Correctional Mental Health Psychiatrist — 20% Recruitment Bonus

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity - EMERGENCY

EXAM NUMBER: Y4735C-DOJ

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

October 5, 2026, AT 8:00 a.m., PT This opportunity will remain open until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. Due to Critical Shortage Recruitment, incumbents and appointees shall be compensated beginning at Step 7 ($32,749.94 monthly includes 20 percent Recruitment and Retention Bonus) 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, 2027, 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. Los Angeles County is under a Department of Justice Consent Decree to improve conditions and mental health care in County jails and support justice-involved populations post-release. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in our mission of providing a range of services both in the jail and community. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the justice-involved population of LACounty, this may be the opportunity for you. The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Mental Health Psychiatrist vacancies related to the DOJ Consent Decree. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before your initial work period ends, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Mental Health Psychiatrist. 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 integrated system of 25 health centers, four acute hospitals, and an expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit . 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.

THE 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 by providing direct psychiatric care to incarcerated patients in a correctional setting. 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. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Completion of a residency approved by an American Specialty Board in psychiatry or equivalent training.*

LICENSE:

California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. 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. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Equivalent training is defined as that training which the appropriate American Certifying Board formally recognizes in writing as being equivalent.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

We are looking for psychiatrists who are specifically mission-driven, clinically grounded, and able to work effectively with a highly underserved population. Flexibility is also important, including comfort working across different facilities and assignments. Information pertaining to the completion of residency program: Applicants who have completed the required residency training program approved by the American Specialty Board MUST attach a legible copy of their certificate of completion to their application at the time of filing. Information pertaining to the required California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate: Applicants who have the required California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California MUST attach a legible copy of their certificate to their application at the time of filing or provide the title(s) of the certificate(s)/license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration, and the name(s) of the issuing agency(ices), as specified in the Minimum Requirements. Applications submitted without evidence of the required licenses or certificates will be rejected. PHYSICAL CLASS II - 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.. OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS: Before the end of your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The current vacancies are to be filled within Correctional Health.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. APPLICATION & FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed online only. Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add the following email addresses to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. View email address on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA 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. Plan to submit your online application in a timely manner 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.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. 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. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

SELECTED CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job-related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); substance abuse; anyone on probation.

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.

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DEPARTMENT CONTACT:

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