County of Los Angeles
SUPERVISING MENTAL HEALTH PSYCHIATRIST
County of Los Angeles, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Supervisor Psychiatrist (Mental Health)
County of Los Angeles
Join to apply for the Supervising Mental Health Psychiatrist role at County of Los Angeles. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure at any time without notice.
Essential Job Functions
Directs patient care with a caseload of more complex clients.
Performs administrative responsibilities including budget preparation for the section, determining equipment and supply needs, personnel responsibilities, developing and revising work procedures, and screening work.
Formulates policies and plans and directs the programs and medical work of the section or assists in such activities for a division of a medical department.
Examines, diagnoses, and prescribes treatment for patients and reviews the care prescribed by staff physicians, resident physicians, and interns.
Participates as a member of a collaborative professional team in the training program of interns and resident physicians.
Evaluates the performance of assigned health care staff and makes recommendations for appropriate action.
Participates in directed clinical research; directs and coordinates the work of the section with that of other medical and paramedical services.
Confers with consultants regarding care of patients and medical/diagnostic work performed, coordinating the work of consulting physicians with the section.
Supervises the maintenance of records and the compilation and preparation of reports.
Requirements
Training:
Completion of a residency approved by an American Specialty Board in Psychiatry AND three years of experience in medical practice, post‑residency training, teaching, or investigative work.
License:
California State Physician and Surge’s Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California.
Driver License:
Valid California Class C Driver License or ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed.
Physical Class:
Light—administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort, occasional lifting up to 10 lb.
Special Salary Information
5.5 % bonus for assignment in a Sheriff's County Jail mental health facility.
5.5 % bonus for AMA Board Certification in Psychiatry.
5.5 % bonus for continuous assignment at LAC High Desert Health Systems (Palmdale/Lancaster).
Special Requirement Information
Attach copies of residency completion and California State Physician and Surge’s Certificate to the application within 15 calendar days from the date of submission.
Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required documents by email.
Failure to submit official transcripts or a legible photocopy of the diploma will result in application rejection.
Desirable Qualifications
Clinical and administrative supervisory experience.
Experience treating a broad range of patient populations (age, diagnosis, culture/ethnicity) in a variety of treatment settings.
Experience in academic teaching and training.
Experience in the development and implementation of mental health programs.
Sub‑specialty psychiatric training and certification in child & adolescent/geriatric/addictions.
Board certification in general psychiatry issued by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Available Shift
May be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Vacancy Information The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Mental Health.
Application and Filing Information Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Paper applications, resumes, or unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of the online application.
Instructions for filing online: Apply online by clicking the “Apply” button at the top right of this posting. Attach the required residency completion certificate/diploma during submission or email to
exams@dmh.lacounty.gov
within 15 calendar days from the date of application submission.
Important Notes
All information supplied by applicants and 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.
Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.
Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.
Utilizing verbiage from the class specification, selection requirements, or special requirement information as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements and will result in rejection as incomplete.
Social Security Number Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes in the format XXX‑XX‑XXXX. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
Department Contact
Department Contact Name: Antonio Estrada, Exam Analyst
Phone: 213‑972‑7034
Email:
exams@dmh.lacounty.gov
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. For more information, visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing Accommodations for Applicants The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting.
Fair Chance The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, applicants will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless a conditional offer of employment is made. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether a conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will consider mitigating factors such as evidence of rehabilitation, recency of offense(s), and age at offense(s). Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
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Join to apply for the Supervising Mental Health Psychiatrist role at County of Los Angeles. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure at any time without notice.
Essential Job Functions
Directs patient care with a caseload of more complex clients.
Performs administrative responsibilities including budget preparation for the section, determining equipment and supply needs, personnel responsibilities, developing and revising work procedures, and screening work.
Formulates policies and plans and directs the programs and medical work of the section or assists in such activities for a division of a medical department.
Examines, diagnoses, and prescribes treatment for patients and reviews the care prescribed by staff physicians, resident physicians, and interns.
Participates as a member of a collaborative professional team in the training program of interns and resident physicians.
Evaluates the performance of assigned health care staff and makes recommendations for appropriate action.
Participates in directed clinical research; directs and coordinates the work of the section with that of other medical and paramedical services.
Confers with consultants regarding care of patients and medical/diagnostic work performed, coordinating the work of consulting physicians with the section.
Supervises the maintenance of records and the compilation and preparation of reports.
Requirements
Training:
Completion of a residency approved by an American Specialty Board in Psychiatry AND three years of experience in medical practice, post‑residency training, teaching, or investigative work.
License:
California State Physician and Surge’s Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California.
Driver License:
Valid California Class C Driver License or ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed.
Physical Class:
Light—administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort, occasional lifting up to 10 lb.
Special Salary Information
5.5 % bonus for assignment in a Sheriff's County Jail mental health facility.
5.5 % bonus for AMA Board Certification in Psychiatry.
5.5 % bonus for continuous assignment at LAC High Desert Health Systems (Palmdale/Lancaster).
Special Requirement Information
Attach copies of residency completion and California State Physician and Surge’s Certificate to the application within 15 calendar days from the date of submission.
Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required documents by email.
Failure to submit official transcripts or a legible photocopy of the diploma will result in application rejection.
Desirable Qualifications
Clinical and administrative supervisory experience.
Experience treating a broad range of patient populations (age, diagnosis, culture/ethnicity) in a variety of treatment settings.
Experience in academic teaching and training.
Experience in the development and implementation of mental health programs.
Sub‑specialty psychiatric training and certification in child & adolescent/geriatric/addictions.
Board certification in general psychiatry issued by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Available Shift
May be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Vacancy Information The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Mental Health.
Application and Filing Information Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Paper applications, resumes, or unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of the online application.
Instructions for filing online: Apply online by clicking the “Apply” button at the top right of this posting. Attach the required residency completion certificate/diploma during submission or email to
exams@dmh.lacounty.gov
within 15 calendar days from the date of application submission.
Important Notes
All information supplied by applicants and 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.
Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.
Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.
Utilizing verbiage from the class specification, selection requirements, or special requirement information as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements and will result in rejection as incomplete.
Social Security Number Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes in the format XXX‑XX‑XXXX. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
Department Contact
Department Contact Name: Antonio Estrada, Exam Analyst
Phone: 213‑972‑7034
Email:
exams@dmh.lacounty.gov
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. For more information, visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing Accommodations for Applicants The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting.
Fair Chance The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, applicants will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless a conditional offer of employment is made. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether a conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will consider mitigating factors such as evidence of rehabilitation, recency of offense(s), and age at offense(s). Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
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