MENTAL HEALTH PSYCHIATRIST/CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity - EMERGENCY EXAM NUMBER: Y4735C-DOJ FIRST DAY OF FILING: July 26, 2024, AT 8:00 a.m., PT This opportunity will remain open until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. Due to Critical Shortage Recruitment, incumbents and appointees shall be compensated beginning at Step 7 of the salary range. The Critical Shortage Recruitment was established in the Los Angeles County Code Section 6.10.050A. The recruitment rates shall remain in effect through June 30, 2027, or until it is determined that a shortage no longer exists, whichever is sooner. Correctional Health Services – 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus The County of Los Angeles is currently offering up to 20% bonus for full-time Mental Health Psychiatrist positions hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population. Los Angeles County is under a Department of Justice Consent Decree to improve conditions and mental health care in County jails and support j