Psychiatrist II, III, IV

The County of Riverside's 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:

• Riverside University Health System - Medical Center (MC) - Moreno Valley
• Riverside University Health System - Community Health Clinics (CHC's) - Throughout Riverside County
• Riverside University Health System - Behavioral Health (BH) - Throughout Riverside County
• Riverside University Health System - Inpatient Treatment Facility (ITF) - Riverside
• Riverside University Health System - Emergency Treatment Services (ETS) - Riverside
• Riverside University Health System - 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.

Responsibilities:

• Assumes medical responsibility for patients/clients under their direct care/supervision.
• Conducts comprehensive psychiatric assessments/evaluations and mental status examinations (MSEs) of patients/clients.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements:

• 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.
• Must be board eligible or certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, in general psychiatry.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of psychiatry, including individual, group, and family psychotherapy.
• Ability to perform specialized psychiatric/medical services in general psychiatry, evaluate and prescribe medication, and provide qualified, reimbursable services under guidelines of Medicare, Medi-Cal, and other funding sources.