Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist PositionEmployer: County of Santa BarbaraSalary: $277,080.96 - $316,623.84 AnnuallyLocation: County of Santa Barbara - All locations, CAJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 26-6167-02 (O)Department: Behavioral WellnessOpening Date: 11/26/2025Closing Date: ContinuousThe candidate selected for this position will, under direction, but with independent responsibility for professional results, provide psychiatric diagnostic and therapeutic service in a mental health clinic and/or inpatient psychiatric facility; and perform related duties as required. The candidate selected will also need to be able to treat patients using a measurement-based care approach as well as establish relationships with primary care and substance use disorder providers of clients.Adult Specialty: On-call rotation for adult services as required at the Psychiatric Health Facility, and 3 to 4 weeknights per month of telephone availability. Child/Adolescent Specialty: On-call rotation for child services is approximately one week per month of telephone availability. You may elect to volunteer for paid duty on weekends at the inpatient "Psychiatric Health Facility." For the position in the inpatient Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) : Incumbents will be required to acquire training in Management Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or a related crisis prevention course within the first six months of employment.Examples of DutiesConducts psychiatric examinations; makes diagnoses and prescribes therapy.Conducts individual and group psychotherapy; administers and interprets projective tests.Participates in staff conferences recommending appropriate treatment approaches.Assists in developing and organizing a program of clinic treatment.May direct case conferences; may serve as a consultant to other clinic staff, confers with patient's relatives regarding illness and treatment.Assists through consultation in establishing psychiatric programs and policies, cooperates with other public health and hospital personnel.Keeps medical records and prepares psychiatric reports; and testifies to the Superior Court on matters concerning petitions and affidavits.Employment StandardsIn order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (minimum qualifications) listed below:Completion of a residency training program in psychiatry AND possession of a valid license as a physician and surgeon issued by the State of California.Additional Requirements for Child-Adolescent Psychiatry Specialty:Completion of a residency training program in child and adolescent Psychiatry.Initial acceptance may be based on licensure as a physician and surgeon in another state; licensure as a physician and surgeon in California is required prior to appointment. For additional information on obtaining a license go to mbc.ca.gov or call toll-free View phone number on click.appcast.io. It may take up to 6 months to obtain a license. Additional Qualifications: Certification:Employees must obtain Board Certification in Psychiatry within five (5) years of employment.Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required at the time of appointment.Knowledge of: General medicine and psychiatry; current developments in the field of psychiatry; and hospital and clinic organization, management, and procedures. Ability to: Skillfully diagnose and treat severely and persistently mentally ill patients; analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action; prepare records and reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and maintain objectivity and confidentiality. Desired Qualifications:The ability to read, write, and converse fluently in English and Spanish is desirable. Note: You must self-certify on the application form that you are fluent in English and Spanish. The department will test you on your fluency.Application & Selection ProcessReview applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: Candidates' response to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the employment list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than eleven 11 qualified candidates.Applicants must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the supplemental questionnaire to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive written notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list.Conditional Job Offer: Live Scan and Background Check: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, the selected candidate's appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a Live Scan and background check which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. A Live Scan is electronic fingerprint scanning that is certified by the State Department of Justice. Further instructions about when and how to complete the Live Scan will be included in the offer letter. Appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.Recruiters will communicate with applicant by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines. Reasonable Accommodations: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.