SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST (SUPERVISOR)

JC-517649

Position #(s):

487-233-7609-XXX

Working Title:

Senior Psychiatrist (Supervisor) - Psychiatry Department - Metropolitan State Hospital - 26-130

Classification:

SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST (SUPERVISOR)

$25,849.00 - $30,724.00 U

$26,409.00 - $31,458.00 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

Facility:

DSH - Metropolitan

Job Description And Duties

*Pending BMB Approval*

Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the city of Norwalk.

The Senior Psychiatrist (Supervisor) shall supervise the work of the medical staff and assist in coordination of care with other disciplines, maintain a high standard of psychiatric and medical care; review medical records to assure adequacy and proper administration of treatment, as well as quality of care; evaluate staff psychiatrist’s performance, adherence to hospital policy, make recommendations and/or take action as needed; chair and participate in Treatment Review Committees, review pharmacological treatment plans, interview patients, interview staff, promote the participation of all disciplines in case review conferences, and provide recommendations for improvement of patient care to the treatment teams; make clinical and teaching rounds; and both plan and provide training to staff, residents and/or medical students.

Additionally, the Senior Psychiatrist (Supervisor) will ensure appropriate Orientation and Training of Medical Staff; collaborate with Medical Director and Program Management to evaluate staff performance and takes or recommend appropriate action; and assist the Medical Director in recruitment of medical staff, hiring interviews and/or represent the Medical Director in Committees and Meetings.

DSH-Metropolitan is an 800+ bed complex that provides a broad spectrum of inpatient psychiatric services to adult and geriatric patients of different legal status.

To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM.

It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement. Please carefully read the Minimum Qualifications for the position before taking the exam to ensure you are qualified for the position and have met all requirements.

The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process.

EXAM LINK :

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3874

• Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey
  
  

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Department Information

Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk,15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey.

DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Metropolitan