STAFF PSYCHIATRIST (SAFETY)

Staff Psychiatrist (Safety) Department of Developmental Services

• Porterville Developmental Center

JC-515387

• Staff Psychiatrist (Safety)

STAFF PSYCHIATRIST

(SAFETY) $24,047.00

• $29,655.

00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

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Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Under general direction, performs responsible psychiatric work. Provides medical supervision and care to all clients assigned. Keeps up to date with the most current psychiatric/medical information on various health issues including diagnoses, management, prevention etc. Effective August 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of four point six two (4.62) percent in exchange for eight (8) hours per month of the Personal Leave. Individuals interested in applying must take and pass the Staff Psychiatrist (Safety) examination administered by the Department of State Hospitals. To view the Exam Bulletin, click the following link or copy and paste the link into your web browser: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?

ExamControlId=3678 This position is not eligible for telework, this position is in person only. Temporary state housing may be available for those relocating to fill hard to recruit positions. Housing assignments and rates will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements. Please tell us how you heard about us (click on link below).

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TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Ongoing interaction with indivduals. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment. The Staff Psychiatrist (Safety) classification is designated due to the custody requirements imposed by the criminal nature of the forensic individual population and the security features of the facility. Incumbents must display demonstrated leadership ability, be sympathetic and possess objective understanding of the problems of developmentally disabled individuals. Tact, patience, and emotional stability are critical when dealing with emergency situations. This position is designated as Work Week Group (WWG)

E. WWG E/SE

employees are expected to work as many hours as necessary to complete the work assigned.

WWG E/SE

employee work schedules may fluctuate at times depending on the nature and amount of work to be performed. In the absence of work requiring irregular or fluctuating hours of work, WWG E/SE employees are expected to maintain a consistent work schedule as directed by the Medical Director or designee.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess and maintain sufficient strength (lift up to 50 pounds without assistance), agility, endurance and sensory ability to perform the duties contained in the duty statement. The ability to perform during physically, mentally, and emotionally stressful and emergency situations encountered on the job without endangering their own health and well-being or that of their fellow employees, individuals or the public is required. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

STAFF PSYCHIATRIST

(SAFETY) Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-515387

Position #(s): 472-214-7619-XXX

Working Title:

Staff Psychiatrist (Safety)

Classification:

STAFF PSYCHIATRIST

(SAFETY) $24,047.00

• $28,818.00 U $24,677.00
• $29,655.

00 V New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

1

Work Location:

Tulare County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time Department Information The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Porterville Developmental Center can be contacted at: Porterville Developmental Center HR/Recruitment and Exams P.O. Box 2000 Porterville, CA 93258 (559) 782-2087 or (559) 782-2322 or (559) 782-2599 Contact Evangelina Valle or Laura Medina Jimenez or Monica Rodriguez for questions specific to the essential functions of the position only. Special Requirements The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired. Selected candidates are subject to special requirements. This position is required to complete a medical evaluation. Electronic Application Submission is highly encouraged. Submit a completed standard state application (STD. 678) and proof of valid Physician's license by the final filing date. Applications submitted for vacancies must include the Position Title and Position Number in the Job Title Section and MUST be signed and dated. Applicants should indicate on their application, in the job title section, the type of eligibility they currently possess and which qualifies them to apply at this time. In the "Employment History" section of the application you must list your current employment history by providing the To and From dates with the month, day and year, the hours per week that you worked, which should be a whole number and not a range and the Total Worked (years/months). You must complete the Duties Performed section on the application. Applications with "see resume" are not acceptable. Applications received without all of this information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents will not be considered in the selection process. Surplus applicants must attach a copy of their surplus letter. Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Personnel Office at the Porterville Developmental Center or completed and downloaded from the website indicated below. 

NOTE:

All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), and Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further Information on the definition of the above may be found on the California State Department of Human Resources website at www.calhr.ca.gov.

• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma.

An official transcript may be required prior to appointment.

Note:

All foreign transcripts MUST be accompanied by a third party academic credential evaluation.

• PDC accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages:
•  NACES | Credentials Evaluations Provided by NACES Members
• Evaluation Service Providers
• Association of International Credential Evaluators.

Inc. (aice-eval.org) Application Instructions Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

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