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$119.48-$149.23 Hourly / $20,709.87-$25,866.53 Monthly / $248,518.40-$310,398.40 Yearly
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(Unclassified)
Under general direction, provides direct psychiatric care and treatment for complex mental health patients; serves primarily Medi-Cal eligible children and adults in need of comprehensive care; will serve non-Medi-Cal children and adults on occasion, usually at the direction of the courts, or due to an urgent situation; and works as part of a treatment team.
This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority having no specific term and no property right to continuous employment and can be released without cause.
Psychiatrist (Board Eligible) - Incumbents must have completed a United States psychiatry residency training program and be eligible to be certified by the American Board of Psychiatry at the time of appointment to this class. Incumbents are expected to obtain certification in order to be considered for promotion to the next higher level of Psychiatrist (Board Certified).
Psychiatrist (Board Certified) - Incumbents have all of the duties and responsibilities of the Psychiatrist (Board Eligible) but must be certified by the American Board of Psychiatry at the time of appointment.
Receives direction from assigned management staff in the Department of Health and Human Services.
May exercise technical and functional medical supervision over professional, technical and clinical staff in the administration of program areas.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Experience and Training:
Experience: Two years of responsible experience providing psychiatric services to identified target populations.
Training: Possession of the required medical license is proof of sufficient education in this class.
Required License or Certification:
FOOTNOTE: The psychiatrist selected for this position must maintain insurability through the professional liability insurance carrier of Placer County’s choice.
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Length of Probation:
Bargaining Unit: