SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST (SUPERVISOR)

California Department of State Hospitals; California; Hybrid; USD 391,000 - 478,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero in California is seeking a Senior Psychiatrist (Supervisor) to oversee clinical supervision and performance of psychiatrists and PMHNs. The role emphasizes compliance with hospital, medical staff, and licensing standards, with a focus on patient safety and quality of care.

The incumbent reports to the Chief Psychiatrist in the Medical Staff Department, provides guidance on therapeutic strategies, and participates in annual performance evaluations while

Qualifications

• Eligibility includes reachable on a certification list, transfer eligibility, or reinstatement eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with Joint Commission and State Licensing standards.
• Direct clinical supervision of psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Board Certified up to $434,120 Annual Base Salary

Board Eligible up to $423,991 Annual Base Salary

Above salaries include 15% pay differential **

Senior Psychiatrist (Supervisor) will be directed by the Chief Psychiatrist in the Medical Staff Department at the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Direct clinical supervision of the psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners under the direction of the Chief Psychiatrist and Medical Director.
• Assure that performance standards of psychiatric practice conform to hospital policy, Department of State Hospitals (DSH) policy, Medical Staff standards, and relevant State laws.
• Compliance shall be reflected in timely, accurate, and appropriate employee annual clinical performance evaluations that reflect essential duties as stated in the duty statement.
• Monitor clinical performance of each new psychiatrist and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner using direct observation and information provided from the proctor and/or mentor and assure that clinical performance reflects the field's standard of care.
• Applies and demonstrates knowledge of correct methods in Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI). Assist in the maintenance of a safe and secure environment through response to physical assaults, escape attempts or other major patient disturbance, and assist in the management of the conduct of the patients.
• Performs the duties of the staff psychiatrist when necessitated by absences, as required.
• Maintain compliance with Joint Commission and State Licensing standards.
• Monitor the performance of program psychiatrists under Joint Commission, State Licensing, and Medical Staff By-Laws standards.
• Utilizing analysis of performance data, provide individualized guidance and direction to psychiatrists to assist them in achieving and maintaining established professional standards of quality and performance.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-536226

Position #(s): 455-501-7609-001

Working Title: Senior Psychiatrist (Supervisor)

Classification: SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST (SUPERVISOR)

$25,849.00 - $30,724.00 U

$26,409.00 - $31,458.00 V

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: San Luis Obispo County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: DSH - Atascadero

Eligibility

To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications.

Department Information

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. Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings, and many historical landmarks. We invite you to join our professional and talented workforce.

Department Website: http://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero