Child Psychiatrist

Salary : $346,444.80 - $401,772.80 Annually

Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 25-19664-01

Department : Department of Behavioral Health

Opening Date : 12 / 18 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

The Job

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The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is recruiting for Child Psychiatrists who participate in a multidisciplinary team in order to provide treatment to child and adolescent patients in an outpatient clinic setting. Essential duties include conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments / evaluations and mental status examinations (MSEs) of child / adolescent patients, providing multi-axial diagnoses according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) approved by the American Psychiatric Association; developing and implementing individualized mental health treatment planning for assigned child / adolescent patients; providing competent psychotropic medication treatment and other psychiatric treatments to meet the needs of assigned child / adolescent patients; performing related tasks as required.

For additional details, please refer to the Child Psychiatrist job description.

DBH is also accepting applications for Psychiatrist I, Psychiatrist II , and Psychiatrist III Please click on a job title to be redirected to the corresponding application. Each position requires its own application.

The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder services to county residents who are experiencing major mental illness or substance abuse related issues. DBH provides mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services to all age groups, with a primary emphasis on treating children / youth who may be seriously emotionally disturbed, adults who are experiencing a serious and persistent mental illness, and individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders. DBH also provides an array of outreach / engagement, prevention, and early intervention services. DBH's core values are service , integrity , accountability , and trust .

DBH is a unique County Department comprised of eight (8) direct service areas : Community Outpatient and Transitional Age Youth Services; Youth Collaborative and Justice Involved Services; Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services; 24 Hour and Specialty Services; Adult Justice Involved and Diversion Services; Medical Services; Community Engagement and Equity Services; Office of Patients' Rights and five (5) indirect service areas : Administrative and Fiscal Services; Public Relations and Outreach Services; Program Support Services; Disaster and Safety Unit; and the Office of Compliance. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1500 positions and an approximate $800 million-dollar annual budget.

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The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the Department.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

To review job-specific benefits, please refer to :

Summary of Benefits

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process : Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting and medical exam, which may include drug and / or TB testing. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent U.S. resident.

Work Schedule : Evening and weekend shifts are available for some assignments (voluntary participation).

Completion of Residency : Official job offers cannot be made until candidate has verified completion of residency. Contingent job offers may be made to applicants who have provided verification of being within twelve (12) months of completion of residency.

Teaching Requirement : Incumbents will be assigned to supervise / teach medical learners.

Sponsorship : Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet all of the following requirements :

Education : Graduation from an accredited school of medicine is required.

Residency : Completion of a residency in psychiatry approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education is required. A copy of the certificate of completion of residency MUST be submitted with the application. Note : Applications will be accepted from candidates within twelve (12) months of completion of residency. Applicants must provide a letter of verification from their residency program which verifies the anticipated date of completion.

License : Possession of a valid Physician and Surgeon's certificate issued by either the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California is required. Applicants MUST indicate number and expiration date on the Supplemental Questionnaire to be considered.

Certification : Possession of a valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate is required. A copy of the DEA certificate must be submitted with the application.

Board Certification : Certified (or eligible for certification) as a Diplomate by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in the subspecialty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Desired Qualifications

Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and / or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.

The ideal candidate will be certified as a Diplomate by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. (Candidates who are certified should submit a copy of their certificate with the application). Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and have experience collaborating in multidisciplinary treatment teams and developing strong relationships with community providers. Experience working with the seriously mentally ill, eating disorders, and under-served populations is highly desirable.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.

Completing your application with statements such as "see / refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.

Technical Assistance : If you require technical assistance, follow this link to or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627 . Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) : San Bernardino County is an and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation : If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference : Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows / widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the

For more important details,

Professional Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate

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Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.

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Instructions : The information on the Application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Detailed responses should be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered (do not refer to a resume). Each response must include the name(s) of your employer(s) and dates of employment where you performed the duty, the title of your position(s), and the percentage of time performing the function (the latter if applicable). Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

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License : Possession of a valid Physician and Surgeon's certificate issued by either the Medical Board of California or Osteopathic Medical Board of California is required. List your license number and expiration date below.

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Residency in Psychiatry : Candidates who have completed an approved residency in Psychiatry must submit a copy of their certificate of completion. Candidates within twelve (12) months of completion are required to submit a letter of verification. Candidates should scan / attach documentation to the online application in the attachments section. Documentation must be received within one week of the date of application.Select the statement below which applies.

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DEA Certificate : Candidates must provide a copy of a valid Drug Enforcement Administration certificate.

Candidates should scan / attach documentation to the online application in the attachments section OR fax to : (909) 383-2394, attn : Child Psychiatrist. Documentation must be received within one week of the date of application.Select the statement below which applies.

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Diplomate Certification : Certification (or eligible for certification) as a Diplomate by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in the subspecialty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is required. Candidates who are Diplomates (or Board eligible) should scan / attach a copy of their certificate or proof of Board eligibility to the online application in the attachments section. Documentation or proof of Board eligibility must be received within one week of the date of application. Select the statement below which applies.

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Describe your experience as a Child Psychiatrist treating the seriously mentally ill and working with under-served populations.

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Describe your experience as a Child Psychiatrist collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email : As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.

Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and / or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

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We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.

For your convenience, a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail is available in the attached PDF. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note : If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete : Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.

Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and / or print these for your records. Please note : if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

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