Senior Psychiatrist

Knowledge of:  Causes and treatment of psychiatric illness; medical aspects of psychological problems; State and Department policies and procedures; the principles and practices of modern medicine and psychiatry; and supervisory skills with psychiatric personnel.

Ability to:  Make expert psychiatric diagnoses, interpretations, and recommendations; diagnose and effectively treat mental illness; prepare comprehensive and concise records and reports; assist in the training of less experienced psychiatrists; provide psychiatric  services to  clients as a member of the Medical Staff; and supervise  psychiatric personnel.

These employment standards are typically attained with completion of an approved psychiatric residency and 1 year of experience as a Psychiatrist.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate will have interest in and ability to work with adults, youth and families.  The ideal candidate will be interested in working in a Community Mental Health setting; be a good diagnostician and well trained in Psychopharmacology; able to build good rapport and work with clients and their families and be freely accessible to the multidisciplinary treatment staff.  The ideal candidate will be able to work as a team player with multidisciplinary teams, able to provide leadership and training to Mental Health staff and have a commitment to working with the persistently mentally ill.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid California license as a Physician and Surgeon
• A valid driver's license may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and climb or balance.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus, with quick reflexes.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and climb or balance.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus, with quick reflexes.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account
• Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans With Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
• As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints).    An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).  The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position.  The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
• Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.
• Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information click here. If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) 225-5515 to request a flier.  
• In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
• Employees in this classification are covered under the CalPERS retirement program. Depending on the provisions of the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and other applicable laws, an employee in this classification will be covered under one of the following CalPERS retirement formulas: (1) 2% at 55, (2) 2% at 60, or (3) 2% at 62.   An employee in this classification will also contribute 7% of his/her pay to this plan, or will contribute such other amount to the plan as authorized by PEPRA and other applicable laws. Please visit our employee benefit page at Employee Benefits for additional information regarding benefits and CalPERS coverage information.  The provisions in this flyer and on the County's website are for information purposes only.  To the extent the provisions of the flyer or the County's website are inconsistent with PEPRA and other applicable laws, PEPRA and other applicable laws shall govern.

ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY

Shasta County covers a large geographic area that includes rivers, lakes, and mountains that offer an abundance of recreational opportunities. An eight-mile river trail, numerous community parks, a local museum alliance and continuous community events contribute to the quality of life. Sacramento is 160 miles to the south and the coast is 150 miles to the west. Shasta Lake, located just a few miles north of Redding, is a play land for water sports enthusiasts and vacationers. Lake Shasta offers 365 miles of shoreline and plenty of opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, fishing, sightseeing and wildlife viewing. Shasta County, the jewel of upstate California, offers a lifestyle that blends the best of rural and urban features.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Salary:  $15,736 - $20,084 per month. Plus an additional 5% for each board certification by a Specialty Board officially recognized and approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association in Geriatric Psychiatry; Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; and/or other medical specialty (for up to a maximum of 15% if certified in all  three areas).
Additional Physician compensation package in accordance with the terms and conditions of the individual's contract.
• Holidays: 12 days per year.
• Vacation: 10 days first 3 years; 15 days 4-9 years; 17 days 10-15 years; 20 days 16 years and thereafter.
• Sick Leave: 12 days per year with a generous pro rata payoff when terminating in good standing after at least 5 years of continuous service.
• Retirement: CalPERS, coordinated with Social Security.
• Insurance:  Medical and dental plan, with the County paying for most of the employee and a portion of the dependent cost; a vision plan, a fully-paid life insurance policy and long-term disability plan.
• Other: Deferred Compensation plan, IRC Section 125 plan, and credit union membership available.

SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Shasta County Personnel
1450 Court Street, Suite 348 – Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515