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Psychiatrist - CHS
- Santa Ana, California United States
- Orange County, CA
- Jul 04, 2026
- $320,923.20 - $348,150.40 Annually - Full Time
Orange County, CA

Discover a Fulfilling Career at the County of Orange With a population of over 3 million residents and 34 cities, Orange County is a thriving community known for its beautiful beaches, diverse culture, and strong economy. As the third-largest employer in the county, the County of Orange offers over 18,000 employees the opportunity to make a difference in their community and build a fulfilling career in public service. As a County of Orange employee, you will have the chance to work in a variety of departments, each providing vital services to our community. From law enforcement and healthcare to public works and environmental protection, there is a wide range of career paths to explore. And with opportunities for advancement and professional growth, you can build a long and rewarding career with us. As a top employer in the region, the County of Orange is committed to providing our employees with excellent benefits, including a competitive salary, flexible work schedules, and outstanding healthcare coverage. We also offer opportunities for career development and training, ensuring that our employees have the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Whether you're just starting your career or looking for a new challenge, the County of Orange is a great place to work. With a supportive and collaborative work environment, a commitment to excellence, and opportunities for growth and advancement, we invite you to join our team and make a difference in your community. Community Impact: Working for the County of Orange means you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community. Whether you're providing critical services to residents, protecting the environment, or maintaining public safety, your work will make a difference in the lives of those around you. Employee Wellness: At the County of Orange, we prioritize our employees' well-being. We offer telecommuting options, generous health benefits, and wellness programs to promote work-life balance. We believe that by taking care of our employee’s health and well-being, we can help them excel in their careers while still enjoying their personal lives and taking care of their families. Innovation: The County of Orange is committed to embracing new technologies and innovative approaches to service delivery. We encourage our employees to think creatively and find ways to improve our processes and systems. If you're someone who loves to problem-solve and think outside the box, you'll find a supportive and dynamic environment here. Collaboration: Collaboration is key to our success at the County of Orange. We value teamwork, communication, and mutual support, and we work together across departments and functions to achieve our goals. If you're someone who enjoys collaborating with others and building strong relationships, you'll find a welcoming and inclusive community here. Equality: At the County of Orange, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. Our Equity Policy reflects this commitment and guides our efforts to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. Career Advancement: The County of Orange is dedicated to helping our employees grow and advance in their careers. We offer a variety of training and development opportunities to help our employees reach their full potential. If you're looking for a place to build a long and fulfilling career, the County of Orange is an excellent choice.
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- $320,923.20 - $348,150.40 Annually
- Full Time
- Jul 04, 2026
Job Description
CAREER DESCRIPTION

PSYCHIATRIST - CHS

Correctional Health Services

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

Premium Pa y

In addition to the hourly salary, eligible applicants may receive premium pay for the items listed below:
Bilingual pay: Qualified employees who meet the criteria found ( page 16 ) shall receive an additional seventy $0.70 cents per hour for all hours paid.
Night Shift Differential pay: Employees assigned to a night shift shall be paid a night shift differential for each hour worked on the assigned night shift. Pay rate is determined by assigned shift hours found here (page13).
Jail Supplement pay: An employee in this classification who is permanently assigned to the Central Jail/Intake/Release Center (including Correctional Medical Services), Theo Lacy Branch Jail or James Musick Facility shall receive an additional $1.50 per hour for all paid hours.
Board Certification pay: Employees assigned on a regular, full-time basis in this classification, who are Board Certified, shall receive, in addition to his or her salary, the equivalent of $800 monthly. Employees who are both Board Certified and certified in a Board Certified and certified in a subspecialty, with the certifications related to his/her assignment, shall receive the equivalent of one thousand dollars (1,000) monthly.
Licensure Differential pay: Employees in this classification whose license is used to authorize the performance of duties and/or whose oversight is required for the performance of duties of a nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant shall receive a licensure differential $1.60 for each hour such licensure is required.

Other Additional Premium Pa y s

This recruitment is open to the public and will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days. This recruitment will be open on a continuous basis and will close at 11:59 p.m. (PST) on the day the County's needs are met. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

This list will be used to fill current and future Psychiatrist positions within the Health Care Agency, Correctional Health Services. This eligible list may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

HEALTH CARE AGENCY
The County of OrangeHealth Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family, and community health. Under the direction of the Agency Director, a new and dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas-Administrative Services, Behavioral Health Services, Correctional Health Services, Public Health Services, and Specialized Medical Services -is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.

CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES
Correctional Health Services (CHS) is comprised of two (2) separate entities. One is for adult inmates, and the other is for juveniles. The Adult CHS (ACHS) program provides medical, dental, nursing, infection control, health education and pharmaceutical services at a community standard of care and provides mental health services including 24-hour emergency triage and crisis intervention, suicide prevention, treatment beds, individual and group therapy, substance use counseling, medication assessment and discharge planning to all adult inmates in the County's five (5) correctional facilities. The Juvenile Health Services (JHS) program has two (2) clinics -Juvenile Hall Health Clinic and Orangewood Family Health Clinic.

THEOPPORTUNITY
ACHS is seeking compassionate Psychiatrists to provide psychiatric medical and mental health services to mentally ill inmates. Responsibilities of the position will include but are not limited to:

Conducting psychiatric evaluations on inmates referred for examination and treatment
Administering crisis management of violent and suicidal inmates
Ordering and interpreting laboratory and other medical diagnostic tests
Prescribing medication and monitoring for side effects and medication efficacy
Producing clear and concise health records, reports and correspondence, including the use of Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
Providing oversight, consultation, training, and directing the work of Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, and other personnel assigned to work in a specialty area
Collaborating with other members of the healthcare team to improve patient care
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a correctional type of setting and possess a valid Board Certification issued by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the following core competencies:

Technical Knowledge | Technical Experience
Perform prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of seriously mentally ill (SMI) patients
Clear patients from acute mental crisis (e.g. schizophrenia, affective disorder, anxiety disorder, substance use disorder, childhood mental disorder, and depression)
Provide care during psychiatric emergencies, including life-support measures and stabilization of mentally ill patients
Respond and manage patients experiencing mood swings, anxiety, anger, substance use, and other major mental illnesses
Treat patients with substance use disorders and drug withdrawal by recognizing all the following withdrawal symptoms: Emotional, Physical, Dangerous, Post-Acute
Implement psychiatric treatment guidelines to meet state and federal mandates
Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the predictors of physical aggression in psychiatric patients
Familiarity with local, State and Federal standards related to providing mental health and medical care in a correctional setting

Communication | Collaboration

Prepare clear and concise medical and mental health records and reports
Work collaboratively with law enforcement personnel within the facility, police agencies from the community, patient's families, court personnel, community hospital staff, other County agencies, and hospitals
Maintain a positive attitude and effectively manage dealing with difficult patients, and occasionally with patients’ loved ones

Safety
Make sound judgments, actions or decisions to prevent injury/loss of life, financial loss, and address public relations issues
Stay alert and mindful of personal safety and security while giving care to mentally ill patients
Expertise in estimating patient's dangerousness (e.g. suicidal, harmful to others)

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) license for Controlled Substances Level II
Candidates must NOT have felony convictions or be on any form of probation
Candidates are required to pass a comprehensive background investigation prior to a formal offer and acceptance of employment and maintain background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner. Completing a Personal History Form, interviewing with a background investigator, fingerprinting and may include a polygraph test. Some of the areas considered in the background screening include prior convictions, traffic violations, drug use and credit problems, employment history, professional references and education verification (i.e. degree, license, or official transcripts. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.))
The Correctional facilities area 24-hour, 7 day a week operation, incumbents must be able to work on weekends, evenings, night shifts and holiday

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please click here for the minimum qualifications for Psychiatrist.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Please click here for the physical, mental and environmental conditions for the Psychiatrist.
Additional Information: Will be required to work in a locked facility with adult inmates and/or ICE detainees, and/or youth who are in protective custody/incarcerated youth, who have multiple and complex health, social and psycho-social needs; may work with inmates, ICE detainees, or youth who have communicable diseases and/or behavioral health issues; may be assigned to evening or night shift, assigned to work every other weekend, and to work holidays as needed as the institutions are a 24 hour, 7 day a week facilities and coverage is essential. The environment can also be noisy and at times chaotic, will be exposed to profanity and/or anti-social behavior. There is no hostage policy for the Orange County Jail. May be required to be on call.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all applications to identify qualified applicants. After screening, only those applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the next step in the selection procedures. Candidates will receive notification via e-mail of further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.
Veterans Employment Preference

The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants with the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.

Eligible List | Score Groups:

Once all assessments have been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Emailis the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com. "If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions. For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Claudia Curiel at (714) 834-2335 or CCuriel@ochca.com

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).

Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information

Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous
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Orange County, CA

Discover a Fulfilling Career at the County of Orange

With a population of over 3 million residents and 34 cities, Orange County is a thriving community known for its beautiful beaches, diverse culture, and strong economy. As the third-largest employer in the county, the County of Orange offers over 18,000 employees the opportunity to make a difference in their community and build a fulfilling career in public service.

As a County of Orange employee, you will have the chance to work in a variety of departments, each providing vital services to our community. From law enforcement and healthcare to public works and environmental protection, there is a wide range of career paths to explore. And with opportunities for advancement and professional growth, you can build a long and rewarding career with us.

As a top employer in the region, the County of Orange is committed to providing our employees with excellent benefits, including a competitive salary, flexible work schedules, and outstanding healthcare coverage. We also offer opportunities for career development and training, ensuring that our employees have the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.

Whether you're just starting your career or looking for a new challenge, the County of Orange is a great place to work. With a supportive and collaborative work environment, a commitment to excellence, and opportunities for growth and advancement, we invite you to join our team and make a difference in your community.

Community Impact:

Working for the County of Orange means you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community. Whether you're providing critical services to residents, protecting the environment, or maintaining public safety, your work will make a difference in the lives of those around you.

Employee Wellness:

At the County of Orange, we prioritize our employees' well-being. We offer telecommuting options, generous health benefits, and wellness programs to promote work-life balance. We believe that by taking care of our employee’s health and well-being, we can help them excel in their careers while still enjoying their personal lives and taking care of their families.

Innovation:

The County of Orange is committed to embracing new technologies and innovative approaches to service delivery. We encourage our employees to think creatively and find ways to improve our processes and systems. If you're someone who loves to problem-solve and think outside the box, you'll find a supportive and dynamic environment here.

Collaboration:

Collaboration is key to our success at the County of Orange. We value teamwork, communication, and mutual support, and we work together across departments and functions to achieve our goals. If you're someone who enjoys collaborating with others and building strong relationships, you'll find a welcoming and inclusive community here.

Equality:

At the County of Orange, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. Our Equity Policy reflects this commitment and guides our efforts to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do.

Career Advancement:

The County of Orange is dedicated to helping our employees grow and advance in their careers. We offer a variety of training and development opportunities to help our employees reach their full potential. If you're looking for a place to build a long and fulfilling career, the County of Orange is an excellent choice.
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