Senior Psychiatrist

Department of Corrections

 (Unclassified Position)

Recruiting for:  Future full-time and part-time vacancies located at the Department of Corrections, Administrative Division, Medical Section in the following areas; Carson City, Ely, Indian Springs, North Las Vegas and Lovelock, Nevada. Ely is a maximum security prison.

THE POSITION:  Under administrative direction, plans, directs and participates in providing medical care to inmates; may supervise a subordinate staff providing professional medical services or patient care.

REQUIREMENTS:  Graduation from an accredited school of medicine approved by the Nevada Board of Medical Examiners with one year of internship in an approved hospital and two years of practice in the field of psychiatry; OR written confirmation that applicant possesses the necessary qualifications to be admitted to the certification examination of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; OR certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

SPECIAL NOTES AND REQUIREMENTS:  Persons offered employment in this class must first submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. 2) Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, requires fingerprinting and a background investigation through the FBI and NCIC. 3) A valid license to practice medicine in the State of Nevada is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Annual salary up to $166,763 (Employee/Employer Paid Retirement). Employee benefits include paid annual leave, paid sick leave, health, and the state retirement plan.  Other optional benefits are available, including a deferred compensation program.

TO APPLY:  Submit a State application to: Sherrilyn Vondrak, Personnel Analyst, Department of Corrections, P.O. Box 7011 Carson City, NV 89702. 775-887-3324, e-mail: svondrak@doc.nv.gov

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL:  Recruitment Needs Are Satisfied

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.