Psychiatrist - Mental Health Specialist

1 month ago


Berkeley, California, United States Government Jobs Full time
Job Opportunity

The City of Berkeley is seeking a licensed physician to provide high-quality care to vulnerable patients in a collaborative community setting. As a Psychiatrist, you will provide psychiatric, diagnostic, and therapeutic services to members of the Berkeley community who are dealing with severe mental illness.

Job Responsibilities
  • Provide psychiatric, diagnostic, and therapeutic services to patients with severe mental illness
  • Collaborate with high-caliber colleagues in a team-based model with case managers, excellent nursing staff, and great administrative support
  • Work with patients in an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model as well as more traditional models, across programs such as Homeless Full Services Partnership, Comprehensive Community Treatment, and Focus on Independence
Perks and Benefits
  • Up to 10% additional pay for relevant board certifications
  • Up to four weeks of vacation in the first year
  • Standard office schedule (no nights, on-call, or weekends)
  • Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness + potential for up to $7,500 in student loan repayment
  • Opportunity for clinic, field, and remote work
Qualifications
  • Possession of an M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical or osteopathic school
  • Completion of the third year of a psychiatric residency training program approved by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Valid license to practice medicine issued by the State of California
  • Current Controlled Substance Registration certificate issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration
Application Process

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. Applicants must submit a completed application and a resume. Please note that while resumes are required, they are not a substitute for a completed application.

Exam Process

The exam process will include, but may not be limited to, application review for minimum qualifications and required documents, tests, and other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing, and analytical skills; problem-solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability, or qualification.

Reasonable Accommodations

The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to at the time of application.

Pre-Employment Process

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to, employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses, including driver's license, registrations, certificates, other credentials, credit check, criminal history check, and Live Scan fingerprinting.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans' status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Disaster Service Worker: All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.



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