Psychiatrist - Adult

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Psychiatrist - Adult

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CAREER DESCRIPTION

PSYCHIATRIST - ADULT

In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive a salary range increase on the following date:

Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

Premium Pay

In addition to the hourly salary, eligible applicants may receive premium pay for the items listed below:

• Bilingual pay: Qualified employees who meet the criteria found ( page 18 ) shall receive an additional seventy $0.70 cents per hour for all hours paid.
• Board Certification pay: Employees assigned on a regular, full-time basis in this classification, who are Board Certified, shall receive, in addition to his or her salary, the equivalent of $800 monthly

Other Additional Premium Pays

This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59 p.m. (P.S.T.) on the day the County's needs are met.

This recruitment is open to the public and the eligible list established through this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Psychiatrist positions within the County of Orange. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications.

THE COUNTY
Orange County is a desirable place to live - and is one of the premier employers in the region, as well as the third largest populated county in California. At the County, you will find variety, individual opportunity, job satisfaction, and the pleasure of working with colleagues who are dedicated to making a positive difference.

Over the years, Orange County has established a reputation as an innovative leader among local governments and serves over 3,000,000 people who live within its 34 cities. The County of Orange is a regional service provider and planning agency whose core businesses include public safety, public health, environmental protection, regional planning, public assistance, social services and aviation.

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HEALTH CARE AGENCY

The County of Orange , Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the leadership of the Agency Director, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Strategy and Special Projects, Mental Health and Recovery Services, Correctional Health Services, Medical Health Services and Public Health Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.

MENTAL HEALTH AND RECOVERY SERVICES
The Mental Health and Recovery Services (MHRS) Division consists of three service areas Adult and Older Adult Behavioral Health, Authority and Quality Improvement Services and Children, Youth & Prevention Services which provide a culturally competent and client-centered system of behavioral health services for all eligible county residents in need of treatment for alcohol and other drug abuse and mental health care.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Adult and Older Adult Behavioral Health Services (AOABH) provides recovery-oriented behavioral health services and episodic treatment services through a range of outpatient and residential treatment programs which emphasize individual needs, strengths, choices, and involvement in service planning and implementation. Adults who have a serious and persistent mental disorder and/or substance abuse disorder and impairment in their ability to function in the community or who have a history of recurring substantial functional impairment, hospitalization or symptoms can access services. This position provides direct client care and may also provide supervision to an on-site Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner. The population served consists of adults ages 18 and up impacted by a chronic and persistent mental illness and their families. Services include: assessment, evaluation, collateral therapy, individual and group therapy, substance abuse treatment, medication support, rehabilitation, linkage and consultation, placement, plan development and crisis intervention. AOABH also provides HIV education, pre- and post-test counseling, drug counseling and testing; outreach to schools and the general community. Specialized programs include: residential care and housing, services for pregnant and parenting women, methadone maintenance and detoxification, treatment of substance use disorder with co-occurring mental illness, and Collaborative Court Programs.

AOABH provides a range of outpatient and inpatient services for county residents who have a serious and persistent mental disorder. Inpatient services include: acute psychiatric inpatient treatment program, program administration and utilization case management of the Medi-Cal Mental Health Managed Care Plan, Allied Behavioral Care (ABC). The specialized outpatient Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) provides 24-hour crisis stabilization, hospital diversion, and referral access to ABC acute psychiatric inpatient services.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate will be familiar with recovery oriented services, have a calm and flexible demeanor, and be willing to work in a team setting. The candidate will also possess an ability to use an Electronic Health Record to monitor the individual's status, document medical services, enter orders for pharmaceuticals and laboratory studies, and determine and document medical necessity. Familiarity and ability to coordinate with other physicians providing medical care for the person is also crucial as we strive to provide safe and effective treatment with a holistic approach to one's health, which includes their physical well-being. Bilingual skills are highly desirable, especially in Spanish or Vietnamese. Also, the ideal candidate should have substantial knowledge and practical experience directly related to:

Technical Knowledge | Technical Experience

• Perform prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of seriously mentally ill (SMI) patients
• Clear patients from acute mental crisis (e.g. schizophrenia, affective disorder, anxiety disorder, substance abuse disorder, childhood mental disorder, and depression)
• Provide care during psychiatric emergencies, including life-support measures and stabilization of mentally ill patients
• Respond and manage patients experiencing mood swings, anxiety, anger, substance abuse, and other major mental illnesses
• Treat patients with addiction and drug withdrawal by recognizing all of the following withdrawal symptoms: Emotional, Physical, Dangerous, Post-Acute
• Implement psychiatric treatment guidelines to meet state and federal mandates
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the predictors of physical aggression in psychiatric patients

Collaboration | Interpersonal

• Work collaboratively with personnel within the program, agencies from the community, patient's families, court personnel, community hospital staff, other County agencies, and hospitals
• Maintain effective relationships with staff, patients and others
• Delegate assignments to nurses, psychologists, social workers, and other personnel on treatment teams
• Shows interest and understands the needs, expectations, and circumstances of patients
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings

Communication

• Prepare clear and concise medical and mental health records and reports
• Communicate accurately to maintain a positive attitude and effectively handle stress in dealing with difficult patients, patient's families and law enforcement personnel in a high stress environment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Please click here for the minimum qualifications for Psychiatrist.

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION:

• Five (5) days Continuing Medical Education paid leave per year.
• Educational and Professional Reimbursement of $10,000 per year
• No Call Responsibilities
• Flexible work schedules may be available.
• Psychiatrist Loan Repayment Program (Psychiatrists employed at least half time in regular positions in all divisions of Mental Health and Recovery Services (MHRS) are eligible to receive up to $22,500 through the program, however, this does not include positions in Correctional Health. This program will continue as long as there are MHSA funds available. The County and/or HCA are under no obligation to continue funding this program should MHSA funding cease for this program.)

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Physical and Mental Characteristics: Light physical requirements. Highest level of mental aptitude required to perform complex tasks including the medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of behavioral health clients. Must be able to interact with and communicate with clients, other behavioral health professionals, office support staff, law enforcement staff, community partners (other physicians, community agency workers) on a continual basis. Must be able to analyze complex medical, psychological, and social situations, perform calculations germane to medical practice, analyze laboratory and other medical test results, and make treatment decisions in both routine and urgent/emergency psychiatric situations. Must be able to make decisions about the treatment of clients and direct clinic activities, including, on a regular basis, and in circumstances involving an agitated, distraught, suicidal, violent or threatening client and to model calm and effective care to the entire professional and support staff.

Environmental Conditions: Ability to work in a community or correctional setting, as specified for the position. May be subjected to patients with a communicable disease and potentially hostile, violent or physically aggressive patients. May be required to travel to community areas that are potentially high crime.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all applications to identify the qualified candidates for the position based on the skills required to meet the needs of the County. After the initial screening, the qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Eligible List:
Once the applications have been screened, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19-related requirements.


Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Center for Disease Contro l and Prevention (CDC). Please click here to see the latest guidance for more details.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Gabriela Torres (714) 834-8991 or gabtorres@ochca.com

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).

Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information

Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$296,004.80 - $321,110.40 Annually