PSYCHIATRIST

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BERKELEYBerkeley, California is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water, Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and home to over 50 parks, a top-ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay. As an employer, the City of Berkeley offers all the benefits of a career in the public sector while fostering diversity, creativity, and innovation. Join a team of high-caliber, experienced staff with a shared mission of serving the Berkeley community and promoting an accessible, safe, healthy, environmentally-sound and culturally-rich city.JOB OPPORTUNITYThe City of Berkeley is seeking licensed physicians who are passionate about providing high-quality care to vulnerable patients in a collaborative community setting! As a Psychiatrist, you will provide psychiatric, diagnostic, and therapeutic services to members of the Berkeley community who are dealing with severe mental illness. Our small clinic serves 260 patients, with varying levels of need, who are on Medi-Cal or uninsured.Working in our Mental Health Division, you will collaborate with high-caliber colleagues in a team-based model with case managers for all patients, excellent nursing staff, and great administrative support. You will have the opportunity to work with patients in an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model as well as more traditional models, across programs such as our Homeless Full Services Partnership, Comprehensive Community Treatment, and Focus on Independence.Other perks include:Up to 10% additional pay for relevant board certificationsUp to four weeks of vacation in your first yearStandard office schedule (no nights, on-call, or weekends)Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness + potential for up to $7,500 in student loan repaymentOpportunity for clinic, field, and remote workSee the full job description here: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSA typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is:Possession of an M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical or osteopathic school and completion of the third year of a psychiatric residency training program approved by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.Required by date of appointment:Completion of a psychiatric residency training program approved by the American Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyPossession of a valid license to practice medicine issued by the State of CaliforniaPossession of a current Controlled Substance Registration certificate issued by the Drug Enforcement AdministrationMust be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, the incumbent is required to maintain a valid California driver's license as well as a satisfactory driving record.APPLICATION PROCESSApplications will be accepted on a continuous basis. Applicants must submit a completed application and a resume. Please note that while resumes are required, they are not a substitute for a completed application.Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.EXAM PROCESSThe exam process will include, but may not be limited to:Application review for minimum qualifications and required documentsTests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, other credentials, credit check, criminal history check, and Live Scan fingerprinting. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans’ status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.Job DetailsSalary

$190,162.96 - $280,947.47 AnnuallyLocation


Berkeley, CAJob TypeCareerJob Number2024-07-2151DepartmentHHCS HealthDivisionMental HealthOpening Date07/12/2024Closing DateContinuousAgency infoAgencyCity of BerkeleyPhone
(510) 981-6800 WebsiteAddress
2180 Milvia Street (1st floor)
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Berkeley, California, 94704