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County of Riverside

Psychiatrist II, III, IV - Multiple Openings Multiple Locations

County of Riverside, Riverside, California, United States, 92504

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The County of Riverside's University Health System (RUHS) has employment opportunities available for

Psychiatrists with the Department of Behavioral Health . Board-eligible/board-certified candidates in all specialty areas are encouraged to apply. We currently have openings in our Riverside University Health System with: Riverside University Health System - Medical Center (MC) - Moreno Valley Riverside University Health System - Community Health Clinics (CHC's) - Throughout Riverside County Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health (BH) - Throughout Riverside County Riverside University Health System - Inpatient Treatment Facility (ITF) - Riverside Riverside University Health System - Emergency Treatment Services (ETS) - Riverside Riverside University Health System - Detention Health Services (DHS) - Throughout Riverside County County of Riverside - Detention Facilities (DHS): Robert Presley Detention Center (Riverside) Cois M. Byrd Detention Center (Murrieta) Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility (Banning) John J. Benoit Detention Center (Indio) Blythe Jail (Blythe) Regular and per-diem opportunities are available. Positions also have differentials based on location and environment. Responsibilities: Assumes medical responsibility for patients/clients under their direct care/supervision. Conducts comprehensive psychiatric assessments/evaluations and mental status examinations (MSEs) of patients/clients. Obtains and reviews data, including laboratory and other diagnostic procedures or consultations pertinent to the evaluation and treatment of patients/clients. Provides detailed written reports of assessments/evaluations, MSEs, diagnoses, and summaries of treatment provided. Provides specialized expertise in the development and implementation of individualized mental health treatment planning for assigned patients/clients. Provides competent psychotropic medication treatment and other psychiatric treatments to meet the needs of assigned patients/clients. Requirements: Possession of a valid Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate issued by the State of California. Possession of a Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration. Possession of a valid California Driver's License. Must be board eligible or certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, in general psychiatry. Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of the principles and practices of psychiatry, including individual, group, and family psychotherapy. Ability to perform specialized psychiatric/medical services in general psychiatry, evaluate and prescribe medication, and provide qualified, reimbursable services under guidelines of Medicare, Medi-Cal, and other funding sources.

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