Staff Psychiatrist

The Adult Behavioral Health Division is currently recruiting for a Staff Psychiatrist to support the County to treat patients with severe mental health disorders.

We are seeking skilled and compassionate Staff Psychiatrists to join our County Behavioral Health Department as permanent employees and contract employees, providing comprehensive psychiatric care to Medi-Cal / CenCal covered patients with severe mental health disorders. This role involves performing intakes, follow-up appointments, and prescribing medications in both in-person and virtual settings. As part of a collaborative team, you will work closely with therapists, licensed psychiatric technicians, and other mental health providers to ensure patients receive the highest quality of care.

Essential Job Functions :

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and intakes for patients with severe mental health disorders.
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications, monitoring efficacy, side effects, and making necessary adjustments to treatment plans.
• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team, consulting with therapists, licensed psychiatric technicians, and other mental health providers on patient care and treatment plans.
• Provide training and guidance to interns and resident physicians, contributing to the development of future mental health professionals.
• Consult with staff physicians and para-medical personnel on patient care and diagnostic work, ensuring alignment with best practices in psychiatry.
• Participate in administrative responsibilities, such as assisting in budget preparation, determining equipment and supply needs, carrying out personnel functions, and revising work procedures to improve service quality and workflow efficiency.
• Assist in the planning, direction, and development of health programs in the field of psychiatry to support the mental health needs of our community.

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NOTE : Private Patients : The Staff Psychiatrist is not authorized to engage in any private practice on County premises or to conduct private business during assigned work hours, unless specifically authorized by separate written approval of the Board of Supervisors.

Certain positions within this classification may require driving. When driving is an essential function of the position, a valid CALIFORNIA driver's license will be required at the time of appointment. Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at ha.humanresources@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.#J-18808-Ljbffr