MENTAL HEALTH PSYCHIATRIST

About the role

Renders professional medical services in the field of psychiatry. Provides specialized medical services requiring completion of an approved residency in psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Performs medical work in the medical field of psychiatry.
• Conducts training or assists in the training of interns and resident physicians.
• Consults with staff physicians and para-medical personnel regarding care of patients and medical and diagnostic work performed.
• Carries out administrative responsibilities which may include budget preparation for the section, determining equipment and supply needs, carrying out personnel functions, or developing/revising work procedures to expedite workload or improve level of service.
• Affords assistance in the planning and direction of health programs in the field of psychiatry.

Requirements

• Completion of a residency approved by an American Specialty Board in psychiatry.
• California State Physician and Surgeon's license authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California.
• A valid California Class "C" Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternate method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
• Physical Class 2 - Light - Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.

Special Salary Information

• Bonus: 5.5% for AMA Certification in Psychiatry.
• $40 per hour per occasion bonus for High Desert locations.

Special Requirement Information

To compete in this examination process, applicants must have a current active California State Physician and Surgeon's license issued by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California. A copy of this required license must be submitted at the time of filing.

Additional Information

Candidates who are within six months of completion of residency may compete in the examination process; however, final appointment cannot be made until the completion of residency is completed and proof of the required documentation is submitted to the Department of Mental Health, Exams Unit.

Vacancy Information

The resulting eligible register will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Mental Health as they occur. Applicants will be placed on an eligible list/register without indication of relative standing in the examination.

Application and Filing Information

Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application. We must receive your application by 5:00 pm, PST, on the last day of filing.

Instructions for Filing Online

Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. Applications must complete and submit their online applications and upload required documents (e.g. Physician and Surgeon's Certificate, Resume, etc.,) as attachment(s) during application submission or send by email to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days from date of application submission. Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required documents by email.

Department Contact Information

Department Contact Name: Antonio Estrada
Department Contact Phone: (213) 972-7034
Department Contact Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 972-7034
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law.

Testing Accommodations

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting.

Fair Chance

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s).