Psychiatrist - Child
Psychiatrist - Child
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$ 296004 - 321110
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CAREER DESCRIPTION
PSYCHIATRIST CHILD
In addition to performancebased merit increases this position is scheduled to receive a salary range increase on the following date:
Effective June.00 increaseSalary may be negotiablewithin the range listed above based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications subject to appropriate authorization.
Premium Pay
In addition to the hourly salary eligible applicants may receive premium pay for the items listed below:
- Bilingual pay:Qualified employees who meet the criteria found page 18shall receive an additional seventy $0.70 cents per hour for all hours paid.
- Board Certification pay:Employees assigned on a regular fulltime basis in this classification who are Board Certified shall receive in addition to his or her salary the equivalent of $800 monthly
- Other Additional Premium Pays
This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59 p.m. (P.S.T. on the day the Countys needs are met.This recruitment is open to the public and the eligible list established through this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Psychiatrist positions within the County of Orange. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications.
THE COUNTY
Orange County is a desirable place to live and is one of the premier employers in the region as well as the third largest populated county in California. At the County you will find variety individual opportunity job satisfaction and the pleasure of working with colleagues who are dedicated to making a positive difference.
Over the years Orange County has established a reputation as an innovative leader among local governments and serves overpeople who live within its 34 cities. The County of Orange is a regional service provider and planning agency whose core businesses include public safety public health environmental protection regional planning public assistance social services and aviation.
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HEALTH CARE AGENCYThe County of OrangeHealth Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual family and community health. Under the leadership of the Agency Director a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five 5 service areas Strategy and Special Projects Mental Health and Recovery Services Correctional Health Services Medical Health Services and Public Health Services is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.
MENTAL HEALTH AND RECOVERY SERVICES
TheMental Health and Recovery Services (MHRS)Division consists of three service areas Adult and Older Adult Behavioral Health Authority and Quality Improvement Services and Children Youth & Prevention Services which provide a culturally competent and clientcentered system of behavioral health services for all eligible county residents in need of treatment for alcohol and other drug abuse and mental health care.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
In Children Youth and Prevention Services there are a variety of direct client care opportunities to serve Orange County children youth transitional age youth and their families impacted by mental illness and substance use disorders. Children Youth and Prevention Services has four major areas of service: 1 Regional outpatient clinics (including intensive community based recovery oriented services) 2 Services delivered in the field to youth in the Juvenile Justice system 3 24/7 crisis services and 4 Prevention and Intervention. All programs strive to provide high quality evidencebased services in a system that addresses the specific and unique needs of the individual and their support systems. Those served by Children Youth and Prevention Services come from a variety of cultures and diverse backgrounds. As a Psychiatrist your role will include collaborating with a team of professionals both within the Health Care Agency and with other County agencies with whom the programs partner to ensure comprehensive care is provided.
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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate will be American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology certified in child and adolescent psychiatry or have completed a two year fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry have a calm and flexible demeanor and be willing to work in a team setting. The candidate will also possess an ability to use an Electronic Health Record to monitor the individuals status document medical services enter orders for pharmaceuticals and laboratory studies and determine and document medical necessity. Familiarity and ability to coordinate with other physicians providing medical care for the person is also crucial as we strive to provide safe and effective treatment with a holistic approach to ones health which includes their physical wellbeing. The population served consists of children youth and transitional age youth ages 0 through 25.
Technical Knowledge Technical Experience- Perform prevention diagnosis and treatment of seriously mentally ill (SMI) patients
- Clear patients from acute mental crisis (e.g. schizophrenia affective disorder anxiety disorder substance abuse disorder childhood mental disorder and depression)
- Provide care during psychiatric emergencies including lifesupport measures and stabilization of mentally ill patients
- Respond and manage patients experiencing mood swings anxiety anger substance abuse and other major mental illnesses
- Treat patients with addiction and drug withdrawal by recognizing all of the following withdrawal symptoms: Emotional Physical Dangerous PostAcute
- Implement psychiatric treatment guidelines to meet state and federal mandates
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the predictors of physical aggression in psychiatric patients
Collaboration Interpersonal- Work collaboratively with personnel within the program agencies from the community patients families court personnel community hospital staff other County agencies and hospitals
- Maintain effective relationships with staff patients and others
- Delegate assignments to nurses psychologists social workers and other personnel on treatment teams
- Shows interest and understands the needs expectations and circumstances of patients
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
Communication- Prepare clear and concise medical and mental health records and reports
- Communicate accurately to maintain a positive attitude and effectively handle stress in dealing with difficult patients patients families and law enforcement personnel in a high stress environment
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Please clickherefor the minimum qualifications for Psychiatrist.
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION:- Five 5 days Continuing Medical Education paid leave per year.
- Educational and Professional Reimbursement of $10000 per year
- No Call Responsibilities
- Flexible work schedules may be available.
- Psychiatrist Loan Repayment Program (Psychiatrists employed at least half time in regular positions in all divisions of Mental Health and Recovery Services (MHRS) are eligible to receive up to$22500 through the program however this does not include positions in Correctional Health. This program will continue as long as there are MHSA funds available. The County and/or HCA are under no obligation to continue funding this program should MHSA funding cease for this program.
PHYSICAL MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Physical and Mental Characteristics: Light physical requirements. Highest level of mental aptitude required to perform complex tasks including the medical assessment diagnosis and treatment of behavioral health clients. Must be able to interact with and communicate with clients other behavioral health professionals office support staff law enforcement staff community partners (other physicians community agency workers) on a continual basis. Must be able to analyze complex medical psychological and social situations perform calculations germane to medical practice analyze laboratory and other medical test results and make treatment decisions in both routine and urgent/emergency psychiatric situations. Must be able to make decisions about the treatment of clients and direct clinic activities including on a regular basis and in circumstances involving an agitated distraught suicidal violent or threatening client and to model calm and effective care to the entire professional and support staff.
Environmental Conditions:Ability to work in a community or correctional setting as specified for the position. May be subjected to patients with a communicable disease and potentially hostile violent or physically aggressive patients. May be required to travel to community areas that are potentially high crime.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all applications to identify the qualified candidates for the position based on the skills required to meet the needs of the County. After the initial screening the qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.
Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.
Based on the Departments needs the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
Eligible List:
Once applications have been screened HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs site. Please check your email folders including spam/junk folders and/or accept emails ending with governmentjobs and ocgov. If your email address should change please update your profile atwww.governmentjobs.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment contact Gabriela Torres atorEEO INFORMATION
- Orange County as an equal employment opportunity employer
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Employment Type
Full-Time
