Psychiatrist - Adult
Psychiatrist - Adult
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$ 296004 - 321110
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CAREER DESCRIPTION
PSYCHIATRIST ADULT
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 negotiable within 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 16shall receive an additional $0.70 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
Additional Compensation:
- Five 5 days Conference Leave for Continuing Medical Education paid leave per year
- Educational and Professional Reimbursement of up to $10000 per year
- No OnCall Responsibilities
- Flexible work schedules; A 4/10 schedule may be available
- Psychiatrist Loan Repayment Program (Psychiatrists employed at least half time in regular positions in all divisions of Behavioral Health Services (BHS) 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.
This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five 5 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 AGENCY
This position provides direct client care and may also provide supervision to an onsite Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner. The population served consists of adults ages 18 and up impacted by a SMI and their families. Services include: assessment evaluation collateral therapy individual and group therapy substance use treatment medication support rehabilitation linkage and consultation placement plan development and crisis intervention medicationassisted treatment (MAT) for opiate and alcohol use disorders treatment of substance use disorders with cooccurring mental illness Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) and Collaborative Court Programs.
TheCounty 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 direction of the Agency Director a new and dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five 5 service areas Administrative Services Behavioral Health Services Correctional Health Services Specialized Medical Services and Public Health Services is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate will be familiar with recovery oriented services have a calm and flexible demeanor and be willing to work in a team setting. Bilingual skills are highly desirable especially in Spanish or Vietnamese but are not required.In addition the ideal candidate must demonstrate substantial knowledge and practical experience directly related to the following competencies below:
Professional & Technical Expertise- Performs biopsychosocial assessment diagnosis and treatment of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI)
- Recognizes the signs and symptoms of an acute mental crisis or psychiatric emergency provides care to stabilize patients via medication adjustment or referral to a higher level of care such as an inpatient facility
- Responds and manages patients experiencing mood lability severe depression anxiety anger cooccurring substance use and other symptoms of mental illness
- Thorough knowledge of the protective and risk factors for suicidal and homicidal ideation and how to reduce the risk of a serious attempt
- Implements evidencebased recommendations for psychiatric treatment including knowledge of how to utilize longacting antipsychotics and clozapine for psychotic disorders
- Understands how to screen and modify treatment for adverse side effects or drug interactions related to psychiatric medications
- Assesses and treats patients with cooccurring substance use disorders including recognition of substance use intoxication and withdrawal
- Interpret urine drug screens understands false positives provides counseling and utilizes medications including naloxone to reduce the risk of substance use
- Proficient use of anElectronic Health Record (EHR) to monitor the individuals status document psychiatric services enter orders for medications and laboratory studies determine and document medical necessity
Interpersonal Savvy Building & Maintaining Relationships Handling & Resolving Conflict
- Practices active empathetic listening skills and use of openended questions with patients communicate in a nonjudgmental way to make patients feel comfortable opening up about their history and current symptoms
- Demonstrates nonverbal communication skills including appropriate eye contact body language and facial expressions when interacting with others
- Involves the patient in the treatment decisionmaking process and provide informed consent when discussing medications
- Assists other psychiatrists who are out of office by allowing consultations on their clients and medication refills if appropriate
- Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and engage in effective communication with nurses social workers therapists case managers and other members of the treatment team
- Maintains a respectful and professional demeanor including when disagreements or conflicts arise between staff or patients
- Works collaboratively with other physicians providing medical care personnel within the program patients families conservators court personnel community hospital staff and other County agencies
Oral Communication Writing
- Prepares clear and concise documentation of the patients biopsychosocial assessment diagnoses and treatment plan
- Documents rationale for modifying diagnoses and medications in the patients chart including diagnostic criteria that support a diagnosis and discussion on the benefits and risks to treatment
- Discusses and records the functional impairment caused by a patients severe and persistent mental illness (e.g. unemployment financial hardship homelessness)
- Communicates about challenging interactions with patients or others in a respectful unbiased and accurate manner
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Please click here for the minimum qualifications for Psychiatrist as well as the physical mental and environmental conditions.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 PreferenceThe 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.
Application Screening (Refer/NonRefer):Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.
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 the 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:
Clickhere for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment contact Gabriela TorresorEEO INFORMATION
- Orange County as an equal employment opportunity employer
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Employment Type
Full-Time
