the salary range. The Critical Shortage Recruitment was established in the Los Angeles County Code Section 6.10.050A. The recruitment rates shall remain in effect through June 30, 2026, or until it is determined that a shortage no longer exists, whichever is sooner. Correctional Health Services u2013 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus The County of Los Angeles is currently offering up to 20% bonus for full-time Mental Health Psychiatrist positions hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population. The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services invites motivated and career-focused individuals to apply for the position of Mental Health Psychiatrist. If you're actively working toward meeting the minimum qualifications, you are still encouraged to submit an application and be considered. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its unified system of 23 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics u2013 DHS annually provides direct care for over 500,000 outstanding patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $8.4 billion . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. For additional information regarding DHS please visit MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION : Renders professional medical services in the field of psychiatry. Essential Job Functions Performs psychiatric evaluations and screens for health-related concerns as needed. Develops comprehensive psychiatric 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. Assists in the planning, direction, and implementation of departmental initiatives and protocols to enhance and improve client care. Performs medication support services by evaluating the need for psychotropic medications. Prescribes medications and monitors their overall effect and may administer medication/s, when necessary. Orders, obtains, reviews and monitors pertinent laboratory tests. Participates in evaluation of the quality of care and provides input into formulating corrective action plans to mitigate future clinical risk. Conducts academic and/or research activities. Conducts trainings or assists in the training of interns and resident physicians. Testifies in court as an expert witness. Discusses patient information with relevant third parties including attorneys, judges and family members, following appropriate release of information or court order. Requirements LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: To be considered for this exciting opportunity, prior to your start date, youu2019ll need to have a completion of a residency approved by an American Specialty Board in psychiatry or equivalent training and will need to provide the hiring team supporting documentation. Equivalent training is defined as that training which the appropriate American Certifying Board formally recognizes in writing as being equivalent. Still working on your license? No worries You can still apply and may even receive a contingent job offer while completing the process. Throughout the process, weu2019ll confirm that you either have completion of a residency or are actively pursuing it. SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: To be considered for this position, you onlyneed to possess a California State Physician and Surgeon's certificate, authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California, at this time. This certificate must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. Please attach a copy of your certificate to your application or provide it to within seven (7) calendar days of submitting your application. Please note: If you are unable to meet the additional requirements above while on the hiring list (12 months), your application will expire. If the job posting is still available, you are welcome to reapply. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS II: Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This is a noncompetitive examination. Applicants who qualify for this position will be placed on the list for a period of 12 months and will need to meet the requirements within that timeframe. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed as they are received and only those who qualify will be placed on the list for 12 months. SPECIAL INFORMATION: AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays . VACANCY INFORMATION: The current vacancies are located within Correctional Health; however, the this list will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking the green

Created: 2025-12-05