RELIEF MENTAL HEALTH PSYCHIATRIST

About the role

The Department of Health Services Community Programs (Housing for Health for Homelessness) and Office of Diversion and Reentry are seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Relief Mental Health Psychiatrist vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychosocial and psychiatric assessment, treatment recommendations, linkage, navigation, advocacy, and consultation services for ODR clients.
• Consult with physicians and other clinical staff to develop care plans suited to the individual needs, considering diagnoses and legal stipulations.
• Provide psychiatry services and consultations with community-based providers who will work with the population of clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Review records and information from both the criminal justice and mental health systems when making treatment recommendations.
• Screens for health-related concerns and performs psychiatric evaluations.
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• Evaluates individuals/clients to determine if probable cause is met to initiate detention under WIC 5150.
• Provides clinical consultation to other medical providers and staff, including interns and resident physicians, regarding treatment interventions and medical and diagnostic work performed and participates in clinical case conferences.
• Performs medication support services by evaluating the need for psychotropic medications. Prescribes administer medications and monitor their overall effect.
• Orders, obtains, reviews, and monitors pertinent laboratory tests.
• Participates in the quality of care and provides input into formulating corrective action plans to mitigate future clinical risk.
• Testify in court as an expert witness as needed.

Requirements

• Completion of a residency approved by an American Specialty Board in psychiatry or equivalent training.
• License California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California.
• A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.