SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST (RANGE C) - UNCLASSIFIED

Senior Psychiatrist

The Nevada Department of Corrections is hiring for a Senior Psychiatrist in Las Vegas, Ely, or Lovelock. Under administrative direction, plans, directs and participates on providing medical care to the mentally ill or mentally disabled; may supervise a subordinate staff providing professional medical services or patient care; and does related work as required. Performs psychiatric evaluations by reviewing data from referral services and client record; interviewing family of client to obtain additional date; conducting psychiatric examination for client by interview to elicit subjective information and to observe the client's mood, speech, perceptivity, thought process and intellectual functions; evaluating the data acquired and deciding whether a mental disorder is present and if so, what are the most appropriate recommendations for the treatment of the disorder; and stating recommendations for the treatment management of the client. The purpose of the psychiatric evaluation is to determine the most probable cause of the client's disorder for use as a working diagnosis and indicative treatment. Senior Psychiatrists typically report to the Medical Director. Clinical work is carried out independently and reviewed periodically by means of a peer review, case conferences and related mechanisms. Consultation/education activity is also conducted independently consistent with agency needs. These activities are largely governed by state and federal laws regarding client rights and services to the mentally ill. Department, agency and program guidelines, policies and procedures; and medical ethics. Special assignments and requests are communicated and may be reviewed by the Medical Director.

Graduation from a medical school approved by the Nevada Board of Examiners, completion of one year internship in an approved hospital and two years of practice in the field of psychiatry and certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Must possess a valid license to practice Medicine from the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners at the time of appointment is required; and must be maintained throughout employment without interruption.

The Nevada Department of Corrections Medical Division is committed to providing quality, evidenced based health care using an efficient system of managed care that is professional, humane and appropriate and is supportive of the overall mission of the Nevada Department of Corrections. Each major institution has a medical and dental clinic and some infirmary capacity. There are two institutions with on-site acute care infirmaries with approximately 91 infirmary beds. The medical staff engages in over 600 patient care contacts each day statewide. The Medical Division provides primary care at each institution and on-site clinics are held periodically with outside specialists such as cardiologists, surgeons, and gastroenterologists. The Medical Division also provides hospitalization in community hospitals when necessary.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication (Download PDF reader).
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) (Download PDF reader).

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255