Behavioral Health Physician II (formerly Psychiatrist II)

San Bernardino County; California; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

San Bernardino County is seeking Behavioral Health Physicians II to provide comprehensive psychiatric care in outpatient settings for adults and children/adolescents. You will assess, diagnose, and develop tailored treatment plans while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role includes potential supervision of residents or medical students and may involve specialty areas. Telework options exist and a strong focus on serving a diverse county population is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited school of medicine is required.
• Residency: Completion of a residency in psychiatry approved by the ACGME is required.
• License: Valid Physician's and Surgeon's certificate issued by the Medical Board of California or Osteopathic Medical Board of California is required.
• DEA: Possession of a valid DEA certificate is required.
• Experience: Six (6) months of full-time teaching or behavioral health clinic experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and mental status examinations for adults/adolescents.
• Develop DSM-based diagnoses and individualized treatment plans.
• Provide competent psychotropic medication management and other therapies as needed.
• May supervise/teach residents and medical students or work in specialty areas (forensics, diversions, informatics).
• Engage with multidisciplinary treatment teams and community providers.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching residents

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO degree

Psychiatry residency completed

Job description

Our doctors work a 4/10 schedule! Telework available up to 64 hours per pay period.

Be an agent of change and make a difference in delivering health and wellness to millions of residents.

Join a team that is passionate about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference throughout San Bernardino County.

Steven M. Thompson Physician Corps Loan Repayment Program - Up to $105,000 loan repayment for three (3) years of service.

National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program - Up to $75,000 loan repayment for two (2) years of service or may be able to completely pay off student loans with continued service. (Must work in an NHSC approved site)

5% differential pay for ABPN Board Certification.

The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is recruiting for Behavioral Health Physicians II who function as Attending General Psychiatrists* who assume medical responsibility for adult and/or child and adolescent patients under their direct care and supervision in outpatient clinics. Incumbents may also be assigned to supervise/teach residents and medical students or to work in specialty areas, such as outpatient forensics, correctional mental health services, Clozaril, diversion, quality improvement, or informatics.

Essential duties include conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments/evaluations and mental status examinations (MSEs) of adult patients, providing multi-axial diagnoses according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) approved by the American Psychiatric Association; developing and implementing individualized mental health treatment planning for assigned patients; providing competent psychotropic medication treatment and other psychiatric treatments to meet the needs of assigned patients; and performing related tasks as required.

*Official Title: Behavioral Health Physician II

DBH is also accepting applications for Behavioral Health Physician I, Behavioral Health Physician III, Behavioral Health Physician IV, and Child Psychiatrist.

The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder services to county residents who are experiencing major mental illness or substance abuse related issues. DBH provides mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services to all age groups, with a primary emphasis on treating children/youth who may be seriously emotionally disturbed, adults who are experiencing a serious and persistent mental illness, and individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders. DBH also provides an array of outreach/engagement, prevention, and early intervention services. DBH's core values are service, integrity, accountability, and trust.

DBH is a unique County Department comprised of eight (8) direct service areas: Community Outpatient and Transitional Age Youth Services; Youth Collaborative and Justice Involved Services; Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services; 24 Hour and Specialty Services; Adult Justice Involved and Diversion Services; Medical Services; Community Engagement and Equity Services; Office of Patients' Rights and five (5) indirect service areas: Administrative and Fiscal Services; Public Relations and Outreach Services; Program Support Services; Disaster and Safety Unit; and the Office of Compliance. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1500 positions and an approximate $800 million-dollar annual budget.

The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the Department.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

To review job-specific benefits, please refer to the Summary of Benefits and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting and medical exam, which may include drug and/or TB testing. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent U.S. resident.

Teaching Requirement: Incumbents will be assigned to supervise/teach medical learners.

Work Schedule: Evening and weekend shifts are available for some assignments (voluntary participation).

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Graduation from an accredited school of medicine is required.
• Residency: Completion of a residency in psychiatry approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education is required. A copy of the certificate of completion of residency MUST be submitted with the application.
• Note: Applications will be accepted from candidates within twelve (12) months of completion of residency. Applicants must provide a letter of verification from their residency program which verifies the anticipated date of completion.
• License: Possession of a valid Physician's and Surgeon's certificate issued by the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California is required. Applicants MUST indicate number and expiration date on the Supplemental Questionnaire to be considered.
• Certification: Possession of a valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate is required. A copy of the DEA certificate must be submitted with the application.
• Experience: Six (6) months of full-time experience teaching residents and/or medical students. (Teaching experience gained while completing residency hours is qualifying.)
• -OR-
• Six (6) months of full-time experience working in a behavioral health specialty clinic/area (e.g., outpatient forensics, correctional mental health services, Clozaril, diversion programs, quality improvement, or informatics). Experience must be gained within a public or private behavioral health or healthcare organization to be considered qualifying.
• Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.
• The ideal candidate will be certified as a Diplomate by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. (Candidates who are certified should submit a copy of their certificate with the application). Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and have experience collaborating in multidisciplinary treatment teams and developing strong relationships with community providers. Experience working with the seriously mentally ill, eating disorders, under-served populations, and with children and adolescents is highly desirable.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points.