Senior Psychiatrist

Job Description and Duties Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the city of Norwalk. The Senior Psychiatrist (Supervisor) shall supervise the work of the medical staff and assist in coordination of care with other disciplines, maintain a high standard of psychiatric and medical care; review medical records to assure adequacy and proper administration of treatment, as well as quality of care; evaluate staff psychiatrist's performance, adherence to hospital policy, make recommendations and/or take action as needed; chair and participate in Treatment Review Committees, review pharmacological treatment plans, interview patients, interview staff, promote the participation of all disciplines in case review conferences, and provide recommendations for improvement of patient care to the treatment teams; make clinical and teaching rounds; and both plan and provide training to staff, residents and/or medical students. Additionally, the Senior Psychiatrist (Supervisor) will ensure appropriate Orientation and Training of Medical Staff; collaborate with Medical Director and Program Management to evaluate staff performance and takes or recommend appropriate action; and assist the Medical Director in recruitment of medical staff, hiring interviews and/or represent the Medical Director in Committees and Meetings. DSH-Metropolitan is an 800+ bed complex that provides a broad spectrum of inpatient psychiatric services to adult and geriatric patients of different legal status. This advertisement will run until filled with the following cutoff date for review of applications: 1st and 15th of each month. Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions Face Coverings While working on-site, employees must follow current face covering guidance as issued by CDPH. Telework The possibility and extent of telework opportunities is at the discretion of the department and manager for which the incumbent is working. Additional questions regarding telework may be directed to the hiring manager during the onsite interview. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST (SUPERVISOR) Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code : JC-416994 Position (s): -XXX Working Title: Senior Psychiatrist (Supervisor) / Psychiatry Department, Metropolitan State Hospital Classification: SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST (SUPERVISOR) $24,484.00 - $29,101.00 U $25,015.00 - $29,797.00 V of Positions: 1 Work Location: Los Angeles County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Facility: DSH - Metropolitan Department Information Department of State Hospitals - Metropolitan 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. Department Website: Special Requirements The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) a(n) CA Medical License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from . It is the applicant's responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email. Employees applying for this position who wish to be considered on a transfer basis must meet the minimum qualifications and all transfer rules. You may also be required to provide additional documents, such as copies of your college transcripts during the screening process when applicable. Please provide proof of the highest paying class you were permanently appointed to from an eligible list. All Examination and/or Employment Application forms must include: "to" and "from" dates (month/day/year); time base; and civil service class titles. Examination and/or Employment Application forms received without this information will be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Examination and/or Employment Application (STD. 678) form. Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered. EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Applicants are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of their applications to MSH-Human Resources Department, Selection Services Unit. Confirmation/receipt of USPS mailed submittals can only be provided for by Certified Mail. Application Instructions Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: Until Filled Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at . When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of State Hospitals Attn: Human Resources 11401 South Bloomfield Ave Norwalk, CA 90650 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of State Hospitals Human Resources 11401 South Bloomfield Ave Norwalk, CA 90650 Offices are closed on weekends and holidays. 07:30 AM - 04:30 PM Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: 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. School Transcripts Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Working for the State offers great opportunities, generous benefits, and career development. Benefits information may be obtained by going to In addition, you can look forward to: Free parking Convenient to public transportation Located near multiple eateries and major freeway access Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Department Website: Human Resources Contact: Selection Services Unit Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: EEO Coordinator California Relay Service: 1- (TTY), 1- (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status . click apply for full job details