Senior Psychiatrist (Supervisor)

Job Description and Duties

Board Certified up to $434,120 Annual Base Salary
Board Eligible up to $423,991 Annual Base Salary
** Above salaries include 15% pay differential **

The Senior Psychiatrist (Supervisor) will be directed by the Chief Psychiatrist in the Medical Staff Department at the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Direct clinical supervision of the psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners under the direction of the Chief Psychiatrist and Medical Director.
• Assure that performance standards of psychiatric practice conform to hospital policy, Department of State Hospitals (DSH) policy, Medical Staff standards, and relevant State laws.
• Compliance shall be reflected in timely, accurate, and appropriate employee annual clinical performance evaluations that reflect essential duties as stated in the duty statement.
• Monitor clinical performance of each new psychiatrist and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner using direct observation and information provided from the proctor and/or mentor and assure that clinical performance reflects the field's standard of care.
• Applies and demonstrates knowledge of correct methods in Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI). Assist in the maintenance of a safe and secure environment through response to physical assaults, escape attempts or other major patient disturbance, and assist in the management of the conduct of the patients.
• Performs the duties of the staff psychiatrist when necessitated by absences, as required.
• Maintain compliance with Joint Commission and State Licensing standards.
• Monitor the performance of program psychiatrists under Joint Commission, State Licensing, and Medical Staff By-Laws standards.
• Utilizing analysis of performance data, provide individualized guidance and direction to psychiatrists to assist them in achieving and maintaining established professional standards of quality and performance.

Eligibility : To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.

**It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications.**

If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy.

Click here to take the Senior Psychiatrist, Supervisor Exam

Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey

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Working Conditions

• This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA).

• This position is In-Office with the option of one (1) day of telework per week. 

• An alternate work schedule of 4 / 10 hour days is available.

• No weekends required.

Special Requirements

• The Medical Staff of Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero requires Senior Psychiatrist, Supervisor candidates meet the Medical Staff criteria for privileging set forth in the facility Bylaws.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical Benefits (health, dental, and vision)
• Work life balance (some positions qualify for flexible work hours and schedules, and a minimum of 10 days of paid leave annually – specific accrual rates can be found here )
• Paid Holidays and leave (family medical leave, military leave, etc)
• Defined benefit retirement program with CalPERS
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• School loan forgiveness under federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program (discounts to health clubs)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• ScholarShare (college savings account)
• On-the-job training and professional development
• Most positions qualify for annual raises until you reach the maximum salary for that position, subject to meeting performance standards

Additional Information

• Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
• Applications postmarked on the final filing date will be accepted.
• Scanned, copied, or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• Applications will be screened and only the most competitive will be offered an interview.
• Any limited-term appointments may transition in to a permanent appointment.
• Selected candidates will be required to submit to a criminal history review utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.
• This position requires candidates to pass a Medical Evaluation. You will be required to submit to a Medical Evaluation and receive clearance prior to being hired.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other -
  • You must attach a copy of your current CV.