Full-time Psychiatrist - Bakersfield, CA, United States - State of California

Description

Interviews will be conducted in-person at our Hiring Event located at International Agri-Center Banquet Hall, 4500 South Laspina Street, Tulare, CA 93274, May 7 & 8, 2024 8:00am - 4:00pm.

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 .

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

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.

Staff Psychiatrist, Correctional and Rehabilitative Services (Safety CalHR
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
STAFF PSYCHIATRIST, CORRECTIONAL AND REHAB SERVICES (SAFETY)Additional Documents
Job Application Package ChecklistDuty Statement
STAFF PSYCHIATRIST, CORRECTIONAL AND REHAB SERVICES (SAFETY) - WASCO STATE PRISON
STAFF PSYCHIATRIST, CORRECTIONAL AND REHAB SERVICES (SAFETY) $23,915.

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

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This advertisement is for a Staff Psychiatrist, Correctional and Rehab Services (Safety) position(s) located at Wasco State Prison in Wasco, CA located in Kern County .

Please write the position number on your application:
Please ensure to have a valid email address on your application.

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the California Correctional Health Care Services are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace.

We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences.

We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.


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Special RequirementsDo not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts.

Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.

Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

Application InstructionsCompleted applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.

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.

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

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.

How To ApplyComplete 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:
California Correctional Health Care ServicesAttn: RHU TULARE HE WSP PSYCH 9758 PFT JC-428715Regional Human Resources - SouthernP.Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
California Correctional Health Care ServicesRHU TULARE HE WSP PSYCH 9758 PFT JC Unicorn Road
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application.

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.

Other - 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.)

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.

Other - 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.

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

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

BenefitsInformation on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at benefits.

Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at
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Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at .

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.
Contact InformationThe Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process


Department Website:
Resources Contact:
Regional Hiring Unit
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 Relay Service:
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CCHCS accepts electronic applications. If interested, please submit an electronic application (STD 678) thru your CalCareer account at . Your application must be submitted on or before the above Final Filing Date.

Paper App (IF unable to submit an electronic application):

To apply for this position, you may 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.

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.

To obtain list eligibility for the STAFF PSYCHIATRIST, CORRECTIONAL AND REHAB SERVICES (SAFETY), before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the STAFF PSYCHIATRIST, 9758 examination.

Equal Opportunity EmployerThe 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, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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