STAFF PSYCHIATRIST, CORRECTIONAL AND REHAB SERVICES (SAFETY) - High Desert State Prison, CF (HD[...]

STAFF PSYCHIATRIST, CORRECTIONAL AND REHAB SERVICES (SAFETY) - High Desert State Prison, CF (HDSP) position at California Correctional Health Care Services. Lassen County, CA.

Job Description and Duties

This Job Control is listed Until Filled, applications will be reviewed on the following dates: 01/09/25, 01/27/25, 02/10/25, 02/25/25, 03/11/25, 03/25/25, 04/08/25, 04/22/25, 05/06/25, 05/20/25.

Recruitment and Retention Bonus available for clinicians newly hired with California Correctional Health Care Services.

Effective July 1, 2023, employees in this class, employed within the California Correctional Health Care Services, who are physically located at and assigned to direct in-person patient care on grounds or at a facility, shall receive a pay differential equivalent to 15 % of their monthly base pay.

Only employees who provide direct patient care, treating patients in-person, on grounds, or at a facility more than 50 % of the pay period are eligible for this pay differential.

• This classification is subject to Section 5, Hiring‑Above‑Minimum (HAM) Authorization of the California State Civil Service Pay Scales. The authorized HAM rate for this classification is: P $29,378, Q $30,229.

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Under general direction of the Senior Psychiatrist (Sup), the Psychiatrist in Mental Health Services is a member of an Interdisciplinary Treatment Team providing general population outpatient services to inmates. The Team includes other psychiatrists, psychologists, and psychiatric social workers assigned to a Service Area. In general, the staff psychiatrist in case management performs psychiatric evaluations, participates in treatment planning and case reviews, prescribes medications, and provides crisis intervention and psychotherapy. The staff psychiatrist also provides consultations and training in treatment approaches to both clinical and custody staff of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team.

Minimum Qualifications

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Desirable Qualifications

Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System Benefit can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website.

Additional Information

• Priority consideration will be given to reemployment/DROA/SROA/Surplus candidates.
• All methods of appointments may be considered.
• CCHCS accepts electronic applications. If interested, please submit an electronic application (STD 678) thru your CalCareer account. Your application must be submitted on or before the above final filing date.
• Paper application (IF unable to submit electronically): To apply for this position, submit a Standard State Application (STD 678) along with copies of your most recent performance report, college transcripts/college diploma (if applicable) and license/certification (if applicable) to the contact person listed above.
• PLEASE NOTE: Possession of MQs for list eligible applicants will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet MQs, the necessary steps will be taken to have the applicant's name withheld from the eligibility list.
• All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications (MQ's) of the classification, per SPB Rule 250, with the exception of Training & Development (T&D) Assignments.
• This advertisement will be used for this and other Permanent vacancies that may occur at this location.
• Resumes will be accepted in addition to the required STD 678.

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Possession of the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the Medical Board of California or the California Board of Osteopathic Examiners. (Applicants who are in the process of securing approval of their qualifications by the Medical Board of California or the Board of Osteopathic Examiners will be admitted to the examination, but the Board to which application is made must determine that all legal requirements have been met before candidates will be eligible for appointment.)
• Either Pattern I: Possession of a valid certificate in psychiatry issued by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry.
• Education: If using academic education above the twelfth grade to meet minimum qualifications, include a copy of your Degree and/or Informal (Unofficial) School Transcripts.