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Job Description
CAREER DESCRIPTION
PSYCHIATRIST - CHILD
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 16 ) 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 in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, shall receive, in addition to his or her salary, the equivalent of $1,000 monthly
Other Additional Premium Pays
Additional Compensation:- Five (5) days Conference Leave for Continuing Medical Education paid leave per year
- Educational and Professional Reimbursement of $10,000 per year
- No On-Call Responsibilities
- Flexible work schedules may be available
- Psychiatrist Educational Loan Repayment Program (Psychiatrists employed at least half time in regular full-time position in all divisions of Behavioral Health Services, excluding Correctional Health Services, are eligible to receive up to $22,500 per payment through this program; with a maximum of ten (10) payments. This program will remain in effect as long as Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) funding is available. The County and HCA are under no obligation to continue funding this program should MHSA funding cease for this program.)
- Vacation & Healthcare Leave (OCEA, Non-Management) - You begin accruing vacation and healthcare leave from your first day on the job. The following are approximations of accrual rates during each 80-hour pay period:
- Leave Progression 1 (0 to 6,240 service hours ~ first 3 years)
- Vacation Accrual - 3 hours and 4 minutes per pay period (Approx. 2 weeks per year)
- Healthcare Leave - 2 hours and 46 minutes per pay period (Approx. 72 hrs. per year)
- Leave Progression 2 (6,241 to 20,800 service hours ~ after 3 to 10 years)
- Vacation Accrual - 4 hours and 36 minutes per pay period (Approx. 3 weeks per year)
- Healthcare Leave - 3 hours and 42 minutes per pay period (Approx. 96 hrs. per year)
- Leave Progression 3 (20,801 and above service hours ~ after 10 years)
- Vacation Accrual - 6 hours and 9 minutes per pay period (Approx. 4 weeks per year)
- Healthcare Leave - 3 hours and 42 minutes per pay period (Approx. 96 hrs. per year)
- Leave Progression 1 (0 to 6,240 service hours ~ first 3 years)
- 12 Paid Holidays Per Year
This recruitment is open to the public for a minimum of five (5) 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. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
This recruitment will establish an Open eligible list and will be used to fill current and future Psychiatrist positions within the Health Care Agency. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County.
THE 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 direction of the Agency Director, a new and dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Administrative Services, Behavioral Health Services, Correctional Health Services, Specialized Medical Services and Public Health Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
The Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Division consists of the following service areas Adult and Older Adult Behavioral Health, Children and Youth Services, Quality Management Services, Mental Health Services Act Office, Data Analytics and Evaluation, Crisis and Acute Care Services, Substance Use Services, BHS Navigation, and Forensics and Justice Involved. These service areas 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 PROGRAM
In Children and Youth Services (CYS) , there are a variety of direct client care opportunities to serve Orange County children, youth, transitional age youth, and their families impacted by mental illness and substance use disorders. CYS has three (3) major areas of service: 1) Regional outpatient clinics, (including intensive community-based recovery-oriented services) 2) programs serving youth in the juvenile justice system, and 3) programs serving foster youth. All programs strive to provide high quality, evidence-based services in a system that addresses the specific and unique needs of the individual and their support systems. Those served by CYS come from a variety of cultures and diverse backgrounds. The population served consists of children, youth, and transitional age youth ages 0 through 25.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This position is necessary to provide psychiatric services to children and youth in CYS outpatient clinics. The Psychiatrist will collaborate with a team of professionals both within the HCA, and with other County agencies with whom the programs partner with to ensure comprehensive care is provided. Additional job duties include, but are not limited to: conducting psychiatric evaluations on a scheduled or in a crisis situation, ordering lab tests, gathering medical, psychiatric, and social information from various sources, and creating treatment plans involving medication or other therapeutic approach.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate will be certified in child and adolescent psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and have completed a two (2) year fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry. Bilingual skills are highly desirable but not required.
In addition, the ideal candidate must demonstrate substantial knowledge and practical experience directly related to the following competencies below:
Professional & Technical Expertise- 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
- Thorough knowledge of the predictors of physical aggression in psychiatric patients
- Proficient use of an Electronic Health Record (EHR) to monitor the individual’s status, document medical services, enter orders for pharmaceuticals and laboratory studies, and determine and document medical necessity
Building & Maintaining Relationships | Interpersonal Savvy- Demonstrate a calm and flexible demeanor and handles challenging situations professionally and with tact
- Maintain effective relationships with staff, patients and others
- Show interest and understand the needs, expectations, and circumstances of patients
Teamwork | Delegating- Work collaboratively with personnel within the program, agencies from the community, patient's families, court personnel, community hospital staff, other county agencies, and hospitals and participate in multidisciplinary meetings
- Familiarity and ability to coordinate with other physicians providing medical care for the person
- Delegate assignments to nurses, psychologists, social workers, and other personnel on treatment teams
- Foster a positive work environment and understands the importance of working in a team setting
Oral Communication | Writing- 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 as well as the physical, mental and environmental conditions.
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.
Application Screening | (Refer/Non-Refer): Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.
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 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.
Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP): 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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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:
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Gabriela Torres at (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.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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