Under the general direction of the CDCR, Division of Health Care Services, Statewide Mental Health Program (SMHP) Regional Chief Psychiatrist, the Senior Psychiatrist Specialist is responsible for providing direct assistance to CDCR institutions, which includes the identification and removal of obstacles to providing psychiatric services, identification and monitoring of corrective action plans, and participation in quality management processes. With focus on court-ordered directives, the Senior Psychiatrist, Specialist will work to make improvements in productivity and quality of care, providing guidance and consultation to the institutions. Statewide travel is required with this position.
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This position is located in the Mental Health Program. The program’s mission is to provide ethical, professional, and effective mental health care services for patients within all 35 of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s institutions statewide. With a competent, well-trained staff, they are committed to providing optimal care, promoting patients’ successful reintegration into society, and reducing recidivism.
This advertisement is for a Senior Psychiatrist, C&RS (Safety) position(s) located at Region in Bakersfield, Kern County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 065-935-9759-003.
Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
Please note: A Training and Development (T&D) assignment will not be considered at this time.
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About the location – Regional Office (Bakersfield, CA)
30 % Travel is required to institution.
The position(s) is eligible for hybrid telework, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.
Possession of the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the Medical Board of California or the California Board of Osteopathic Examiners.
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Possession of Minimum Qualifications (MQ) will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting MQ’s with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification . Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the MQ’s, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at .
Candidates new to CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis (TB) testing prior to appointment followed by department annual TB testing/evaluation thereafter.
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This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.
Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors.
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This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.
PRIORITY CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO RE-EMPLOYMENT, DEPARTMENTAL RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, STATE RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, AND SURPLUS CANDIDATES.
All methods of appointment may be considered.
To obtain list eligibility for the Senior Psychiatrist, C&RS (Specialist) before applying for the position(s), you must first take and pass the examination.
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