Staff Psychiatrist
Company: County Of Sonoma
Location: Santa Rosa
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Position InformationJoin the Department of Health Services team
as a Staff Psychiatrist and make a difference in the lives of
individuals and families in Sonoma County!Starting salary up to
$151.50/hour ($316,198/annually),a comprehensive benefits package,
PLUS a $25,000 Signing Bonus-The Benefits of County
EmploymentWorking at the County of Sonoma offers expansive
opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part
of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the
satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities.
You can also look forward to excellent benefits* including:Hybrid
Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department
operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending
on the assignmentSalary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040
hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance;
eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year
thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary rangePaid Time Off
- Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays,
and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per yearCounty Paid
Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the
majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan
optionsStaff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances
of up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training
opportunitiesPost-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement -
County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health
insurance/benefitsRetirement - A pension fully integrated with
Social SecurityPaid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8
weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employmentStudent Loan
Debt Relief County employees may be eligible for Public Service
Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education-Hiring
IncentivesThe Department of Health Services is currently offering a
$25,000 signing bonus paid over three installments during the first
two years of service.The Staff Psychiatrist PositionThe County of
Sonoma's Department of Health Services seeks a dedicated and
experienced psychiatrist to join their team. As a Staff
Psychiatrist, you will play a crucial role in providing
comprehensive mental health services to a diverse population of
Sonoma County. Responsibilities include:Conducting psychiatric
evaluations and assessments to diagnose mental health and substance
use disordersDeveloping and implementing individualized treatment
plans for patients utilizing evidence-based practicesProviding
medication management and monitoring for patients with psychiatric
conditionsCollaborating with a multidisciplinary team, including
therapists, social workers, nurses, and other healthcare
professionals to ensure holistic careMaintaining accurate and
timely documentation of patient encounters and treatment plans in
electronic health records (EHR)Providing crisis evaluation and
interventionThe ideal candidate will possess:An understanding and
experience working in a community behavioral health
settingExperience and training working with evidence-based
practices and practicing recover-oriented, trauma-informed careA
high degree of cultural humilityExcellent verbal and written
communication skillsExperience using Electronic Health Records
(EHR)Skills for and comfort working with clients with co-occurring
mental health and substance use disorders, including using
motivational interviewing techniques and a harm reduction
approachAbility to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary
teams and associated community-based organizationsControlled
Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES)
registration and enrollment as a Medicare provider, are highly
desirable, but not required.The Behavioral Health DivisionThe
mission of the Behavioral Health Division is to promote the
recovery and wellness of Sonoma County residents by providing
high-quality, culturally responsive services in all languages. The
Division accomplishes this mission by embracing a recovery
philosophy focused on building and strengthening the capabilities
of people with mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders, to
achieve their full potential and live meaningful lives in the
community of their choosing. The building blocks of this philosophy
include an emphasis on self-direction, individualized and
person-centered care, empowerment and shared decision-making
techniques, and a holistic approach that encompasses mind, body,
spirit, and community.The Division is responsible for providing
mental health and substance use disorder services across the
service spectrum: prevention, early intervention, treatment, and
aftercare and recovery. Services are provided departmentally and
through partnerships with community- based agencies. Through
partnering with clients, family members, and the community, and
focusing on respect, responsibility, and hope, the Behavioral
Health Division fosters a collaborative approach to wellness.The
Behavioral Health Division is also responsible for directly
administering specialty mental health treatment services to County
residents whose mental health needs are determined to be medically
necessary, as defined by the California Code of Regulations (CCR)
Title 9 and Welfare & Institutions (W&I) Code 5600.For
additional information about the Behavioral Health Division, please
visit their website.Sonoma CountyThe County of Sonoma offers a rare
and compelling array of scenic, recreational, and geographic
characteristics that include over 200 award-winning wineries,
majestic redwoods, inspiring coastlines and beaches, and the
vibrant Russian River. Encompassing over one million acres of land
and water, rich with agriculture, parks, campsites, lakes, and open
spaces, the County is home to over 500,000 residents and offers a
wide variety of art and music festivals, farmers' markets, and
concert venues. Local schools continually rank high on California's
Academic Performance Index, and the Santa Rosa Junior College and
Sonoma State University offer higher education
opportunities.Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive
opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part
of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the
satisfaction of knowing you're working to better the County's
communities. Please visit www.sonomacountyconnections.org for more
information about Sonoma County as a place to live, work, and build
your career legacy.*Salary is negotiable within the established
range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and
may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found
in the Labor Agreements for Engineers and Scientists of California
(ESC) (Download PDF reader) and our Employee Benefits
Directory.APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.Minimum QualificationsPossession of a
valid license to practice medicine in the State of California, a
current Drug Enforcement Association (DEA) license, and
certification of completion of a residency training program in
psychiatry which is approved by the American Board of Psychiatry
and Neurology and which resulted in board eligibility. Experience
in community mental health services systems, forensic psychiatry,
and child psychiatry is highly desirable.License: Possession of a
valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary
special endorsements, as required by the State of California to
perform the essential job functions of the position.Knowledge,
Skills, and AbilitiesConsiderable knowledge of: the principles and
methods of psychiatry and general medicine; individual and group
psychotherapy and the use of medications in psychiatric and related
conditions.Knowledge of: current developments in the field of
psychiatry especially as it relates to the practice in a public
mental health model with a team approach and an emphasis on the
philosophy of recovery, child psychiatry and forensic psychiatry;
criminal justice organizations, clinic organizations, management,
and procedures including legal testimony involving care, clinical
record keeping, consultation, liaison with hospitals and private
practitioners; the principles and applications of psychiatric
social work, clinical psychology, and various rehabilitation
therapies; psychiatric research methods and techniques.Ability to:
perform psychiatric diagnosis, treatment interpretations and
recommendations; analyze clinical problems and take effective
course of action; direct and coordinate the work of subordinate
personnel; establish and maintain effective working relationships
with administrative, medical and non-medical staff, Correctional
and Court staff, patients and the general public; speak and write
effectively; prepare records and reports, and reports especially
related to evaluation for the Court.Selection Procedure & Some
Helpful Tips When ApplyingYour application information and your
responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken
into consideration throughout the entire selection process.You
should list all employers and positions held within the last ten
years in the work history section of your application. Be as
thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental
questions.You may include history beyond ten years if related to
the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple
positions with one employer, list out each position
separately.Failure to follow these instructions may impact your
competitiveness in this process or may result in
disqualification.Please visit Getting a Job with the County of
Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring
process, including the application process, examination steps, and
department selection process.APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.Responses to supplemental
questions may be scored using position-specific criteria. Please
provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to
allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses
that state, 'See Resume' or 'See Application' may be considered
insufficient and therefore may not be scored.The selection
procedure will consist of the following examination:An Application
& Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%)
will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and
supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum
qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework,
training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this
position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following
criteria:Relevance of work history, related experience, and
achieved level of education and/or training as described in the
application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates
demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be
placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least
qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application &
Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates
the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities,
and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application
and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware
that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the
Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination.
Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of
candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural
breaks in the scores achieved by this group of
candidates.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONA background investigation is
required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments
for a selection interview are typically required to sign
authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation.
Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not
being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information
will not be made available to applicants.Additional requirements,
such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen,
etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of
the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the
position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will
be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the
Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements
for this position.HOW TO APPLYApplications are accepted online at
www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted
by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All
applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined
in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified
on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received
after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.The County of
Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace
environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We
are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative
of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal
Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on
merit, competence, performance, and business need.HR Analyst: BHHR
Technician: RRby Jobble
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