Job Description

Posting number: 26-73819-01JH

Department: Behavioral Health

Job classification: STAFF PSYCHIATRIST IV

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Health Services, Mental Health, Physicians

Summary

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The County of Riverside's - Riverside University Health System (RUHS), has employment opportunities available for Psychiatrists with the Department of Behavioral Health. Board- eligible/board-certified candidates in all specialty areas are encouraged to apply.

We currently have openings in our Riverside University Health System with:

(RUHS) - Medical Center (MC) - Moreno Valley

(RUHS) - Community Health Clinics (CHC's) - Throughout Riverside County

(RUHS) - Behavioral Health (BH) - Throughout Riverside County

(RUHS) - Inpatient Treatment Facility (ITF) - Riverside

(RUHS) - Emergency Treatment Services (ETS) - Riverside

(RUHS) - Detention Health Services (DHS) - Throughout Riverside County

County of Riverside - Detention Facilities (DHS)

Robert Presley Detention Center (Riverside)

Cois M. Byrd Detention Center (Murrieta)

Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility (Banning)

John J. Benoit Detention Center (Indio)

Blythe Jail (Blythe)

Regular and per-diem opportunities are available. Positions also have differentials based on location and environment.

Psychiatry Entry - PDPsychiatrist I - PDPsychiatrist II - PDPsychiatrist III - PD$91.17 Hourly$138.77 Hourly$146.39 Hourly$154.42 Hourly

Staff Psychiatrist IStaff Psychiatrist IIStaff Psychiatrist IIIStaff Psychiatrist IV$128.49 - $177.61$139.47 - $182.78$147.33 - $193.09$154.96 - $203.11

DETENTIONPsychiatrist I - PDPsychiatrist II - PDPsychiatrist III - PDDetention Diff$150.35 Hourly$158.61 Hourly$167.31 Hourly$2.40 per hour

Staff Psychiatrist IStaff Psychiatrist IIStaff Psychiatrist IIIStaff Psychiatrist IV$128.49 - $192.41$139.47 - $198.01$147.33 - $209.19$154.96 - $220.04

This class has been designated At-Will by the Board of Supervisors, in accordance with the provisions provided under Article 6, Section 601E (2), (5) or (6) of the County Management Resolution and serves at the pleasure of the Medical Director, Mental Health Services.

RUHS – Behavioral Health

Meet the Team!

Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health is a leading provider of mental health and substance use services in Riverside County. With a dedicated team of professionals, including psychiatrists, clinicians, peer specialists, and paraprofessionals, RUHS-BH serves over 45,000 individuals annually.

We are committed to delivering culturally competent, evidence-based care across all ages. Our programs, including Mental Health Services, Substance Use Services, and the Public Guardian’s Office, address the diverse needs of our community.

At RUHS Behavioral Health, you’ll join a compassionate, innovative team where your skills make a real difference. We offer opportunities for growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact.

If you’re passionate about advancing your career while improving mental health in Riverside County, RUHS Behavioral Health is the place for you!

For more information, please visit www.ruhealth.org/behavioral-health

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Examples of duties

Depending on level of expertise:

• Assumes medical responsibility for patients/clients under their direct care/and supervision.
• Conducts comprehensive psychiatric assessments/evaluations and mental status examinations (MSEs) of patients/clients, and providing multi-axial diagnoses according to the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) approved by the American Psychiatric Association (APA).
• Obtains and reviews data, including laboratory and other diagnostic procedures or consultations pertinent to the evaluation and treatment of patients/clients.
• Provides detailed written reports of assessments/evaluations, MSEs, diagnoses and summaries of treatment provided, and completes all medical records as required.
• Provides specialized expertise in the development and implementation of individualized mental health treatment planning for assigned patients/clients.
• Provides competent psychotropic medication treatment and other psychiatric treatments to meet the needs of assigned patients/clients.
• Evaluates and treats assigned patient/clients utilizing sub-specialized psychiatric training and certifications.
• Provides psychiatric services in outpatient clinics, residential treatment programs, emergency rooms and other settings.
• Provides consultation, review, and guidance to Staff Psychiatrist I, II, and III physicians in the evaluation and treatment of patients within their psychiatric sub-specialty area(s) of certification.
• Advises the medical director and administration about polices and issue relating to the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric sub-specialty populations.
• Participates in quality assurance, quality improvement and performance improvement programs and activities, including medical staff review.
• Provides consultative and training services for practicum students and non-physicians regarding psychiatric sub-specialty area(s) of certification.
• Provides expert advice and counseling for families and others involved regarding patient/client issues, problems and course of treatment. Presents information about mental disorders and their treatment to community groups and agencies.
• Prepares legal and other Court-related documents, written reports, and provides Court testimony as necessary.
• Participates in medical staff committee work as assigned and performs related tasks as required.

Qualifications

License or Certification: Possession of a valid Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate issued by the State of California.

Possession of a Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Experience: Must be board eligible or certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, in general psychiatry. Candidates board certified in at least one other sub-specialty area of psychiatry will qualify for Staff Psychiatrist IV.

Knowledge of: The principles and practices of psychiatry including individual, group and family psychotherapy, and the specialized techniques, procedures, and equipment used in psychiatry, appropriate to the level of psychiatry residency training completed.

Ability to: Perform specialized psychiatric/medical services in general psychiatry; evaluate and prescribe medication, (including controlled substances) and other treatments; provide qualified, reimbursable services under guidelines of Medicare, Medi-Cal, and other funding sources; establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients/clients, staff, and others.

Supplemental information

For questions regarding this recruitment

Please contact Jeremy Holforty at (951) 955-5558 or jholfort@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.