Senior Psychiatrist (Specialist) - Forensic
Location
Patton, CA | United States
Job description
Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department, is accepting applications for at least (1) Permanent, Full-time Senior Psychiatrist Specialist (Forensic) position. The Senior Psychiatrist Specialist works under the Chief of the Forensic Evaluation Department .
Duties include but are not limited to the following: The Forensic Senior Psychiatrist Specialist will be responsible for expediently evaluating and writing reports for OMD, NGI, and IST patients who meet criteria for involuntary medication orders, and for providing testimony at in-house panels and subsequently in superior court for MDO and NGI patients. The specialist will also regularly serve as a panel member at in-house involuntary medication hearings. The specialist will testify at administrative law judge hearings and subsequently at the superior court of the county of commitment for IST patients. The specialist will assist with evaluating, writing court reports, and testifying on OMD, NGI, and IST commitments.
The Forensic Senior Psychiatrist Specialist will additionally perform utilization review assessments for PC 1370 commitments to aid in the early identification of patients who have been restored to trial competence, and the specialist will provide feedback to treatment teams to help identify barriers to competency restoration to facilitate patients being restored to trial competence in a timely manner. The specialist will assist in evaluating PC 1370 patients who may be candidates for a "no substantial likelihood" (NSL) report and will author NSL reports which frequently require an opinion that the patient has exhausted psychopharmacological treatment efforts. The Forensic Senior Psychiatrist Specialist will conduct evaluations for patients who may be candidates for transfer from DSH to CDCR pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 7301. These evaluations include opinions pertaining to whether adequate psychopharmacological treatment interventions have been implemented prior to making a transfer recommendation. The Forensic Senior Psychiatrist Specialist will participate in the required teleconference calls with CDCR for patients who have been transferred pursuant to WIC 7301.
Minimum Qualifications : Possession of the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance or the California Board of Osteopathic Examiners. (Applicants who are in the process of securing approval of their qualifications by the Board of Medical Quality Assurance 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.) and Either I Possession of a valid certificate in psychiatry issued by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry, or eligibility for examination for such a certificate as evidenced by a written statement from the Secretary of either Board. (Applicants who are in the process of establishing specialty board eligibility will be admitted to the examination, but the required verification must be submitted before appointment.)
Or II
Completion within the past seven years of the following training and experience :
1. Three years of psychiatric residency training in programs approved by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry, two years of which must have been in a program approved for a minimum of two years of such training; and
2. Two years of experience in a psychiatric facility or on a hospital psychiatric service.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital and was established in 1890 and opened in 1893. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST (SPECIALIST)
Additional Documents - Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-406576
Position #(s):
502-603-7616-XXX
Working Title:
Senior Psychiatrist (Specialist) - Forensic
Classification:
SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST (SPECIALIST) $23,000.00 - $28,661.00 U
$23,583.00 - $29,492.00 V
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
San Bernardino County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information DSH - Patton
3102 E. Highland Avenue
Patton, CA 92369
Department Website:
Special Requirements - The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Examination/ Employment Application (STD. 678) including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.
A completed STD. 678 and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers account. Please reference Job Control # (406576) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.
Complete Application Packages (including your STD. 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers account at . Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.
All applicants may be pre-screened for breadth and depth of experience. Only the most qualified applicants may be interviewed based on screening criteria. For this reason, it is especially important that applicants take special care in thoroughly and accurately completing the application.
Applicants that meet the recruitment criteria should submit an application and CV to Human Resources - Employment Unit no later than Monday, April 1, 2024.
Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from
[email protected] . It is the applicant's responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.
Application Instructions 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.
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete 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:
Department of State Hospitals - Patton
Attn: Human Resources, Employment Unit
Exam/Hiring Unit
3102 E. Highland Ave
Patton , CA 92369
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of State Hospitals - Patton
Human Resources, Employment Unit
Exam/Hiring Unit
3102 E. Highland Ave
Patton , CA 92369
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- 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.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Other -
A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications 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:
- Completion of a Fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry and/or Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Forensic Psychiatry.
- Experience in writing forensic psychiatric court reports and providing associated testimony.
- Experience in providing training/education regarding forensic psychiatry.
- Experience in designing/implementing forensic psychiatric work product delivery systems in institutional settings.
Benefits Please review the Benefits Summary that may also be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find information on the benefits afforded by membership in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act, and salary ranges and a summary of the Sr. Psychiatrist (Specialist) classification.
Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website:
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources - Employment Unit
(909) 742-5550
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. 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:
Rachel Guerrero
(909) 742-5550
[email protected] California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Equal Opportunity Employer The 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.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. 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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