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Job Description
Introduction
San Joaquin County Correctional Health Services is seeking a full-time, board-certified adult psychiatrist to provide mental health treatment at the San Joaquin County Jail in French Camp, CA. The mission of Correctional Health Services is to provide exceptional whole person healthcare for our underserved population. Join a multi-disciplinary team providing essential mental health services while providing evidence-based treatments and measurement-based care.
Highlights:- Regular and predictable schedules, including rotating on-call expectations, with excellent support staff on-hand
- Treat a wide variety of cases, with ample opportunity for patient education and follow-up
- Perform psychiatric evaluations, and provide psychiatric consultation and treatment for incarcerated persons
- Work collaboratively with the mental health staff, medical staff and pharmacy staff to ensure delivery of high quality, reliable mental health treatment
Interested candidates should send CV via email to Cara Dunn, Assistant Behavioral Health Director and Juan Garibay, Departmental Personnel Analyst.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
• Board eligible in Psychiatry, board-certified preferred.
• Valid and unrestricted medical license to practice in California.
• DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances.
• Experience in forensic psychiatry or correctional healthcare preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Board-certified in Psychiatry.
• Experience with substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions.
• Comfortability with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to correctional healthcare.
Equal Opportunity Employer
San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org).
Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
BENEFITS
SJC Proudly Offers:
- Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Medical Benefits
- $20,000 Board Certification pay
- 30 days of annual leave
- Increasing annual leave in correlation to service time
- Life Insurance
- 125 Flexible Benefits Plan
- Supplemental Pay with Special Assignment participation
- Paid Continuing Medical Education
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualified
- Pension Plan
- 401a Plan
- Deferred Compensation
- A diverse & inclusive workforce
Selection Procedures
You are applying for a position in Correctional Health Services, which provides health care to adult inmates at the San Joaquin County jail facility. A candidate must successfully pass the security clearance, initiated through a background investigation conducted by the Sheriff’s Office. The background investigation requires the completion of an extensive questionnaire called “Personal History Questionnaire” and is used by the Sheriff’s Office to conduct the background investigation. The security clearance is a mandatory condition of employment, and the loss of the security clearance will result in termination from County employment in accordance with the rules and regulations governing County employment.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send CV via email to Cara Dunn, Assistant Behavioral Health Director cdunn@sjcbhs.org and Juan Garibay, Departmental Personnel Analyst.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Joaquin County
Show moreSan Joaquin County - Greatness Grows Here
The County offers a unique opportunity to enjoy natural California beauty and nature, or music, arts and culture - from the waters of the Delta to the vast vineyards, San Joaquin County has it all. The region boasts some of the finest opportunities in the state for boating, fishing, camping, history-gathering, or just plain fun in the sun. For those times when a change of pace is desired, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park are all within 90 minutes of San Joaquin County.
San Joaquin County is one of the most agriculturally rich regions in California. Twenty-four thousand acres of farmland are dedicated to the production of asparagus. Wine grapes are also a leading crop in the county and wineries and vineyards have sprung up from Stockton to Lodi. Lodi was named Wine Enthusiasts Wine Region of the Year in 2015.
The regional arts and culture scene offers treasures such as the Haggin Museum, San Joaquin County Historical Museum, and the Children's Museum of Stockton. The Stockton Symphony, San Joaquin County Ballet, Bob Hope Theater, and Stockton Civic Center are popular venues for entertainment.
San Joaquin County also has a robust educational environment. The County’s 17 school districts provide families with a wide array of choices for their children's educational development. The University of the Pacific, California State University, Stanislaus - Stockton Center, Humphreys College and School of Law, National University and San Joaquin Delta Community College offer a variety of choices for advanced education.
Homes and apartments are plentiful and the median home price in the San Joaquin County is affordable compared to other nearby areas. Convenient, comfortable housing is available in most sections of the County. New homes abound in both the south and north area; historic homes are found primarily in central Stockton and downtown Lodi.
COUNTY EMPLOYMENT
One of the richest benefits offered to County employees is the opportunity to be a public servant and provide essential services to the constituents of San Joaquin County. Employees are proud that their hard work makes a difference in the community and receive great satisfaction that there is a link between their service and the betterment of the quality of life in San Joaquin County.
The County provides career employment opportunities in many areas including law enforcement, social services, health services and many more. The County employees over 6,000 full time employees and serves a population of over 700,000 residents. The County operates a jail, hospital, children’s shelter, and several regional parks.
There are many opportunities for career progression within San Joaquin County in the fields of accounting, clerical support, dispatching, medical records, hospital patient registration, social services, eligibility work, social service case management, public safety, and many other areas. Visit our website to see classification descriptions of positions and to seek information about County departments.
COMPENSATION and BENEFITS
In addition to competitive base salary, most full time positions will also offer a generous benefit package.
In addition to the base salary, the County offers:
- Health, Dental and Vision plan coverage
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan with some positions being offered a County matching contribution
- A Defined Benefit retirement plan with reciprocity with many public sector retirement systems including CalPERS.
- 125 Flex Benefits Plan
- 12 days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation
- Vacation leave ranging from 10 days a year up to 23 days depending on length of service
- 10-14 paid holidays per year
- Other benefits and compensation may be provided depending on the position
- A robust Employee Engage & Development Program
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