Psychiatrist IV

  • San Bernardino
  • County Of San Bernardino, Ca

Salary : $346,590.40 - $411,964.80 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Multiple County Departments
Opening Date: 03/22/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
The Job
BENEFITS

  • CalHealthCares Loan Repayment Program - Up to $ 300,000 loan repayment for five (5) years of service.
  • Steven M. Thompson Physician Corps Loan Repayment Program - Up to $105,000 loan repayment for three (3) years of service
  • National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program - Up to $75,000 loan repayment for two (2) years of service or may be able to completely pay off student loans with continued service
    • Must work in an NHSC approved site.
  • 5% differential pay for ABPN Board Certification
  • $400 tuition reimbursement annually
  • Perfect Attendance Incentive - 16 hours Perfect Attendance Leave -OR- Gym membership reimbursement up to $299 annually
  • Employer-paid term life insurance - $35,000
  • Short Term Disability 55% up to $1,252 per week
  • Eligible to participate in the Dependent Care Assistance Plan
  • 2% Longevity Pay (after 15 years of continuous service)
The Department of Behavioral Health is recruiting for Psychiatrists IV who will serve as an Associate Medical Director and assume medical responsibility for adult and/or child and adolescent patients under their direct care and supervision in outpatient clinics. Essential duties include conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments/evaluations and mental status examinations (MSEs) of adult and/or child and adolescent patients, providing multi-axial diagnoses according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) approved by the American Psychiatric Association; developing and implementing individualized mental health treatment planning for assigned adult and/or child and adolescent patients; providing competent psychotropic medication treatment and other psychiatric treatments to meet the needs of assigned adult and/or child and adolescent patients; supervising Psychiatrists I, II, and III in their assigned clinics; assigning and reviewing work and training staff; participating in state level committees to develop policies and advise the Medical Director and administration regarding issues with the evaluation and treatment of mental health patients; participating in the decision-making at the clinic and regional levels, including quality improvement and quality management; performing related tasks as required.
Human Resources is also accepting applications for Psychiatrist III, Psychiatrist II and Psychiatrist I, apply as appropriate.
The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder services to county residents who are experiencing major mental illness or substance use related issues. DBH provides mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services to all age groups, with a primary emphasis on treating children/youth who may be seriously emotionally disturbed, adults who are experiencing a serious and persistent mental illness, and individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders. DBH also provides an array of outreach/engagement, prevention, and early intervention services. DBH's core values are service , integrity , accountability , and trust .
DBH is a unique County Department comprised of eight (8) direct service areas: Community Outpatient and Transitional Age Youth Services; Children and Youth Collaborative Services; Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services; 24-Hour and Specialty Services; Adult Justice Involved and Diversion Services; Medical Services; Community Engagement and Equity Services; Office of Patients' Rights and five (5) indirect service areas: Administrative and Fiscal Services; Public Relations and Outreach Services; Program Support Services; Disaster and Safety Unit; Office of Compliance. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1000 positions and an approximate $700 million-dollar annual budget.
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The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the Department.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Work Schedule : Evening and weekend shifts are available for some assignments (voluntary participation).
Completion of Residency: Official job offers cannot be made until candidate has verified completion of residency. Contingent job offers may be made to applicants who have provided verification of being within nine (9) months of completion of residency.
Teaching Requirement: Incumbents will be assigned to supervise/teach medical learners.
Background Check : An extensive background check will include a credit check, fingerprint/DOJ LiveScan, and DMV check. Must be a U.S. Citizen or be a permanent U.S. resident. Medical exam will also include drug and TB test.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must meet all of the following requirements:
Education : Graduation from an accredited school of medicine is required.
Residency : Completion of a residency in psychiatry approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education is required. A copy of the certificate of completion of residency MUST be submitted with the application.
License : Possession of a valid Physician's and Surgeon's certificate issued by the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California is required. Applicants MUST indicate number and expiration date on the Supplemental Questionnaire to be considered.
Certification : Possession of a valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate is required. A copy of the DEA certificate must be submitted with the application.
Experience: One (1) year of full-time experience as a full-scope supervisor, which included responsibility for hiring, disciplinary actions and work performance evaluations. -OR- Two (2) years of full-time experience working in a lead capacity. Experience must be gained within a public or private behavioral health or healthcare organization to be considered qualifying.
Desired Qualifications
Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.
The ideal candidate will be certified as a Diplomate by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. (Candidates who are certified should submit a copy of their certificate with the application). Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and have experience collaborating in multidisciplinary treatment teams and developing strong relationships with community providers. Experience working with the seriously mentally ill, eating disorders, under-served populations, and with children and adolescents is highly desirable.
Selection Process
Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed on a regular basis. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience , as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
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EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points.Click for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Supervisory Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits, please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
Retirement benefits subject to change.
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License : Possession of a valid Physician and Surgeon's certificate issued by either the Medical Board of California or Osteopathic Medial Board of California is required. List your license number and expiration date below.
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Residency in Psychiatry : Candidates who have completed an approved residency in Psychiatry must submit a copy of their certificate of completion. Candidates within six months of completion are required to submit a letter of verification. Candidates should scan/attach documentation to the online application in the attachments section OR fax to: (909) , attn: Psychiatrist IV. Documentation must be received within one week of the date of the statement below which applies.
  • I have completed an approved residency in psychiatry and have submitted a copy of my certificate of completion.
  • I have not completed an approved residency in psychiatry.

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DEA Certificate : Candidates must provide a copy of a valid Drug Enforcement Administration certificate.
Candidates should scan/attach documentation to the online application in the attachments section OR fax to: (909) , attn: Psychiatrist IV. Documentation must be received within one week of the date of the statement below which applies.
  • I have a valid DEA certificate and have submitted a copy with my application.
  • I do not have a valid DEA certificate.

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Competitive Evaluation Instructions: The information on the Application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Detailed responses should be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered (do not refer to a resume). Each response must include the name(s) of your employer(s), dates of employment where you performed the duty, and the title of your position(s). Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
  • I understand.

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Describe your experience as a Psychiatrist treating the seriously mentally ill and working with under-served populations.
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Describe your experience as a Psychiatrist collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
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Lead/Supervisory Experience: List each job in which you functioned as a lead worker or regular, ongoing supervisor (not as backup in case of absence). Describe your experience leading/supervising others in a behavioral health, substance abuse disorder treatment, or health care environment. Specify your position title, agency where employed, dates of employment, and the number of people/titles of positions led/supervised. Number jobs consecutively (i.e. Job 1, Job 2, Job 3) and then indicate the scope of your responsibilities for each job in the appropriate section below.
Example: Job 1: Supervising Psychiatrist, County of Riverside, 1/04 - present, supervised 2 Psychiatrists, 5 clinical therapists, 1 Psychiatric Technician.
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JOB 1: Check which of the following tasks you performed at this job.
  • Advise on work problems
  • Assign and review work
  • Train staff
  • Approve leave time
  • Change work schedules
  • Counsel on behavior problems
  • Give input on work performance evaluations
  • Write work performance evaluations for supervisor's signature
  • Write and sign work performance evaluations
  • Interview candidates for hiring
  • Recommend candidates for hiring
  • Make final hiring decisions
  • Recommend disciplinary actions
  • Carry out disciplinary actions (write reprimands, terminations, etc.)

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JOB 2: Check which of the following tasks you performed at this job.
  • Advise on work problems
  • Assign and review work
  • Train staff
  • Approve leave time
  • Change work schedules
  • Counsel on behavior problems
  • Give input on work performance evaluations
  • Write work performance evaluations for supervisor's signature
  • Write and sign work performance evaluations
  • Interview candidates for hiring
  • Recommend candidates for hiring
  • Make final hiring decisions
  • Recommend disciplinary actions
  • Carry out disciplinary actions (write reprimands, terminations, etc.)
  • N/A

10
JOB 3: Check which of the following tasks you performed at this job.
  • Advise on work problems
  • Assign and review work
  • Train Staff
  • Approve leave time
  • Change work schedules
  • Counsel behavior problems
  • Give input on work performance evaluations
  • Write work performance evaluations for supervisor's signature
  • Write and sign work performance evaluations
  • Interview candidates for hiring
  • Recommend candidates for hiring
  • Make final hiring decisions
  • Recommend disciplinary actions
  • Carry out disciplinary actions (write reprimands, terminations, etc.)
  • N/A

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.
Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
  • I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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  • I understand
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
  • I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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