Medical Consultant I (Psychiatrist)
Department of Social Services.
Salary: $13,372.00 - $19,790.00 per month (minimum salary of classification for new to state candidates).
Location: Glendale Branch, Glendale, CA 91203. Hybrid work allows telework in accordance with Governor’s Executive Order N‑22‑25.
Responsibilities
- Adjudicate applications for disability benefits under Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, and/or Medi‑Cal programs.
- Review case histories and evaluate medical reports and potential effects of medical or surgical treatment.
- Provide assessments of applicant functional abilities based on program guidelines.
- Participate as a full team member in decision‑making regarding quality, workflow, and production improvements.
Minimum Requirements
- Medical Consultant I (Psychiatrist) – see Class Specification for detailed qualifications.
Position Details
- Job ID: JC-523770
- Positions: 5
- Type: Permanent, Part‑time (up to 50% FTE)
- Telework: Hybrid
Working Conditions
- Hybrid work schedule with required in‑office presence for operational events.
- Regular commute is not compensable.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- CalPERS pension on retirement
- Two weeks paid vacation per year
- Two weeks paid sick leave per year
- Two paid professional development days per year
- One paid personal holiday per year
- Pre‑tax parking fee program
- Public transit passes (100% discount or reimbursement up to IRS monthly exclusion)
- Vanpool driver and rider reimbursement up to IRS monthly exclusion
Special Requirements
- Clearance of a background investigation is required prior to hiring.
- Federal fingerprint clearance is required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, and other protected categories.
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