Supervising Psychiatrist-26419509
About The Position
The County of San Diego invites applications for the position of Supervising Psychiatrist. Interviews Will Be Conducted on an Ongoing Basis. Reflecting our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent, candidates selected for this classification are hired at the highest step $358,092.80 within the salary range. Future Salary Increases: Employees in this job class are scheduled to receive future Across-the-Board increases and Market Increases: July 2027 - 4.49% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Increase). In addition to base salary, candidates may be compensated at an additional 10% for Board Certified Specialty and 5% for relevant Sub-Specialty. A Supervising Psychiatrist has full medical and administrative responsibility and authority for the psychiatric and other medical services of particular programs or units. The Supervising Psychiatrist provides high-level clinical leadership, reviews complex cases, offers real-time consultation to psychiatric providers, provides direct client care, and ensures compliance with a growing number of regulatory requirements and expanded State oversight. Positions are located in Behavioral Health Services direct and/or administrative locations.
Requirements
- Valid license to practice medicine in the State of California.
- Graduation from a U.S. accredited medical or osteopathic school or certified foreign studies equivalency equivalent to a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.).
- Possession of an ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Graduates) certificate may substitute for the certified foreign studies equivalency.
- Three (3) years of post residency psychiatry experience at the level of Psychiatrist or higher with responsibility for conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosing, and treating of patients under direct care/supervision and/or patients with mental and emotional disorders.
- At least one (1) year of experience directly supervising staff Psychiatrist and/or other licensed medical or mental health professionals.
- Valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate.
- Valid National Provider Identification Number (NPI).
- Completion of a General Psychiatric residency in an ACGME approved residency program.
- For positions that supervise units working with children, candidate must additionally be a graduate of a fully accredited Child Psychiatry Fellowship.
Nice To Haves
- Board Certified Psychiatrist
- Experience in an outpatient, inpatient setting and/or in a correctional setting
- Experience in providing care to adults with Serious mental illness, including co-occurring conditions
- Significant administrative/managerial experience
- Flexible and has a collaborative approach in working with a multidisciplinary team
- Interest in innovation to provide the highest quality services
Responsibilities
- Has full medical and administrative responsibility and authority for the psychiatric and other medical services of particular programs or units.
- Provides high-level clinical leadership.
- Reviews complex cases.
- Offers real-time consultation to psychiatric providers.
- Provides direct client care.
- Ensures compliance with a growing number of regulatory requirements and expanded State oversight.
- Oversee and provide direct service coverage at multiple sites/locations.
Benefits
- Future Across-the-Board increases
- Future Market Increases
- Additional 10% for Board Certified Specialty
- Additional 5% for relevant Sub-Specialty
- Veteran’s Preference Policy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
