The County of Riverside's University Health System (RUHS) has employment opportunities available for Psychiatrists with the Department of Behavioral Health. Board-eligible/board-certified candidates in all specialty areas are encouraged to apply.
We currently have openings in our:
- Riverside University Health System - Medical Center (MC) - Moreno Valley
- Riverside University Health System - Community Health Clinics (CHC's) - Throughout Riverside County
- Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health (BH) - Throughout Riverside County
- Riverside University Health System - Inpatient Treatment Facility (ITF) - Riverside
- Riverside University Health System - Emergency Treatment Services (ETS) - Riverside
- Riverside University Health System - Detention Health Services (DHS) - Throughout Riverside County
County of Riverside - Detention Facilities (DHS):
- Robert Presley Detention Center (Riverside)
- Cois M. Byrd Detention Center (Murrieta)
- Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility (Banning)
- John J. Benoit Detention Center (Indio)
- Blythe Jail (Blythe)
Regular and per-diem opportunities are available with the potential for tele-med scheduling as needed for coverage. Earning potential $255K - $403K with differentials.
This class has been designated At-Will by the Board of Supervisors, in accordance with the provisions provided under Article 6, Section 601E (2), (5) or (6) of the County Management Resolution and serves at the pleasure of the Medical Director, Mental Health Services.
Depending on level of expertise:
- Assumes medical responsibility for patients/clients under their direct care/and supervision.
- Conducts comprehensive psychiatric assessments/evaluations and mental status examinations (MSEs) of patients/clients, providing multi-axial diagnoses according to the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) approved by the American Psychiatric Association (APA).
- Obtains and reviews data, including laboratory and other diagnostic procedures or consultations pertinent to the evaluation and treatment of patients/clients.
- Provides detailed written reports of assessments/evaluations, MSEs, diagnoses and summaries of treatment provided, and completes all medical records as required.
- Provides specialized expertise in the development and implementation of individualized mental health treatment planning for assigned patients/clients.
- Provides competent psychotropic medication treatment and other psychiatric treatments to meet the needs of assigned patients/clients.
- Evaluates and treats assigned patients/clients utilizing sub-specialized psychiatric training and certifications.
- Provides psychiatric services in outpatient clinics, residential treatment programs, emergency rooms and other settings.
- Provides consultation, review, and guidance to Staff Psychiatrist I, II, and III physicians in the evaluation and treatment of patients within their psychiatric sub-specialty area(s) of certification.
- Advises the medical director and administration about policies and issues relating to the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric sub-specialty populations.
- Participates in quality assurance, quality improvement and performance improvement programs and activities, including medical staff review.
- Provides consultative and training services for practicum students and non-physicians regarding psychiatric sub-specialty area(s) of certification.
- Provides expert advice and counseling for families and others involved regarding patient/client issues, problems and course of treatment. Presents information about mental disorders and their treatment to community groups and agencies.
- Prepares legal and other Court-related documents, written reports, and provides Court testimony as necessary.
- Participates in medical staff committee work as assigned and performs related tasks as required.
License or Certification: Possession of a valid Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate issued by the State of California. Possession of a Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration. Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
Experience: Must be board eligible or certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, in general psychiatry. Candidates board certified in at least one other sub-specialty area of psychiatry will qualify for Staff Psychiatrist IV.
Knowledge of: The principles and practices of psychiatry including individual, group and family psychotherapy, and the specialized techniques, procedures, and equipment used in psychiatry, appropriate to the level of psychiatry residency training completed.
Ability to: Perform specialized psychiatric/medical services in general psychiatry; evaluate and prescribe medication, (including controlled substances) and other treatments; provide qualified, reimbursable services under guidelines of Medicare, Medi-Cal, and other funding sources; establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients/clients, staff, and others.
Reasonable Accommodations: The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). If you are a qualified individual and need a reasonable accommodation to take this exam, contact the recruiter before taking the exam.
Veteran's Preference: The County has a Veteran's Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application.
Pre-Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting.
Probationary Period: As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance.
What’s Next?
Open to All Applicants: This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of The Riverside University Health System may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
Application Period: BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE. Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted.
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