Mental Health Specialist

4 weeks ago


San Francisco, California, United States Stanislaus County, CA Full time
About the Opportunity

Stanislaus County is seeking a skilled Psychiatrist to join its Behavioral Health and Recovery Services department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in psychiatric care and a passion for delivering high-quality services to individuals in need.

The Position

The Psychiatrist will work under the administrative direction of the Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible for providing or arranging for the provision of specialized behavioral health services to residents in and around Stanislaus County. The department consists of over 300 allocated positions with an operational budget of $70 million.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct psychiatric training examinations, make diagnoses, and prescribe treatment and medications
  • Conduct individual, group, and joint family psychotherapy
  • Organize data concerning patients' family, medical history, and onset of symptoms
  • Order laboratory and other special diagnostic tests and evaluate data
  • Prepare and present cases for review by other staff members
  • Participate in staff consultation in diagnosis and determination of treatment programs
  • Prepare and maintain complex treatment and progress reports on assigned cases
  • Participate with professional members of other disciplines in collaborative treatment and in matters relating to diagnosis and treatment recommendations
  • Demonstrate community collaboration skills
  • Work with community and professional groups to promote better understanding and acceptance of mental health problems and community programs
  • Prepare complex correspondence and reports
  • Work as assigned on departmental quality improvement and practice monitoring activities, including committees of the Behavioral Health Center
  • Provide clinical teaching and consultation to other members of the multi-disciplinary treatment staff
Requirements
  • Complete a three (3) year Psychiatry Residency training program in an institution approved by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN), or equivalent experience, and/or education, and/or certification
  • Possess a valid license as a Physician and Surgeon issued by the California Board of Medical Examiners
Desirable Qualifications
  • Certification in Psychiatry from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or possessing a written statement from the Secretary of the Board indicating eligibility for examination
  • Lived experience as a consumer or a family member of a consumer of behavioral health services

Stanislaus County is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. The final appointment will be conditional upon successfully passing a County paid pre-employment drug screening and a job-related background investigation.



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