SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST (SPECIALIST) - TELE PSYCH

This postion will be out of DSH-Metro and/or Patton State Hospital. In accordance with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) State Public Health Order issued on August 5, 2021 and amended on December 22, 2021, Department of State Hospital Operational Procedure SQIP-OP-8311 and Policy Directive 5112 , all workforce members in the Department of State Hospitals must meet the department's vaccination/booster requirement for

COVID-19.

The Public Health Order also provides limited exemptions from the vaccination/booster requirement for religious beliefs or qualifying medical reasons. A completed, signed

COVID-19

Vaccination Exemption form (DSH-3363) must be provided. To be eligible for a Qualified Medical Reason, a written statement signed by a physician, nurse practitioner, or other licensed medical professional practicing under the license of a physician stating that the individual qualifies for the exemption and indicating the probable duration of the worker's inability to receive the vaccine, is required with the completed declination form.

A COVID-19

vaccine/booster dose may be available and provided to candidates, who are selected for hire at DSH-Coalinga during the pre-employment process. In accordance with the California Department of Public Health (CSPH) Provide advanced journey level psychiatric services to mentally ill patients; and to do other related work. Use of ASP and CATPA in treatment planning. Use of antiandrogen and SSRI in the treatment of sex offenders.

• For more information regarding the duties for this particular classificaiton, please refer to the Duty Statement attached to this job bulletin
• You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions Senior Psychiatrist Specialist for Forensics is primarily a telecommuting position . The incumbent will work in their home or professional offices and is required to travel to Coalinga to review files and interview patients once or twice monthly. They are also required to attend weekly conference calls and to travel to DSH-Coalinga occasionally for training and staff meetings.

• Travel to the hospital on a regular basis for patient interviews and file reviews, and travel in response to subpoenas, is required.
• Each employee shall be fully acquainted with the rules and regulations of the Department of State Hospitals (DSH) and of the hospital.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST

(SPECIALIST) Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #:

JC-514514

Position #(s): 437-655-7616-

XXX Working Title:

SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST

(SPECIALIST)•

TELE PSYCH

Classification:

SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST

(SPECIALIST) $24,282.00

• $30,259.00 U $24,898.00
• $31,136.

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:

Los Angeles County Telework:

In Office Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time Department Information DSH-Coalinga opened in 2005 and began treating forensically committed patients, mostly of which are sexually violent predators. It is a self-contained psychiatric hospital constructed with a security perimeter. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides perimeter security as well as transportation of patients to outside medical services and court proceedings.

Department Website:

www.dsh.ca.gov 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. The position(s) require(s) a(n) Medical License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

• To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM

. Please visit the CalHR website to find information on the Senior Psychiatrist (Specialist) Exam.

• The Exam Bulletin can be found using the following link: CalCareers This advertisement will be used for this and other vacancies that may occur during this posting and future Permanent/Full-time and/or Limited Term/Full-time vacancies that may occur at Department of State Hospitals
• Coalinga .

Unless otherwise requested by the candidate, all communications and correspondence regarding this recruitment from our agency will be sent electronically via your CalCareers account and/or email listed on your State Application, STD. 678. It is the applicant's responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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.

Final Filing Date:

4/20/2026 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.

CalCareers.ca.gov . When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of State Hospitals Department of State Hospitals

• Coalinga Attn:

  Human Resources (Office Number AB258). 24511 W. Jayne Ave. Coalinga , CA 93210-5002 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of State Hospitals Department of State Hospitals
• Coalinga Human Resources (Office Number AB258). 24511 W. Jayne Ave. Coalinga , CA 93210-5002 08:00 AM
• 04:30 PM Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application.

Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.

CalCareers.ca.gov . All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Knowledge of

PC 2684, PC 2962, PC

1026, SVP, and Conservatorship commitments. Benefits The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health Benefits, Vision, Dental, Retirement and an array of other options. For more information on the benefits offered by the State of California you can visit the California Department of Human Resources web site: http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website:

www.dsh.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:

Erica Bravo (559) 935-7275 erica.bravo@dsh.ca.gov Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Office of Human Rights (559) 935-7215 dsh.eeo@dsh.ca.gov

California Relay Service:

1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Vacancies This advertisement will be used for this and other vacancies that may occur during this posting and future Permanent/Full-time and/or Limited Term/Full-time vacancies that may occur at Department of State Hospitals

• Coalinga .

Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.