Staff Psychiatrist

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The Department of State Hospitals-Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California.

The Permanent/Full Time Staff Psychiatrist (Safety) will be directed by the Medical Director has delegated supervision of the Staff Psychiatrist in the following way A. Chief Psychiatrist – The Chief Psychiatrist exercises direct supervision over the assignment and clinical work of the Staff Psychiatrist, under the direction of the Medical Director. B. Medical Staff – The Staff Psychiatrist is a member of the organized Medical Staff of Atascadero State Hospital, and is thus responsible to the Chief of Medical Staff for all activities which are within the scope of the Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules and Regulations. The Staff Psychiatrist is accountable to the Chief Psychiatrist for time spent in Medical Staff-related activities. The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Performs psychiatric evaluations
• Provides clinical leadership
• As primary provider of care, writes orders for admission, transfer, discharge, medications, restraints and seclusion, suicide precautions, etc., as indicated
• Meets at least monthly with each assigned patient
• Provides daily sick call for the patients
• Evaluates and documents assaultive incidents and suicidal threats, attempts, and self-harm behaviors
• May be called upon to prepare court reports
• Communicates effectively in spoken and written language

Contracted opportunities are also available, please reach out for more information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance or the California Board of Osteopathic Examiners. AND One year of experience in the practice of psychiatry or completion of one year of an approved residency in psychiatry.

The hiring process consists of 3 easy steps:

Log on to www.jobs.ca.gov
1. Create an account
2. Take and pass the exam

https://www.jobs.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/8MHAV.PDF

3. Apply for the vacancy

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/JobSearchResults.aspx#depid=191&locid=525

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We offer:
Competitive salaries
Health, dental and vision insurance
Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
CALPERS Safety retirement and 401K/457 plan options

Click on the link below to learn more about our area:
https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero/About_the_Area.html

For more information, please contact DSH-Atascadero Employment Office (805) 468-3384.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22,115.00 - $27,271.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Atascadero, CA 93422: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person