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


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 - 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 - 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, you'll 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, we'll confirm that you either have completion of a residency or are actively pursuing it.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

To be considered for this position, you only need 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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 " APPLY" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing, as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.

Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you met the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice.

Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS . Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.


All correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add and to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail.
Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.


FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed person have a Social Security number for record control purposes.


NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.


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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at
Veteran's Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.
CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY.
Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested.
Comments such as "see resume or application" will NOT be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

• Yes, I have read and understand the above information and instructions.

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LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Do you possess a California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California?

• Yes, I have attached my California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate to my application.
• Yes, I will submit my California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate to View email address on click.appcast.io within 7 (seven) calendar days from submitting my application.
• No, I do not have a California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate.

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If you indicated YES to the previous question, please specify below:
• Certificate Number
If you do not have the required certificate, please indicate "N/A" below.
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At the time of hire, will you have completed a residency approved by an American Specialty Board in psychiatry or equivalent training*?
*Equivalent training means any training that is officially recognized by the relevant American Certifying Board as meeting their standards.

• Yes, I have already completed a residency approved by an American Specialty Board in psychiatry or equivalent training.
• Yes, at the time of hiring, I will have completed a residency approved by an American Specialty Board in psychiatry or equivalent training.
• No, I have not completed, nor do I intend on completing a residency approved by an American Specialty Board in psychiatry or equivalent training.

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If you indicated YES to the previous question, please specify below:
• Name of residency program
• Completion Date or Estimated Completion Date
• Approving Institution (example: American Specialty Board in psychiatry)
If this does not apply, please indicate "N/A" below.
Required Question