Contract Psychiatrist - Behavioral Health Specialist

Butte County; Oroville (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell Phone Allowance

Auto Allowance

Holidays

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Health Plan

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Butte County Department of Behavioral Health is seeking an At-Will Contract Physician with relevant clinical experience to provide high-quality patient care in a contractual capacity.

This position entails direct medical and psychiatric care, including evaluations, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and collaboration with clinical staff across county programs. Board certification and CA medical licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid license to practice medicine in California.
• Board certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties or American Osteopathic Association.
• Successful completion of an approved residency.
• Equivalent training and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients to determine therapeutic and medical needs; develops treatment plans; participates in case conferences.
• Performs psychiatric evaluations and prescribes treatment as appropriate.
• Maintains detailed documentation of evaluations, prognosis and progress.
• Provides crisis intervention and manages crisis situations as needed.
• Tests for voluntary/involuntary commitments and signs necessary paperwork.
• Provides supervision and training for staff and residents; ensures medical protocols are followed.

Skills

Psychiatric medicine

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Patient care

Medical documentation

Education

MD/DO medical degree

California medical license

Board certification (ABMS or AOA)

Residency completion

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Medi-Cal documentation

Job description

The Butte County Department of Behavioral Health is seeking an At-Will Contract Physician with relevant clinical experience to provide high-quality patient care in a contractual capacity.

This position entails direct medical and psychiatric care, including evaluations, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and collaboration with clinical staff across county programs. Board certification and CA medical licensure are required.