The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications
from qualified candidates for:
PSYCHIATRIST-SPECIALIST
Interested candidates are encouraged to immediately apply. Interviews will take place weekly. Qualifying applicants will be invited via email to schedule an interview.
$313,955.20 annual base salary
Psychiatrist-Specialists perform professional psychiatric work involving the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of specialty forensics, children/adolescents and or geriatric patients. This is the specialty journey level class in the series that requires a fellowship or experience in child and adolescent psychiatry or forensic psychiatry. Under general direction, incumbents exercise independent medical judgment in the diagnosis and treatment of patients in the Juvenile Detention facilities, skilled nursing facility, forensic evaluation clinic or in a psychiatric emergency room; act as a lead worker providing technical guidance and leadership to staff; and act in the absence of the Supervising Psychiatrist.
The County of San Diego provides a rich array of services delivered through an integrated community based system of care. Services include prevention, treatment, and interventions that promote resiliency/recovery and social well-being.
Why choose the County?
- Fully paid malpractice insurance
- 13 paid holidays
- 13 sick days per year
- Vacation: 10 days (1-4 years of service); 15 days (5-14 years of service); 20 days (15+ years)
- Defined benefit retirement program
- Cafeteria-style health plan with flexible spending
- Wellness incentives
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSRequired at time of application:
- Valid license to practice medicine in the State of California;
- Graduation from a U.S. accredited medical or osteopathic school or certified foreign studies equivalency equivalent to a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
- Completion of a General Psychiatric residency in an ACGME approved residency program;
Required at time of appointment:
- Valid license to practice medicine in the State of California (if not submitted at time of application);
- Valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate;
- Completion of fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, or Geriatric Psychiatry, OR four (4) years of full time experience working in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, or Geriatric Psychiatry.
NOTESome positions in this class may require a valid National Provider Identification Number (NPI) at time of appointment.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENTAs part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
EVALUATION PROCESSThe names of qualified applicants will be placed on a
six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental application. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
NOTEReasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset, and our customers are our number one priority.
