Field-Based Behavioral Health Physician II*

San Bernardino County; California; Sur place; USD 200 000 - 260 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Excellent benefits

MOU

Modified Benefits Option

Résumé du poste

San Bernardino County seeks a Field-Based Behavioral Health Physician II to deliver medical and behavioral health care in field settings, including encampments. You will perform comprehensive health assessments, provide MAT, and develop individualized addiction treatment plans for adults and/or children.

The role may involve supervision of residents and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, with assignments in outpatient clinics or informatics as needed.

Qualifications

• MD from an accredited medical school is required.
• 2) Residency completed per ACGME requirements with certificate.
• 3) California medical license and DEA registration required.
• 4) Teaching residents/medical students is expected.
• 5) Fellowship in Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry highly desirable.
• 6) Bilingual abilities encouraged (ASL, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese).

Responsabilités

• Provide medical and behavioral health care to adults and/or children in field settings.
• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and MAT.
• Develop and implement addiction medicine treatment plans.
• Provide supervision/teaching to residents and allied professionals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community providers.

Connaissances

Communication

Team collaboration

Teaching

Bilingual skills

Formation

MD degree

ACGME residency

Addiction Medicine/Psychiatry fellowship desirable

Description du poste

Our doctors work a 4/10 schedule!

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 a Field-Based Behavioral Health Physician II* who will assume medical responsibility for adult and/or child and adolescent patients under their direct care and supervision in field-based settings which may include encampments. Incumbents may also be assigned to work in specialty areas, such as outpatient clinics, community education, diversion, quality improvement, or informatics. Essential duties include conducting comprehensive health assessments/evaluations and providing Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), medical and/or behavioral health clearances, 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 addiction medicine treatment planning for assigned patients; providing clinical supervision of residents and allied health professionals, providing competent 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

For additional details, please refer to the Behavioral Health Physician II job description. DBH is also accepting applications for Behavioral Health Physician I, Behavioral Health Physician III, Behavioral Health Physician IV, and Child Psychiatrist. Please click on a job title to be redirected to the corresponding application. Each position requires its own application.

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.

Follow this link to learn more about the Department of Behavioral Health

Follow this link to learn more about San Bernardino County

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

EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

• Summary of Benefits
• Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
• 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.

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.

Candidates must meet ALL of the following requirements:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited school of medicine is required.
• Residency: Completion of a residency 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 considered 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 behavioral health or healthcare organization to be considered qualifying.
• Fellowship: Completion of a fellowship approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education in either Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry is highly desirable. (A copy of the certificate of completion of fellowship should be submitted 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.
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / 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.

ADA Accommodation

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference

Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.