Psychiatrist II, III, IV

Overview

The County of Riverside's 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:

• (RUHS) - Medical Center (MC) - Moreno Valley
• (RUHS) - Community Health Clinics (CHC's) - Throughout Riverside County
• (RUHS) - Behavioral Health (BH) - Throughout Riverside County
• (RUHS) - Inpatient Treatment Facility (ITF) - Riverside
• (RUHS) - Emergency Treatment Services (ETS) - Riverside
• (RUHS) - Detention Health Services (DHS) - Throughout Riverside County
• County of Riverside - Detention Facilities (DHS)
• Robert Presley Detention Center (Riverside)
• Cois M. Byrd Detention Center (Murrieta)
• Larry
  
  D. Smith Correctional Facility (Banning)
• John J. Benoit Detention Center (Indio)
• Blythe Jail (Blythe)

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

Salary ranges (examples):

• Psychiatry Entry - PD: $88.52 hourly
• Psychiatrist I - PD: $134.73 hourly
• Psychiatrist II - PD: $142.13 hourly
• Psychiatrist III - PD: $149.93 hourly
• Staff Psychiatrist I: $123.55 - $170.78
• Staff Psychiatrist II: $134.11 - $175.75
• Staff Psychiatrist III: $141.67 - $185.67
• Staff Psychiatrist IV: $149.00 - $195.30
• Detention Psychiatrist I - PD: $145.98 hourly
• Detention Psychiatrist II - PD: $153.99 hourly
• Detention Psychiatrist III - PD: $162.44 hourly
• Detention Staff Psychiatrist I: $123.55 - $185.01
• Detention Staff Psychiatrist II: $134.11 - $190.40
• Detention Staff Psychiatrist III: $141.67 - $201.15
• Detention Staff Psychiatrist IV: $149.00 - $211.58

This class has been designated At-Will by the Board of Supervisors, in accordance with the provisions provided under Article 6, Section 601E (2), (5) or (6) of the County Management Resolution and serves at the pleasure of the Medical Director, Mental Health Services.

• Assumes medical responsibility for patients/clients under their direct care and supervision.
• Conducts comprehensive psychiatric assessments/evaluations and mental status examinations (MSEs) and provides multi-axial diagnoses according to the current DSM edition approved by the APA.
• Obtains and reviews data, including laboratory and other diagnostic procedures or consultations pertinent to evaluation and treatment.
• Provides detailed written reports of assessments/evaluations, MSEs, diagnoses and treatment summaries; completes all medical records as required.
• Develops and implements individualized mental health treatment plans for assigned patients/clients.
• Provides appropriate psychotropic medication treatment and other psychiatric treatments as needed.
• Evaluates and treats patients 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 sub-specialty areas.
• Advises the medical director and administration on policies and issues related to psychiatric sub-specialty populations.
• Participates in quality assurance, quality improvement and performance improvement programs.
• Provides consultative and training services for practicum students and non-physicians in sub-specialty areas.
• Drives family and community outreach; provides information about mental disorders and their treatment to community groups and agencies.
• Prepares legal and other court-related documents and provides court testimony as necessary.
• Participates in medical staff committee work as assigned and performs related tasks as required.

License or Certification: Possession of a valid Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate issued by the State of California.

Possession of a Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration. Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

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 of: The principles and practices of psychiatry including individual, group and family psychotherapy, and the techniques and equipment used in psychiatry relevant to training.

Ability to: Perform specialized psychiatric/medical services, evaluate and prescribe medications (including controlled substances) and other treatments; establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff, and others.

For questions regarding this recruitment

Please contact Jeremy Holforty at  or jholfort. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

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