MENTAL HEALTH PSYCHIATRIST

Psychiatrist Position

Renders professional medical services in the field of psychiatry. Positions allocable to this class provide specialized medical services, the nature of which requires completion of an approved residency in psychiatry.

Essential Job Functions

Performs medical work in the medical field of psychiatry. Conducts training or assists in the training of interns and resident physicians. Consults with staff physicians and para-medical personnel regarding care of patients and medical and diagnostic work performed. Performs or assists in carrying out administrative responsibilities which may include such duties as budget preparation for the section, determining equipment and supply needs, carrying out personnel functions, or developing revising work procedures to expedite work load or improve level of service. Assists in the planning and direction of health programs in the field of psychiatry.

Requirements

Selection requirements include training and experience: completion of a residency approved by an American Specialty Board in psychiatry. License: California State Physician and Surgeon's license authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California. A valid California Class "C" Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternate method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. 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. To compete in this examination process, applicants must have a current active California State Physician and Surgeon's license issued by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California. A copy of this required license must be submitted at the time of filing. Candidates who are within six months of completion of residency may compete in the examination process; however, final appointment cannot be made until the completion of residency is completed and proof of the required documentation is submitted to the Department of Mental Health, Exams Unit.

Additional Information

This is a noncompetitive examination. This examination is intended to merely qualify applicants. Applicants will be placed on an eligible register without indication of relative standing in the examination. 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. Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, holidays or weekends. Past and present mental health clients and family members are encouraged to apply. 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.