Psychiatrist

County of Santa Barbara; California; On-site; USD 270,000 - 309,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated psychiatrist to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services in a mental health clinic. This role requires expertise in both adult and child/adolescent psychiatry, with responsibilities including conducting examinations, prescribing therapies, and participating in treatment planning. The position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. Join a team committed to delivering high-quality, culturally competent services and help foster recovery and resilience within the community.

Benefits

Vacation: 12 to 25 days per year

12 holidays per year

Unlimited sick leave accumulation

Health plan contributions

On-site employee health clinics

Bilingual allowance

Special Duty Assignment allowance

Generous hiring incentives

Flexible relocation assistance

Student loan offsets

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid license as a physician and surgeon in California.
• Ability to diagnose and treat severely mentally ill patients.
• Knowledge of current developments in psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric examinations and prescribe therapy.
• Participate in staff conferences recommending treatment approaches.
• Keep medical records and prepare psychiatric reports.

Skills

Psychiatric diagnosis

Therapeutic services

Individual and group psychotherapy

Projective tests interpretation

Crisis prevention techniques

Fluency in English and Spanish

Education

Residency training in psychiatry

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Residency training in child and adolescent psychiatry

Job description

NOTICE OF CHANGE: This recruitment is now posted CONTINOUSLY until the vacancy is filled.

SALARY

$129.96 - $148.51 Hourly

$270,323.04 - $308,900.80 Annually

Bilingual allowance when applicable

5% Special Duty Assignment allowance when regularly assigned to thePsychiatric Health Facility or when regularly assigned to work in North County positions in Lompoc and Santa Maria.

New Hire Incentive:The County has a generous hiring incentive program and may provide reimbursement for reasonable relocation expenses, and at the discretion of the CEO, can provide flexible relocation assistance, housing, student loan offsets, cash incentives, and/or vacation and sick leave pre-accruals in the interest of attracting the best talent to the organization.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW!

• Vacation: 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment.
• Holidays: 12 days per year.
• Sick Leave: 12 days sick leave per year. Unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement.
• Health Plan: Choice of medical and dental plans (with vision care). The county contributes toward the employee's premium.
• On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria: Provides ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents over age 15.
• Specialized Duty allowance when applicable.

For more information on County of Santa Barbara benefits clickHEREor on the Benefits Tab above.Applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:

• Retirement reciprocity
• Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate

We are accepting applications to establish one employment list to fill full-time and part-time vacancies in Santa Barbara,Santa MariaandLompocfor the Behavioral Wellness Department.To be considered for a specific location, you must check the individualLocation(s) on the application where you would be willing to accept an assignment. Although incumbents will be assigned a home base location, the selected candidate may need to travel between different sites within Santa Barbara County. The operational area may include: Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, Goleta, Lompoc, Los Olivos, Santa Mara, and Santa Ynez.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
Founded in 1962, it is the mission of the Department of Behavioral Wellness to promote the prevention of and recovery from mental illness and addiction among individuals, families and communities, by providing effective leadership and delivering state-of-the-art, culturally competent services. The Department provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to 10,000 clients with mental illness and substance use disorders annually through its professional staff of over 400, in addition to its many contracted Community-Based Organization (CBO) providers. The Department’s decisions and service delivery are guided by the following values:

• Quality services for persons of all ages with mental illness and/or substance abuse
• Integrity in individual and organizational actions
• Dignity, respect, and compassion for all persons
• Active involvement of clients and families in treatment, recovery, and policy development
• Diversity throughout our organization and cultural competency in service delivery
• A system of care and recovery that is clearly defined and promotes recovery and resiliency
• Emphasis on prevention and treatment
• Teamwork among department employees in an atmosphere that is respectful and creative
• Continuous quality improvement in service delivery and administration
• Wellness modeled for our clients at all levels; i.e., staff who regularly arrive at the workplace healthy, energetic and resilient
• Safety for everyone

THE POSITION: The candidate selected for this position will, under direction, but with independent responsibility for professional results, provide psychiatric diagnostic and therapeutic service in a mental health clinic and/or inpatient psychiatric facility; and perform related duties as required. The candidate selected will also need to be able to treat patients using a measurement-based care approach as well as establish relationships with primary care and substance use disorder providers of clients.

Adult Specialty: On-call rotation for adult services as required at the Psychiatric Health Facility, and 3 to 4 weeknights per month of telephone availability.

Child/Adolescent Specialty: On-call rotation for child services is approximately one week per month of telephone availability. You may elect to volunteer for paid duty on weekends at the inpatient "Psychiatric Health Facility."

For the position in the inpatient Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF): Incumbents will be required to acquire training in Management Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or a related crisis prevention course within the first six months of employment.

1. Conducts psychiatric examinations; makes diagnoses and prescribes therapy.
2. Conducts individual and group psychotherapy; administers and interprets projective tests.
3. Participates in staff conferences recommending appropriate treatment approaches.
4. Assists in developing and organizing a program of clinic treatment.
5. May direct case conferences; may serve as a consultant to other clinic staff, confers with patient's relatives regarding illness and treatment.
6. Assists through consultation in establishing psychiatric programs and policies, cooperates with other public health and hospital personnel.
7. Keeps medical records and prepares psychiatric reports; and testifies to the Superior Court on matters concerning petitions and affidavits.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (minimum qualifications) listed below:

• Completion of a residency training program in psychiatry AND possession of a valid license as a physician and surgeon issued by the State of California.

Additional Requirements for Child-Adolescent Psychiatry Specialty:

• Completion of a residency training program in child and adolescent Psychiatry.

NOTE:Initial acceptance may be based on licensure as a physician and surgeon in another state; licensure as a physician and surgeon in California is required prior to appointment. For additional information on obtaining a license go to mbc.ca.gov or call toll-free 800-633-2322. It may take up to 6 months to obtain a license.

Additional Qualifications:
Certification:

• Employees must obtain Board Certification in Psychiatry within five (5) years of employment.
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required at the time of appointment.

Knowledge of:General medicine and psychiatry; current developments in the field of psychiatry; and hospital and clinic organization, management, and procedures.

Ability to: Skillfully diagnose and treat severely and persistently mentally ill patients; analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action; prepare records and reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and maintain objectivity and confidentiality.

Desired Qualifications:

• Additional Qualifications: The ability to read, write, and converse fluently in English and Spanish is desirable. Note: You must self-certify on the application form that you are fluent in English and Spanish. The department will test you on your fluency.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:

1. Review applications and supplemental questionnaireto determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.
2. Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: Candidates' response to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the employment list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than eleven (11) qualified candidates.

Applicants must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the supplemental questionnaire to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive written notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list.

CONDITIONAL JOB OFFER:

• Live Scan and Background Check: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, the selected candidate's appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a Live Scan and background check which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. A Live Scan is electronic fingerprint scanning that is certified by the State Department of Justice. Further instructions about when and how to complete the Live Scan will be included in the offer letter. Appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination.
• The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.

Recruiters will communicate with applicant by e-mailduring each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.

STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any typewith regardto any characteristic or status protected by any federal law,state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and toeliminatingbarriers toattracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employeesand values their contributions to our organization.

Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.

Vaccination Verification and Testing: This position is subject to State Health Officer Orders (SHOOs) or County policy regarding vaccine verification and/or testing. Please contact the hiring department for more information.

APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: This recruitment is posted continuously until all position(s) are filled. First review of applications will be on Wednesday 03/26/2025. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day atwww.sbcountyjobs.com.

Gabriela Huerta, Recruitment Analyst, [e-mail]