Relief Mental Health Psychiatrist

DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH

EXAM NUMBER: b4736B

OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD: May 14, 2021 at 9:00 AM - until the needs of the position are met

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOSTING TO UPDATE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Renders professional medical services in a mental health setting on an hourly as needed basis.

Incumbents in these positions are assigned to a County Physician Registry. Positions allocable to this class report to a program manager or supervising psychiatrist and perform a full range of professional psychiatric services which requires completion of an approved residency in psychiatry. Relief Mental Health Psychiatrist may function as the clinical lead for multidisciplinary treatment team. Screens for health‑related concerns and performs psychiatric evaluations.

Develops 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, medical and diagnostic work performed and participates in clinical case conferences.

Performs medication support services by evaluating the need for psychotropic medications. Prescribes, administers medications, and monitors 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.

Testifies in court as an expert witness, as needed.

Completion of a residency approved by an American Specialty Board in Psychiatry or equivalent training**

** Equivalent training is defined as that training which the appropriate American Certifying Board formally recognizes in writing as being equivalent.

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 License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job‑related essential functions.

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.

This is a non‑competitive examination. This examination is intended to merely qualify applicants. Applicants will be placed on an eligible register without indication of relative standing in the examination.

The names of qualifying candidates will be added to the Eligible Register for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

The appointing power may appoint any one of the names on the appropriate list, except that a person without veteran's credit may not be appointed if there are three more names on the list of persons entitled to veteran's credit.

Past and present mental health clients and family members are encouraged to apply.

Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID‑19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.

The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Mental Health.

Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents…