Psychiatrist II, III, IV - Multiple Openings Multiple Locations

About The Position

The County of Riverside's - Riverside University Health System (RUHS), has employment opportunities available for Psychiatrists with the Department of Behavioral Health. Board-eligible/board-certified candidates in all specialty areas are encouraged to apply. We currently have openings in our Riverside University Health System with:

• Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Medical Center (MC)
• Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Community Health Clinics (CHC's)
• Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Behavioral Health (BH)
• Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Inpatient Treatment Facility (ITF)
• Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Emergency Treatment Services (ETS)
• Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Detention Health Services (DHS)
• County of Riverside - Detention Facilities (DHS)

Pay

• $91.17 Hourly for Psychiatrist I positions
• $138.77 Hourly for Psychiatrist II positions
• $146.39 Hourly for Psychiatrist III positions
• $154.42 Hourly for Psychiatrist IV positions

Schedule

• Regular and per-diem opportunities are available.
• Positions also have differentials based on location and environment.

Essential Duties

Depending on level of expertise:

• Absorbs medical responsibility for patients/clients under their direct care/supervision.
• Conducts comprehensive psychiatric assessments/evaluations and mental status examinations (MSEs) of patients/clients, and providing multi-axial diagnoses according to the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) approved by the American Psychiatric Association (APA).
• Obtains and reviews data, including laboratory and other diagnostic procedures or consultations pertinent to the evaluation and treatment of patients/clients.
• Provides detailed written reports of assessments/evaluations, MSEs, diagnoses and summaries of treatment provided, and completes all medical records as required.
• Provides specialized expertise in the development and implementation of individualized mental health treatment planning for assigned patients/clients.
• Provides competent psychotropic medication treatment and other psychiatric treatments to meet the needs of assigned patients/clients.
• Evaluates and treats assigned patient/clients utilizing sub-specialized psychiatric training and certifications.
• Provides psychiatric services in outpatient clinics, residential treatment programs, emergency rooms and other settings.
• Provides consultation, review, and guidance to Staff Psychiatrist I, II, and III physicians in the evaluation and treatment of patients within their psychiatric sub-specialty area(s) of certification.
• Advises the medical director and administration about policies and issues relating to the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric sub-specialty populations.
• Participates in quality assurance, quality improvement and performance improvement programs and activities, including medical staff review.
• Provides consultative and training services for practicum students and non-physicians regarding psychiatric sub-specialty area(s) of certification.
• Provides expert advice and counseling for families and others involved regarding patient/client issues, problems and course of treatment.
• Presents information about mental disorders and their treatment to community groups and agencies.
• Prepares legal and other Court-related documents, written reports, and provides Court testimony as necessary.
• Participates in medical staff committee work as assigned and performs related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• License or Certification: Possession of a valid Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate issued by the State of California.
• Certification: Possession of a Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration.
• Experience: Must be board eligible or certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, in general psychiatry. Candidates board certified in at least one other sub-specialty area of psychiatry will qualify for Staff Psychiatrist IV.
• Knowledge: The principles and practices of psychiatry including individual, group and family psychotherapy, and the specialized techniques, procedures, and equipment used in psychiatry, appropriate to the level of psychiatry residency training completed.
• Ability: Perform specialized psychiatric/medical services in general psychiatry; evaluate and prescribe medication, (including controlled substances) and other treatments; provide qualified, reimbursable services under guidelines of Medicare, Medi-Cal, and other funding sources; establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients/clients, staff, and others.