PSYCHIATRIST - CHILD
In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive a salary range increase on the following date:
Effective June 27, 2025 – 4.00% increase
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 18) 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, shall receive, in addition to his or her salary, the equivalent of $800 monthly.
- Other Additional Premium Pays
This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five 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.
This recruitment is open to the public and the eligible list established through this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Psychiatrist positions within the County of Orange.
THE OPPORTUNITY: In Children, Youth and Prevention Services 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. Children, Youth and Prevention Services has four major areas of service: 1) Regional outpatient clinics (including intensive community based recovery oriented services), 2) Services delivered in the field to youth in the Juvenile Justice system, 3) 24/7 crisis services, and 4) Prevention and Intervention. 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. As a Psychiatrist, your role will include collaborating with a team of professionals both within the Health Care Agency, and with other County agencies with whom the programs partner to ensure comprehensive care is provided.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES:
- The ideal candidate will be American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology certified in child and adolescent psychiatry or have completed a two-year fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry.
- Must have a calm and flexible demeanor, and be willing to work in a team setting.
- Ability to use an Electronic Health Record to monitor the individual's status, document medical services, enter orders for pharmaceuticals and laboratory studies, and determine and document medical necessity.
- Familiarity and ability to coordinate with other physicians providing medical care for the person is crucial.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Please click here for the minimum qualifications for Psychiatrist.
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION:
- Five (5) days Continuing Medical Education paid leave per year.
- Educational and Professional Reimbursement of $10,000 per year.
- No Call Responsibilities.
- Flexible work schedules may be available.
- Psychiatrist Loan Repayment Program (Psychiatrists employed at least half time in regular positions in all divisions of Mental Health and Recovery Services (MHRS) are eligible to receive up to $22,500 through the program.)
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Light physical requirements. Highest level of mental aptitude required to perform complex tasks including the medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of behavioral health clients.
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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.
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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