SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST (SUPERVISOR)

California Department of State Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of State Hospitals seeks an Assistant Medical Director for the Psychiatry Department at Metropolitan State Hospital in Los Angeles County. Reporting to the Medical Director, the Senior Psychiatrist (Supervisor) leads clinical and administrative psychiatry, ensures high-quality patient care, and supports program development in a complex hospital setting.

The role emphasizes consultation with medical staff, program leadership, and adherence to state regulations, with

Responsibilities

• Under the general direction of the Medical Director, provides psychiatric leadership and oversees clinical services.
• Coordinates with Medical Staff and other departments to ensure quality medical care and compliance.
• Monitors adherence to policies, performance standards, and regulatory requirements.

Job description

Assistant Medical Director - Psychiatry Department - Metropolitan State Hospital - 26-404

Classification

SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST (SUPERVISOR)

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-531452
• Position #(s): 487-500-7609-XXX
• Working Title: Assistant Medical Director - Psychiatry Department - Metropolitan State Hospital - 26-404
• Classification: SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST (SUPERVISOR)
• $25,849.00 - $30,724.00 U
• $26,409.00 - $31,458.00 V
• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location: Los Angeles County
• Telework: In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Facility: DSH - Metropolitan

Job Description And Duties

*Pending BMB Approval*

Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the city of Norwalk.

Under the general direction of the Medical Director, the Assistant Medical Director/Senior Psychiatrist (Supervisor) is responsible for supporting the hospital's psychiatric mission and ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality clinical work and administrative services. The role encompasses oversight, consultation and liaison with Medical Staff and other clinical specialties, and leadership across a range of functions.

Supports the development and implementation of clinical and administrative programs, ensuring alignment with hospital goals, regulatory standards, and best practices. Ensures deployment of initiatives within the context of an overall planned effort with explicit goals and objectives which are in congruence with performance standards of psychiatric practice, Department of State Hospitals (DSH) policies and strategic goals, Medical Staff standards, and relevant State laws.

Studies and evaluates the medical and psychiatric aspects of treatment programs, and monitors and supervises performance of Medical Staff for quality of medical services and conformance to the EP, State and Federal statutory codes and conformance criteria of accrediting agencies, and makes recommendations with relation to findings; serves as a consultant to the Medical Director, Chief of Psychiatry other Senior Psychiatrists, Chief Physician and Surgeon, Chief of Primary Care, Chief Psychologist, Chief Dentist, Pharmacy Services Manager, Program Directors, Training Officer Ill, and other administrative offices and departments on clinical matters, as well as to the Medical Staff on issues of medical practice; monitors adherence of Physicians to psychopharmacology guidelines; negotiates with the Executive Director and the Hospital Administrator to ensure that clinical services has adequate resources to meet its goals and objectives; allocates, promotes, and complies with Equal Employment Opportunity objectives and other hospital policies.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Eligibility Exam

To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM.

It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement. Please carefully read the Minimum Qualifications for the position before taking the exam to ensure you are qualified for the position and have met all requirements.

The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process.

Department Information

Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk,15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey.

DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Metropolitan