Psychiatrist

Salary : $329,680.00 - $404,560.00 Annually

Location : Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 22-P55-Cont

Department: Santa Clara Valley Health Care - Valley Medical Center

Opening Date: 09/02/2022

Bargaining Unit: 20

Description

Compensation

$241,363.20 - $294,037.12 Annually

25% ADDITIONAL PAY
Psychiatrists who occupy a position in Custody Services (Adult and Juvenile) receive an additional twenty five percent (25%) in addition to the annual compensation range.

Psychiatrist Positions for a Large Public Health and Hospital System in Silicon Valley

Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital System (SCVHHS), a public healthcare system in the heart of Silicon Valley owned by the County of Santa Clara and affiliated with Stanford University School of Medicine, is expanding services and has immediate openings for board eligible or certified attending psychiatrists and PGY-IVs in a variety of clinical settings, including:

• Medical Director of Acute Psychiatry and Department Chair
• Emergency Psychiatric Services (EPS)
• Inpatient Consultation Liaison services
• Jail/Custody Health Inpatient services
• Specialty Mental Health Outpatient services
• Primary Care Behavioral Health services
• Opportunities for additional moonlighting for PGY IV

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in joining a practice with unparalleled personal and professional advantages, then please submit your letter of interest and CV to Roya Rousta at

Please specify which psychiatry position(s) you are interested in.

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Employment Standards

Graduation from a recognized school of medicine with a degree of Doctor of medicine.

Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of California.

Possession of a valid certificate or eligible for certification in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

-OR-
Certificate of graduation from an American, Psychiatric Association approved residency in psychiatry.

-AND-
Sufficient experience in a clinical, consultative, or a teaching setting which demonstrates a thorough understanding of psychiatric assessment, medical procedures and requirements and a broad understanding of a wide variety of mental health needs and services and possession of the knowledges and abilities listed below:

Experience note: This employment standard normally represents three years of clinical consultative or teaching experience in a psychiatric setting.

Knowledge of:

• The principle of supervision;
  
• Medication management;
  
• The current principles and methods of diagnosing and treating mental disorders, contra indications and adverse reactions to common psychiatric medications;
  
• The function and use of support treatment staff;
  
• The preventive aspects of mental illness including consultation and education techniques.

Ability to:

• Medically supervise and evaluate professional competence of assigned staff;
  
• Maintain effective working relationships with staff;
  
• Diagnose a full range of illnesses common to the population served and to prescribe and administer treatment;
  
• Maintain the confidence and cooperation of patients.

The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more

The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.

In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.

Retirement Benefits
The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.

Health Flexible Spending Account
The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.

Life and AD&D
The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.

Employee Wellness
The offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.

Education Reimbursement
A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.

NOTE: Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.

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