Psychiatric Times Classifieds. Vol. 1 No. 46

Psychiatrist – Santa Cruz

December 20, 2012

The County of Santa Cruz announces an employment opportunity for:

Psychiatrist – Santa Cruz

Salary: $173,930 – 188,178 Annually

Beautiful Coastal Community

Mediterranean Climate

Excellent Quality of Life Environment

Application Deadline: Continuous

Apply Online: www.santacruzcountyjobs.com

Santa Cruz County is seeking Psychiatrists for the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Division. Positions in this class are responsible for conducting psychiatric examinations and providing psychiatric treatment, medical supervision, and medication management. Incumbents provide on-call, after hours and weekend consultation. Qualifying physicians may be eligible for the NHSC Loan Repayment Program (US Dept of Health & Human Services.)

The completed application packet must be received by the Personnel Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 310, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 or online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com. For more information please call Nisha Patel, Employment Services Manager or Salina Flores, Personnel Analyst at (831) 454-2600. Hearing Impaired TDD# (831) 454-2123.

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