Here are the highest-paid state job openings in SLO County this April — and how to apply
State work is often believed to be attractive to potential workers for the benefits and pension offered — and in San Luis Obispo County, some of those jobs can even come with major paychecks.
As of Friday, there are 123 openings with California agencies based out of SLO County, according to job listing website CalCareers.ca.gov.
Of those, 27 could net you a monthly paycheck of more than $10,000.
Many of the highest-paid positions are medical or mental health listings open at the California Men’s Colony in San Luis Obispo or Atascadero State Hospital, though some other state agencies also are looking for workers.
Here is a roundup of the highest-paid open listings as of March 31.
Chief psychiatrist | permanent full-time
Department: California Correctional Health Care Services, California Men’s Colony
Salary: $25,663 to $31,808 per month
The chief psychiatrist — under the general direction of the chief executive officer and with close consultation of the statewide chief psychiatrist — develops, oversees and directs the quality and operations of physician services within psychiatry for the psychiatric treatment of individuals housed at the California Men’s Colony.
The filing deadline is April 4.
Staff psychiatrist | permanent full-time
Department: California Correctional Health Care Services, California Men’s Colony
Salary: $22,763 to $28,072 per month
California Correction Health Care Services is seeking psychiatrists with an interest in correctional and forensic psychiatry to work in the Mental Health Program at the California Men’s Colony. The program’s mission is to provide ethical, professional and effective mental health care services for patients. They are committed to providing optimal care, promoting patients’ successful reintegration into society, and reducing recidivism.
The position is open until filled.
Physician and surgeon | permanent full-time
Department: California Correctional Health Care Services, California Men’s Colony
Salary: $22,237 to $25,944 per month
A physician with the California Men’s Colony would be expected to see approximately 10 to 12 patients per day, deliver basic primary care to a diverse patient population and provide education to patients related to chronic disease management.
The department is also looking for a limited term physician with the same job description and pay scale, and limited-term part-time and permanent part-time physicians at a lower pay scale.
The position is open until filled.
Staff psychiatrist | permanent full-time
Department: Department of State Hospitals, Atascadero
Salary: $21,681 to $26,736 per month
The staff psychiatrist performs psychiatric evaluations and provides clinical leadership. They write orders for admission, transfer, discharge, medications, restraints and seclusion and suicide precautions as necessary, and evaluate and document assaultive incidents and suicidal threats, attempts and self-harm behaviors. They meet monthly with each assigned patient and provide daily sick call for patients. They may be called upon to prepare court reports.
The hospital also has limited term full-time, limited term intermittent, retired annuitant and permanent part-time positions open with the same job description.
The filing deadline is April 11.
Chief psychologist | limited term full-time
Department: California Correctional Health Care Services, Correctional and Rehab Services
Salary: $14,013 to $14,948 per month
Under the direction of the chief medical officer, the chief psychologist assumes administrative responsibilities over the Mental Health Department. The chief psychologist provides supervision to line staff and first line supervisors and is responsible for the development of treatment modalities as well as overall quality assurance of mental health services.
The position is for a limited term, 12-month period, but may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.
The filing deadline is April 12.
Senior psychiatrist specialist | permanent full-time
Department: California Correctional Health Care Services, Correctional and Rehab Services
Salary: $11,381 to $12,184 per month
The senior psychologist, under supervisor of the mental health program manager, provides general supervision of psychologists and may have direct supervision of office worker, technicians and recreation therapists. Directs specialized psychological assessment and treatment programs, participates in hiring of new employees, reviews and makes recommendations regarding research projects and reviews second level inmate appeals. Also provides consultation regarding clinical issues to custodial staff and performs special assignments as requested by the chief psychiatrist.
There is also a limited term full-time position available at the same payscale.
The filing deadline is April 25
Nurse practitioner | permanent full-time
Department: Department of State Hospitals, Atascadero
Salary: $10,563 to $11,940 per month
The permanent, full-time nurse practitioner (safety) position will be directed by the chief psychiatrist and may receive clinical supervision from a staff psychiatrist in the Central Medical Services Department. The incumbent will be responsible for providing clinical assessment and case management services to patients, interacting with unit staff and assigned patients on a variety of daily psychiatric issues, providing required documentation and reports, participating in medical staff activities and serves on committees and participating in departmental and hospital wide shakedowns.
The filing deadline is April 7.
What other state jobs are open in San Luis Obispo County?
A number of other state jobs are also open in San Luis Obispo County as of Thursday.
For more information on each of these listings and more, visit the CalCareers website at www.calcareers.ca.gov.
This story was originally published April 1, 2022 at 11:37 AM.
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