County of Sonoma

Staff Psychiatrist 

Hourly: $129.64 - $157.58

Salary: $270,574.24 - $328,888.37 Annually

Hiring Incentive (Prorated by FTE): The Department of Health Services is currently offering a $25,000 sign-on bonus for permanent full-time and part-time roles. The bonus will be distributed in three installments over the first two years of employment.

The Sonoma County Department of Health Services seeks dedicated and compassionate Staff Psychiatrists to join their team. Whether you are seeking a full-time or a part-time role, we are committed to supporting your professional development while ensuring a manageable workload that promotes work-life balance. We offer the possibility of providing care through telehealth, allowing for flexibility and remote work options.

Staff Psychiatrists are members of the Behavioral Health Division of the Department of Health Services. The Behavioral Health Division includes Adult Services, Older Adult Services, Youth and Family Services, Acute and Forensics, and the Crisis Stabilization Unit. The Behavioral Health Services Division provides, in these settings, assessment and evaluation, case management, outpatient psychotherapy, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and Full Service Partnership (FSP), medication support and monitoring, consumer and family support, substance use disorder treatment services, and housing and navigation services. 

As a Staff Psychiatrist, your responsibilities include:

•  Conducting psychiatric evaluations and assessments to diagnose mental health and substance use disorders

•  Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for patients utilizing evidence-based practices

•  Providing medication management and monitoring for patients with psychiatric conditions

•  Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, including therapists, social workers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care

•  Maintaining accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters and treatment plans in electronic health records (EHR)

•  Providing crisis evaluation and intervention

The ideal candidates will possess:

•  An understanding of and experience working in a community behavioral health setting

•  Experience and training working with evidence-based practices and practicing recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care

•  A high degree of cultural humility

•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills

•  Experience using Electronic Health Records (EHR)

•  Skills for and comfort working with clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, including using motivational interviewing techniques and a harm reduction approach

•  The ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and associated community-based organizations 

•  Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES) registration and enrollment as a Medicare provider, are highly desirable, but not required.  

NOTE: Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California, a current Drug Enforcement Association (DEA) license, and certification of completion of a residency training program in psychiatry which is approved by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and which resulted in board eligibility are requirements of this role.

Learn more and apply:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma/jobs/4543162/staff-psychiatrist-full-time-part-time-and-extra-help

The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.