SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST (SPECIALIST)

JC-514514

Position #(s):

437-655-7616-XXX

Working Title:

SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST (SPECIALIST) - TELE PSYCH

Classification:

SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST (SPECIALIST)

$24,282.00 - $30,259.00 U

$24,898.00 - $31,136.00 V

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Los Angeles County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Job Description And Duties

This postion will be out of DSH-Metro and/or Patton State Hospital.

In accordance with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) State Public Health Order issued on August 5, 2021 and amended on December 22, 2021, Department of State Hospital Operational Procedure SQIP-OP-8311 and Policy Directive 5112 , all workforce members in the Department of State Hospitals must meet the department’s vaccination/booster requirement for COVID-19. The Public Health Order also provides limited exemptions from the vaccination/booster requirement for religious beliefs or qualifying medical reasons. A completed, signed COVID-19 Vaccination Exemption form (DSH-3363) must be provided. To be eligible for a Qualified Medical Reason, a written statement signed by a physician, nurse practitioner, or other licensed medical professional practicing under the license of a physician stating that the individual qualifies for the exemption and indicating the probable duration of the worker’s inability to receive the vaccine, is required with the completed declination form.

A COVID-19 vaccine/booster dose may be available and provided to candidates, who are selected for hire at DSH-Coalinga during the pre-employment process.

In accordance with the California Department of Public Health (CSPH)

Provide advanced journey level psychiatric services to mentally ill patients; and to do other related work.

Use of ASP and CATPA in treatment planning. Use of antiandrogen and SSRI in the treatment of sex offenders.

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Department Information

DSH-Coalinga opened in 2005 and began treating forensically committed patients, mostly of which are sexually violent predators. It is a self-contained psychiatric hospital constructed with a security perimeter. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides perimeter security as well as transportation of patients to outside medical services and court proceedings.

Department Website: www.dsh.ca.gov