Salary : $299,028.00 - $400,944.00 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: b4737E
Department: MENTAL HEALTH
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Position/Program Information
When to apply:
We will be accepting online applications on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 from 09:00 AM (PT) until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice.
Exam Number:
b4737E
WHO MAY APPLY:
We encourage applications from everyone!
Withhold information:
No withhold will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met at the time of filing, and clearly indicated on the application.
Essential Job Functions
Directs patient care with a caseload of more complex clients.
Performs administrative responsibilities which include such duties as budget preparation for the section, determining equipment and supply needs, personnel responsibilities, developing and revising work procedures to expedite workload or improve level of service, and screening work.
Formulates policies and plans and directs the programs and medical work of the section or assists in such activities for a division of a medical department.
Examines, diagnoses, and prescribes treatment for patients and reviews the care prescribed by staff physicians, resident physicians, and interns.
Participates as a member of a collaborative professional team in the training program of interns and resident physicians.
Evaluates the performance of assigned health care staff and makes recommendations for appropriate action.
Participates in directed clinical research; directs and coordinates the work of the section with that of other medical and paramedical services.
Confers with consultants regarding care of patients and medical and diagnostic work performed, coordinating the work of consulting physicians with the work of the section.
Supervises the maintenance of records and the compilation and preparation of reports.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Completion of a residency approved by an American Specialty Board in Psychiatry or equivalent training**
-AND-
One year of experience in medical practice, post residency training, teaching, or investigative work.
**Equivalent training is defined as that training which the appropriate American Certifying Board formally recognizes in writing as being equivalent.
License:
California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California.
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Physical class:
Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
Special Salary Information:
Additional Compensation Bonus:
5.5% for assignment in a Sheriff's County Jail mental health facility
5.5% for AMA Board Certification in Psychiatry
5.5% for continuous assignment at LAC High Desert Health Systems (Palmdale/Lancaster)
Special requirement information:
In order to qualify, candidates must attach copies of completion of residency and California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate to the application within 15 calendar days from date of application submission. Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required documents by email. FAILURE TO SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS OR A LEGIBLE PHOTOCOPY OF DIPLOMA WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING REJECTED.
Desirable Qualifications:
Clinical and administrative supervisory experience.
Experience treating a broad range of patient populations (e.g. age, diagnosis, culture/ethnicity) in a broad range of treatment settings.
Experience in academic teaching and training.
Experience in the development and implementation of mental health programs.
Sub-specialty psychiatric training and certification in child & adolescent/geriatric/addictions.
Board certification in general psychiatry issued by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Additional Information
Examination content:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience and desirable qualifications based upon application information, weighted 100%.
Applicants are required to meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible list.
Eligibility and Vacancy Information:
The names of qualifying candidates will be added to the Eligible Register for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.
Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly.
Application and filing information:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part.
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
For those who not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.
All applicants are required to file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.
Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI):
The Department of Mental Health recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Department Contact Name: Antonio Estrada
Department Contact Phone: (323) 705-3925
Department Contact Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov
