Mental Health Psychiatrist/Clinical Specialist

3 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States The County of Los Angeles Full time
About the Position

The County of Los Angeles is seeking a highly skilled Mental Health Psychiatrist to join our team in Correctional Health Services. As a Mental Health Psychiatrist, you will be responsible for providing professional medical services in the field of psychiatry, including performing psychiatric evaluations, developing comprehensive treatment plans, and providing clinical consultation to other medical providers and staff.

Job Summary

This is an emergency Mental Health Psychiatrist position related to the DOJ Consent Decree. The appointee will be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. The position is open to qualified candidates who meet the minimum requirements.

Responsibilities
  • Performs psychiatric evaluations and screens for health-related concerns as needed.
  • Develops comprehensive psychiatric treatment plans.
  • Evaluates individuals/clients to determine if probable cause is met to initiate detention under WIC 5150.
  • Provides clinical consultation to other medical providers and staff, including interns and resident physicians, regarding treatment interventions, medical and diagnostic work performed, and participates in clinical case conferences.
  • Assists in the planning, direction, and implementation of departmental initiatives and protocols to enhance and improve client care.
  • Performs medication support services by evaluating the need for psychotropic medications.
  • Prescribes medications and monitors their overall effect and may administer medication/s, when necessary.
  • Orders, obtains, reviews, and monitors pertinent laboratory tests.
  • Participates in evaluation of the quality of care and provides input into formulating corrective action plans to mitigate future clinical risk.
  • Conducts academic and/or research activities.
  • Conducts trainings or assists in the training of interns and resident physicians.
  • Testifies in court as an expert witness.
  • Discusses patient information with relevant third parties, including attorneys, judges, and family members, following appropriate release of information or court order.
Requirements
  • Completion of a residency approved by an American Specialty Board in psychiatry or equivalent training.
  • California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California.
  • A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.


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