County of Santa Barbara
Psychiatrist
County of Santa Barbara, Lompoc, California, United States, 93437
SALARY : $123.7000 - $141.3540 Hourly, $258,177 - $295,023 Annually. Bilingual allowance when applicable, 5% Special Duty Assignment allowance when regularly assigned to the Psychiatric Health Facility or when regularly assigned to work in North County positions in Lompoc and Santa Maria.New Hire Incentive:
The County has a generous hiring incentive program and may provide reimbursement for reasonable relocation expenses, and at the discretion of the CEO, can provide flexible relocation assistance, housing, student loan offsets, cash incentives, and/or vacation and sick leave pre-accruals in the interest of attracting the best talent to the organization.BENEFITS OVERVIEW:Vacation:
12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment.Holidays:
12 days per year.Sick Leave:
12 days sick leave per year. Unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement.Health Plan:
Choice of medical and dental plans (with vision care). The county contributes toward the employee's premium.On-Site Employee Health Clinics:
Provides ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents over age 15.Specialized Duty allowance when applicable.We are accepting applications to establish one employment list to fill full-time and part-time vacancies in
Santa Barbara ,
Santa Maria , and
Lompoc
for the
Behavioral Wellness Department . To be considered for a specific location, you must check the individual
Location(s)
on the application where you would be willing to accept an assignment. Although incumbents will be assigned a home base location, the selected candidate may need to travel between different sites within Santa Barbara County.ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:Founded in 1962, it is the mission of the Department of Behavioral Wellness to promote the prevention of and recovery from mental illness and addiction among individuals, families and communities, by providing effective leadership and delivering state-of-the-art, culturally competent services.THE POSITION:
The 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.Examples of Duties:Conducts 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.Keeps medical records and prepares psychiatric reports; and testifies to the Superior Court on matters concerning petitions and affidavits.Employment Standards:
In 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.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 PROCESS:Review 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.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.The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants.APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE:
Open until filled. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day.Amaris Tang, Recruitment Analyst
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The County has a generous hiring incentive program and may provide reimbursement for reasonable relocation expenses, and at the discretion of the CEO, can provide flexible relocation assistance, housing, student loan offsets, cash incentives, and/or vacation and sick leave pre-accruals in the interest of attracting the best talent to the organization.BENEFITS OVERVIEW:Vacation:
12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment.Holidays:
12 days per year.Sick Leave:
12 days sick leave per year. Unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement.Health Plan:
Choice of medical and dental plans (with vision care). The county contributes toward the employee's premium.On-Site Employee Health Clinics:
Provides ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents over age 15.Specialized Duty allowance when applicable.We are accepting applications to establish one employment list to fill full-time and part-time vacancies in
Santa Barbara ,
Santa Maria , and
Lompoc
for the
Behavioral Wellness Department . To be considered for a specific location, you must check the individual
Location(s)
on the application where you would be willing to accept an assignment. Although incumbents will be assigned a home base location, the selected candidate may need to travel between different sites within Santa Barbara County.ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:Founded in 1962, it is the mission of the Department of Behavioral Wellness to promote the prevention of and recovery from mental illness and addiction among individuals, families and communities, by providing effective leadership and delivering state-of-the-art, culturally competent services.THE POSITION:
The 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.Examples of Duties:Conducts 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.Keeps medical records and prepares psychiatric reports; and testifies to the Superior Court on matters concerning petitions and affidavits.Employment Standards:
In 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.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 PROCESS:Review 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.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.The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants.APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE:
Open until filled. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day.Amaris Tang, Recruitment Analyst
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