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TRADITIONS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH is the largest provider of M.D. psychiatric services to adult populations in institutional and community-based programs in California. We provide services to the seriously and persistently mentally ill and have openings in the San Francisco/Bay area, San Diego and Los Angeles. Overall we plan to add 8 more fulltime psychiatrists in California bringing us to our team of 114 psychiatrists. Our packages vary from a minimum of $190,000 per year inclusive of benefits, to up to $300,000, for the industrious physician. Our generous benefit package includes almost 7 weeks paid time off per year. If you are creative and think outside the box, if you value diversity and cultural competency, if you like innovative programs that are patient driven, using a rehabilitative, rather than an illness model, if you want more time to work with patients, to get the best results, then TBH is the company for you. To learn more about the specific job openings and salary and benefit packages, check out our Website at: www.tbhcare.com or Email your letter of interest and CV to our company President, Gary A. Hayes, Ph.D. at: Drhayes2@tbhcare.com TBH is an equal opportunity employer


(10031CA)


 

SACRAMENTO, EAST BAY- OAKLAND, UNION CITY, PLEASANTON, MARTINEZ

 

Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist needed to oversee Sacramento, CA Outpatient Program. This position also offers both reimbursement and stipend to provide clinical leadership for medical/clinical staff. Independent contractor status.

 

Board Certified Adult and or Child Psychiatrist needed for Principle Investigator position. Candidate must be a graduate of a top 25 medical school with some research experience. Part-time (20 hours per week) salary $150K per year.

 

East Bay- Pleasanton and Martinez Areas, PT Board Certified or Eligible Adult & Child Psychiatrists, Outpatient, County+HMO, M-F, weekends/evenings shifts, 9-5, No call, exceptional support staff, $85- $120 per hour DOE.

 

Forward Confidential CV to: Management Company, mdrecruitment@bhrcorp.org or

FAX to: (925) 520-0010 Attn: Cedric. Or call Cedric H. at: (925) 520-0005 ext.102 Visit us at www.bhrcorp.org

 

(CA119026)


 

PSYCHIATRIST

El Dorado County Health Services Department

Final Filing Date: 11/17/09

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY: $146,910 - $178,568

*A signing bonus of up to $6,000 may be available.

*Reimbursement of ACTUAL moving expenses, up to $5,000, will be available to candidates who live more than 100 miles from the assigned work location.

For more information or to apply please visit: www.co.el-dorado.ca.us

OFFICIAL COUNTY APPLICATION IS REQUIRED

El Dorado County Human Resources

330 Fair Lane

Placerville, CA 95667

(530) 621-5565; TDD: (530) 621-4693

EEO/ADA Employer and a Drug Free Workplace

 

(CA119027)


 

MEDICAL DIRECTOR

 

Telecare Corporation’s mission is to deliver and manage excellent services and systems of care for people with serious mental illness. We are looking for a dynamic Medical Director to add to our recovery-focused team.

 

The Medical Director in this role oversees the medical/psychiatric care in four Telecare programs: La Casa Mental Health Rehab Center, Psychiatric Health Center, Mental Health Urgent Care Center and La Paz, a Skilled Nursing Facility in Paramount. We provide services to adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses. When you work at Telecare Corporation, you help to empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of recovery.

 

*To learn about our organization, this opportunity and to apply for the Medical Director position, visit www.telecarecorp.com

 

EOE/M/F/D/V

 

 

(CA119001)


 

SAN DIEGO – PsyCare, Inc. is seeking a P/T or F/T child psychiatrist to join a thriving group private practice. For inquires, contact Robert A. Friedman, M.D. at: (858) 279-1223, ext. 412; or Email: robfriedman119@hotmail.com

 

(CA79100)


 

Highly-respected group practice seeks an Adult Psychiatrist with strong psycho-pharmacology skills and the ability to work within a team setting. ECT experience is a plus, but not required. 100% outpatient with minimal call and a moderate caseload. Benefit from a comprehensive support staff. Located in desirable northwest California, this community offers affordable housing, numerous educational opportunities and easy access to San Francisco. Contact Rosa Herring, Alpha Physician Search, (800) 504-3411, rherring@alphamg.org. View additional opportunities at www.alphaps.org.

 

(CA109001)


 

Psychiatrists needed ASAP. Positions in State Facilities. Beautiful location and flexible schedule. Pay is very competitive and start at 180/ hr. Please email inquiries to: contractdoctors@gmail.com

 

(CA109023)


 

MENTAL HEALTH MEDICAL DIRECTOR NEEDED - San Luis Obispo County, CA seeks a full-time, experienced Psychiatric Medical Director to manage and supervise psychiatric outpatient clinic programs as well as the county's 16 bed inpatient PHF. Salary range: $15,043 to $18,284/month plus benefits. Call Sharon King (805) 781-4272, FAX (805) 781-4281 For a job description or to apply, please visit: http://www.jobaps.com/SLO/sup/b1009PM-00519-01.asp?View=

 

(CA109025)


 

Sierra Vista Hospital, a Psychiatric Solutions Inc. hospital, is accredited by the Joint Commission and is one of the leading providers of psychiatric services in Northern California. We have immediate openings for a Program Manager in CD/Dual Diagnosis and in Outpatient Services. We will be opening a new wing with an additional 48 beds, bringing our total bed space to120, creating new opportunities for additional specialty programs. We are also seeking psychiatrists in a number of areas including Dual Diagnosis, general adult and adolescent psych, Gerontology, Outpatient services, and chemical dependency. Please check us out at www.psysolutions.com/facilities/sierravista/site/ Please submit your CV to: sierrahr@psysolutions.com or fax it to (916) 288-0459.

 

(CA109026)


 

LOS ANGELES Seeking P/T, F/T psychiatrists for established Outpatient Psychiatry Office. Minimum requirements: California Board Eligibility Contact Nelli : Ph: (818) 501-8978 Email: nelllico@sbcglobal.net

 

(CA94019)


 

IMMEDIATE Opportunities for Adult Psychiatrists - Do you desire fulfilling work and flexibility? A full-time career or income supplement? If yes, Vericare is for you! Vericare is the leader in providing mental health services to residents of long term care. BC required. Inquire about specific openings in your area! Visit our booth at the Virtual Career Fair or call Sanel Lekic at (800) 257-8715 x1166, slekic@vericare.com. Visit us at www.vericare.com.

 

(CA109009)


 

Program Director, Chemical Dependency Treatment Program, Program Director of New Inpatient Unit

 

LIVE-WORK-PLAY in beautiful Northern California. Join an active and rapidly growing medical staff working in one of Northern California’s largest and highly regarded psychiatric hospitals. Heritage Oaks Hospital, a Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. hospital, is in the process of completing its 49-bed expansion of its current 72-bed facility and is looking for an ASAM-certified addiction psychiatrist to be a program director for a new Chemical Dependency Treatment Program. Board certified/eligible psychiatrist or an internist with ASAM certification encouraged to apply. The second position is for a program director of new unit in nearly completed hospital addition. The successful candidate will also be included in outpatient Partial Hospital Program. All board eligible/certified psychiatrists encouraged to apply. As the capital of California, Sacramento is a growing community bordered by the Sierra Nevada mountains (home to Lake Tahoe and nearby ski resorts) to the east and San Francisco Bay Area to the west. Abundant recreational activities can be found in the heart of Napa Valley within 1 hour or visit San Francisco or go skiing in one of the country’s best ski resorts within 1 ½ - 2 hours.

 

For confidential consideration, please e-mail or fax CV and any questions to:

Joseph I. Sison, MD Medical Director joseph.sison@psysolutions.com Phone: (916) 830-2201 Fax: (916) 488-2954

 

(CA93008)


 

LOS ANGELES AND ORANGE COUNTIES

 

Windstone Behavioral Health, a premier Southern CA behavioral health medical group in, is seeking FT and PT BE/BC child / adult / geriatric psychiatrists for its multi-specialty OP offices, IP opportunities also available. Contact: lnewstead@windstonebehavioral.com or fax CV to (714) 459-8439.

 

(CA95021)


CALIFORNIA CENTRAL COAST!

 

Work in this beautiful and vibrant county surrounded by vineyards, hills and the Pacific Coast. Psychiatrist needed for Outpatient and Inpatient Community Mental Health Programs. Salary up to $193,981, plus full benefits, insurance, extra pay for on-call, and 5% differential for board-certified child psychiatrist. Contact Dr. Drago for more information, at: San Luis Obispo Mental Health, 2178 Johnson Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401; (805) 781-4700;FAX: (805) 781-1273.

 

 

(CA69016)


San Diego County needs psychiatrist for hospital, possible ER and telepsychiatry. Salary extremely competitive for San Diego – up to 170K plus 10% Boards and extra 5% second Boards. CV to: Marshall Lewis, MD, Clinical Dir, County Behavioral Health Div, Marshall.Lewis@sdcounty.ca.gov. Apply now at www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hr.

 

(CA97002)


Immediate need for BE/BC Psychiatrists for a psychiatric hospital in beautiful wine country, near San Francisco and other great CA locations. $175 to $180 an hour. Please call Bay Area Doctors Inc-phone: (707) 694 6890/fax: (415) 814 5764/ email CV to: bayareadoctors@gmail.com.

 

(CA97013)


SCENIC NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
PELICAN BAY STATE PRISON
BE/BC PSYCHIATRIST
Annual Salary $228,624.00-260,952.00

 

Pelican Bay State Prison seeks a full-time staff psychiatrist with experience in both outpatient and acute inpatient psychiatry. Duties include comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, psychotropic medication prescriptions and clinical f/u, preparation of reports and providing legal testimony in cases requiring involuntary psychotropic medications (Keyhea Procedures). Work hours are M-F 8am-4pm. The inpatient call rotation averages seven days over a 6 to 8 week period.. Psychiatrists divide the call schedule among themselves, as some desire to earn more compensating time off than others.

 

The prison is in Crescent City, CA, located on the north coast midway between San Francisco and Portland. The climate is temperate with mild summers and rainy winters. There are ample opportunities for outdoor sports including hiking, swimming, surfing, camping, fishing and boating.

 

Our benefit package is generous and includes retirement plans and health plans, professional liability coverage, paid holidays, educational leave, DEA and CA licenses reimbursement and annual leave.

 

Interested candidates should complete the on-line application and view the official exam bulletin at the CDCR website

www.cdcr.ca.gov/careerswww.cdcr.ca.gov/careers. For more information, contact Alene Levine, M.D. Chief Psychiatrist, PBSP. (707) 465-9118

 

(CA96003)


Scenic California Central Coast

 

Atascadero State Hospital

 

BE/BC Psychiatrist

 

Atascadero State Hospital now pays board certified psychiatrists starting at $223,464 and advancing stepwise to $255,732. Atascadero is the nation’s premier center for the treatment of forensically committed mentally ill patients. Our hospital is a teaching site affiliated with the University of California, accredited by JCAHO, and recipient of the prestigious Codman Award. All of our psychiatrists are board eligible and most are board certified. Many of our psychiatrists have forensic subspecialty boards.

 

We are located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles on the scenic central California Coast, south of Big Sur. We offer a spectacularly beautiful environment in San Luis Obispo County with temperate climate, beaches, world class wineries, cultural activities, golfing, sailing, riding, clean air, and excellent schools through the University level.

 

Our benefit package is valued at an additional 30%, which includes retirement plans (including safety retirement), health plans, professional liability coverage, paid holidays, educational leave, and generous annual leave. On-call duty is compensated hour for hour over and above the base salary. Applicants must hold a current California license, or have pending application with the Medical Board of California.

 

For a prompt and confidential review, send CV to Jeanne Garcia, M.D., P. O. Box 7001, Atascadero, CA 93423-7001; (805) 468-2005 or fax (805) 468-2138; or e-mail us at jeanne.garcia@ash.dmh.ca.gov We are an equal opportunity employer.

 

(CA94009)


NAPA STATE HOSPITAL AND THE UNIVERSITY
OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS

 

Napa State Hospital, in the heart of the wine country just north of San Francisco, in conjunction with the UC Davis, Division of Psychiatry and the Law, is inviting applications for staff psychiatrist positions.

 

Our hospital has been enlarging its forensic program and needs psychiatrists with a desire to serve the chronically and severely mentally ill. We are a large psychiatric teaching hospital with congenial staff, onsite CME, a research program and competitive salary and benefits. Our collaboration with UC Davis includes consultation, forensic residents on site and joint educational presentations. UC Davis volunteer faculty positions are available to those meeting requirements.

 

New yearly salaries:
Board Certified: $223,264 - $255,732
Board Eligible: $217,752 - $248,532

 

Visit us by video online at our web site: www.dmh.ca.gov - State Hospitals - Napa - Human Resources - Staff Psychiatrist

 

We are an equal opportunity employer. For more information, send a CV to: Howard Eisenstark, M.D., Ass't Medical Director, 2100 Napa-Vallejo Hwy., Napa, CA 94558, call: (707) 253-5434 or Email: heisenst@dmhnsh.state.ca.us

 

(CA93014)


 PSYCHIATRISTS, CHILD, AND ADULT.


San Francisco, Sacramento & San Jose Meets criteria for designated shortage area, J-1 applicants welcome. Positions immediately available. Locations in and near San Francisco & Sacramento, California including these cities & counties: San Francisco (San Francisco), Oakland (Alameda), Stockton, Tracy & Manteca (San Joaquin ), Davis & Woodland (Yolo), Vallejo (Solano), Sunnyvale (Santa Clara), Sacramento, and Adrian, MI (Lenawee)

 

Send resumes to: Mark David Levine, MD, Psychiatrists, PC; Fax to: (916) 285-0338 or email to: marklevinemd@communitypsychiatry.com

 

(CA92002)


CALIFORNIA
BC/BE STAFF PSYCHIATRIST


Patton State Hospital is recruiting board certified/eligible psychiatrists. Patton is a Joint Commission accredited, 1500 bed, adult forensic psychiatric hospital, with an extremely interesting and challenging patient population. The hospital is nestled below Arrowhead and the San Bernardino Mountains, 65 miles east of Los Angeles; an hour’s drive to beaches, Palm Springs, or mountain lakes and skiing. Salary with Board Certification starts at $18,622 and goes to $21,311 monthly. Salary for Board Eligible starts at $18,146 and goes to $20,711 monthly. In addition, Patton offers excellent benefits (health, dental, and vision; license renewal; malpractice insurance; tax-deferred compensation; paid annual leave and 12 holidays (plus one personal holiday), as well as seven days per fiscal year of Continuing Medical Education leave). Voluntary on call duty is compensated on an hourly basis over and above base salary. We provide civil service security and retirement plans (including safety retirement). For confidential consideration, send CV to Dr. Rebecca Kornbluh, M.D. Assistant Medical Director (909) 425-6918, 3102 East Highland Avenue, Patton, California 92369, Fax (909) 425-6635.

(CA119030)

 


 

 Mental Health Medical Director

Recruitment #09-337160-01

Approximate Salary: $183,204.09 - $222,685.72/year

Opening Date: 8/17/2009, 3:30:00 PM

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Type of Recruitment: Open Competitive

 

THE POSITION

Plans, organizes and supervises the medical component of services offered by the Mental Health Division of the County's Health Services Department; serves as a member of the Mental Health Division's management/supervisory team.

 

This single position classification is characterized by the responsibility for the direction and evaluation of the medical component of services provided by the Mental Health Division of the County Health Services Department. The incumbent provides clinical consultation to others in the Mental Health Division and clinical direction to medical personnel. This class is responsible for the supervision of medical services and participation in the formulation of policy and procedures for the Mental Health Division.

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

 

Receives administrative direction from the Deputy Director, Mental Health.

 

 

Provides supervision to County and department management staff.

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

 

Drafts, monitors, and enforces psychiatric medical standards and practices. Provides psychiatric consultation, participates in the hiring of professional staff, serves on or chairs committees including medication monitoring, peer review, and quality assurance; reviews Treatment Plans and client Incident Reports and participates in Utilization Review and other processes to insure conformance with program and licensing standards; adjusts treatment procedures as needed.

 

Practices psychiatry in all clinical settings; assesses and prescribes medications for mental health patients.

 

Consults with the Mental Health Director on the clinical and medical needs of a variety of programs; assists in planning and development of service delivery; plans and implements medical policies and procedures.

 

Acts as medical liaison with private physicians and representatives of hospitals, agencies, departments and community organizations who work with Mental Health Psychiatrists and clients/patients; works with graduate and/or medical school representatives to obtain graduate and/or psychiatric resident assistance; coordinates and negotiates with public and privately operated hospitals regarding provision of services to County mental health clients.

 

Provides medical direction and consultation to the division of Mental Health's County operated programs and consultation to its contracted agencies, particularly in the areas of quality assurance, medication monitoring, and peer review.

 

Plans, organizes, implements, evaluates and conducts in-service training and staff development programs.

 

Provides medical back-up for "on call" psychiatrist.

 

Writes annual clinical performance evaluation of staff psychiatrists and performs annual clinical performance monitoring of contract psychiatrists.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

 

Knowledge of:

 

Community mental health systems and practices; community mental health program goals and limitations.

 

Principles and practices of general and preventative psychiatry; methods and procedures used in diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders; principles and practices of psychiatric treatment in a variety of clinical environments; psychiatric medications and their interaction with other prescription drugs.

 

General medicine and its relationship to mental illness.

 

Legal environment of psychiatric practice.

 

Quality assurance, utilization review, clinical management and medication monitoring systems, procedures and practices.

 

Principles and practices of supervision.

 

Community organizations as related to medical and mental health services.

 

Public administration practices related to personnel.

 

Budgeting and cost control.

 

Skills to:

 

Operate office equipment including a personal computer, copy and fax machines and printers.

 

Ability to:

 

Plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate psychiatric services; determine clinical and medical needs of community mental health programs.

 

Formulate, implement and evaluate treatment methods and procedures; practice psychiatry in a community mental health delivery system.

 

Referrals to local and regional providers of social, medical and/or other specialized services.

 

Maintain currency in and apply knowledge of treatment modalities, medications and laws governing psychiatric practice.

 

Determine and evaluate levels of achievement and performance; secure cooperation and teamwork among professional and/or support staff; plan and conduct effective in-service training programs.

 

Maintain confidentiality of information.

 

Deal firmly and fairly with clients of various socio-economic backgrounds and temperaments; understand program objectives in relation to departmental goals and procedures; collect and analyze data to establish/identify needs and evaluate program effectiveness; develop goals and objectives.

 

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with people of diverse socio-economic backgrounds and temperaments.

 

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

 

Experience: Considerable experience as a practicing psychiatrist in a community mental health environment

 

Education/Training:

 

Medical Doctor degree from an accredited college or university with completion of a residency in Psychiatry.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

 

Possession of a valid Physicians and Surgeons License issued by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance and written evidence of successful completion of a psychiatry residency.

 

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid class C California driver's license may be required.

 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

 

Independent travel will be required.

 

Selectees for employment must as a condition of employment sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting.

 

ADA COMPLIANCE

 

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

 

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.

 

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

 

BENEFITS

 

SALARY POLICIES - The starting salary is ordinarily the first rate shown on the front of the announcement. After satisfactory completion of approximately six months, a 5% salary advancement may be authorized. Thereafter, further increases are possible upon completion of additional periods of six months, twelve months, and eighteen months, assuming satisfactory service. Longevity, shift differential, bilingual, call back and stand by pay are provided for some classifications. Effective December 1, 1998, all new hires are required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program.

 

HOLIDAYS & VACATIONS – Regular full time employees receive twelve paid holidays per year, and accrue vacation at the rate of ten days per year. After three years of continuous service employees accrue vacation time at the rate of fifteen days per year and at the rate of twenty days per year after ten years. Senior and Executive management positions start earning vacation at a higher rate.

 

SICK LEAVE – Regular full time employees accumulate twelve sick leave days per year.

 

RETIREMENT - The county is a member of the Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS), and benefits are coordinated with Social Security. The County has reciprocity with all State PERS and County 1937 Act Retirement Systems agencies. PERS retirement for miscellaneous employees is based on a formula of 2.7% @55 with both employee and employer contributing. PERS safety retirement is based on a formula of 3.0% @ 50 or 2.0% @ 50 depending on the job classification. The County reports the employer’s contribution to PERS as salary, thereby increasing employees pay upon retirement.

 

HEALTH BENEFITS - Employees and their dependents are eligible for vision and dental insurance with 100% of the cost paid by the County of Solano. The County also participates in a cafeteria medical plan administered by PERS HealthCare (eligibility is dependent upon job classification).

 

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - An Employee Assistance Program is also available.

 

OTHER BENEFITS – Employees also may elect to participate in a deferred compensation and the credit union. All County employees are eligible to purchase auto and/or home owners, renter insurance from Liberty Mutual Insurance. This is a group policy and therefore receive substantial savings on premiums. Life insurance is also available for employees only.

 

SELECTION PROCESS

 

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of a resume screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview, or any combination. Depending on the job class, candidates may need to successfully pass a post-offer drug screening test prior to employment. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. These provisions are subject to change.

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement, (ie. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, certificates, DD-214) must be submitted with the Document Cover Sheet and are due within five (5) calendar days of the final filing date or within five (5) calendar days from application submittal if the recruitment is Open & Continuous or Open until Filled. Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com to apply. Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources, (707) 784-6170 open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Paper applications may be completed in person during office hours. EOE/AA

 

VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS

 

To be eligible, you must be an applicant for initial County employment, have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF YOUR DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE, MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITHIN FIVE DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION. If you have a service connected disability, you must submit a recent award letter from the VA stating you are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons. Disability must be rated at least 10% to be eligible for disabled veteran's points. Veteran's preference 5 points Disabled Veterans 10 points.

 

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

 

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

 

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: If you are a qualified individual with a disability, that is, someone who is able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need special testing arrangements, contact the Solano County Department of Human Resources at 707.784.4194, for a Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form. This form should be received in the Human Resources Department within 5 days from the final filing date of the recruitment. A staff member will contact you and advise you how to proceed.

 

IMPORTANT: If you are a Solano County employee with a disabling condition, and are unable to perform the essential functions of your present position with or without reasonable accommodation, you may be eligible for preferential certification to an alternative position. Please immediately notify the ADA Coordinator @ 707.784.4194 to initiate review of this option.

 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

 

PLEASE NOTE: All persons hired will be required to participate in the direct deposit program.

 

HIRING PROCEDURES - Depending on the number of qualified applicants received, the selection process may consist of a resume screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview, or any combination. Candidates must be successful in each part of the examination. For Civil Service positions, the appointing authority is entitled to certification of the top five candidates by score.

 

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE ACT – Depending on the applicant’s job class, prospective employees may be required to undergo a Urine Drug Test in accordance with the Solano County Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace Policy once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Solano County employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the California Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990.

 

MEDICAL EXAMINATION - Prior to appointment you may be required to pass a medical examination. Candidates are encouraged not to quit or give notice to present employers until the medical examination has been completed and passed.

 

APPOINTMENT - At the time of appointment all candidates will be fingerprinted and required to execute an oath of allegiance to the United States and the State of California. You will also be required to offer proof that you are a lawfully admitted alien or U.S. citizen.

 

EXAMINATION APPEALS - For Civil Service positions, individuals selecting to appeal their disqualification in any phase of the examination process must submit a written statement to the Director of Human Resources, within five calendar days of the receipt of the action, indicating the action being appealed, their specific basis for the appeal and the relief sought.

 

PROBATIONARY PERIOD - All new positions are required to successfully complete a minimum probationary period of six to twelve months, depending upon the position. A probationary period does not apply to "at will" positions.

 

EXTRA HELP APPOINTMENTS - Appointments may be made from an eligible list for extra help (up to 999 hours/fiscal year, no benefits) positions.

 

DISASTER WORKERS - In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

 

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

 

(CA99033)

 

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