Psychiatrist, Adult or Pediatric; Part-time

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Deschutes County Health Services supports over 400 staff in Behavioral and Public Health programs working to promote and protect the health and safety of the community in a broad variety of community-based settings.

Deschutes County Behavioral Health (DCBH) is the Community Mental Health Program providing safety net and core clinical services for community members in Deschutes County dealing with mental health and substance use conditions. DCBH is also a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). As such, DCBH relies on multi-disciplinary teams to provide innovative, evidence-based, recovery-oriented services in behavioral healthcare settings co-located with physical health providers.

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We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.

Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.

We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.

Deschutes County is currently accepting applications for a Psychiatrist, Adult or Pediatric to join our Health Services team. This position will focus on providing out-patient services to underserved adults and/or children with a range of psychiatric diagnosis.

• Services will include a full range of comprehensive psychiatric assessments, medication management, consultation, and clinical leadership within department multidisciplinary teams.

• Psychiatric principles and practices, laws, rules and regulations governing the provision of care to patients in the State of Oregon.
• Processes, procedures and theories of clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of behavioral health clients.
• Principles, practices and theories of clinical education of patients in the areas of psychiatric care.
• Providing licensed medical services in accordance with Oregon Administrative Rules.

• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Working with computer applications related to work.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, community partners and other social or medical agencies at all times.
• Dealing with sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality of privileged information, as well as complying with all privacy and security regulations.
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Responding calmly and professionally in crisis, stressful, and emergency situations.

To request additional information, please contact the Manager, Behavioral Health Program at Employment.

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.

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$9,221.50 to $12,357.68 per month for an 86.34 hour work month (20 hours per week). Excellent pro-rated County benefit package when eligible. This position is available immediately.

Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $100 per month for employee only or $121 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please  for full benefit details.

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