Psychiatrist

About the role

The Department of Behavioral Wellness was founded in 1962 and aims to promote mental health and recovery through various services and programs.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychiatric examinations and makes diagnoses.
• Administers and interprets projective tests.
• Participates in staff conferences and recommends treatment approaches.
• Assists in developing and organizing clinic treatment programs.
• Directs case conferences and consults with other healthcare professionals.
• Keeps medical records and prepares psychiatric reports.
• Testifies in court on matters concerning petitions and affidavits.

Requirements

• Completion of a residency training program in psychiatry.
• Possession of a valid license as a physician and surgeon issued by the State of California.
• For Child-Adolescent Psychiatry Specialty: Completion of a residency training program in child and adolescent Psychiatry.
• Certification: Obtain Board Certification in Psychiatry within five (5) years of employment.
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general medicine and psychiatry; current developments in the field of psychiatry; and hospital and clinic organization, management, and procedures.
• Ability to diagnose and treat severely and persistently mentally ill patients; analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action; prepare records and reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and maintain objectivity and confidentiality.

Skills

The ability to read, write, and converse fluently in English and Spanish is desirable.

Benefits

Vacation: 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment.

Holidays: 12 days per year.

Sick Leave: 12 days sick leave per year.

Unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement.

Health Plan: Choice of medical and dental plans (with vision care).

The county contributes toward the employee's premium.

On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria: Provides ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents over age 15.

Specialized Duty allowance when applicable.

Pay

SALARY $129.96 - $148.51 Hourly $270,323.04 - $308,900.80 Annually

Bilingual allowance when applicable

5% Special Duty Assignment allowance when regularly assigned to the Psychiatric Health Facility or when regularly assigned to work in North County positions in Lompoc and Santa Maria.

Schedule

May need to travel between different sites within Santa Barbara County.

Benefits For more information on County of Santa Barbara benefits click HERE or on the Benefits Tab above.

Additional Qualifications

• Completion of a residency training program in psychiatry AND possession of a valid license as a physician and surgeon issued by the State of California.
• For Child-Adolescent Psychiatry Specialty: Completion of a residency training program in child and adolescent Psychiatry.
• Note: Initial acceptance may be based on licensure as a physician and surgeon in another state; licensure as a physician and surgeon in California is required prior to appointment.
• Additional Qualifications: The ability to read, write, and converse fluently in English and Spanish is desirable.

Supplemental Information

• Application & Selection Process: Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.
• Ranking: Candidates' response to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored.
• Live Scan and Background Check: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, the selected candidate's appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a Live Scan and background check which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks.
• Vaccination Verification and Testing: This position is subject to State Health Officer Orders (SHOOs) or County policy regarding vaccine verification and/or testing.