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.

To hear from staff about working at Deschutes County Behavioral Health please clickHERE.

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 youll consider joining our talented team.

ABOUT THE JOB:

• 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.

$9221.50 to $12357.68 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.

BENEFITS:

Effective January 1 2026: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 click HERE for full benefit details.

• Graduation from a school of medicine with a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Psychiatry degree.
• Must be board certified or board eligible in psychiatry and have a physician license in the State of Oregon.
• Requires a current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate by date of hire.

• Experience in a public or community mental health position.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon drivers license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable drivers license pre-employment screening for criminal history driving history and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.

Candidates must not be excluded (or Opt-out) from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).

All clinicians providing Mental Health services must be eligible to be enrolled in Oregon Medicaid as a MH Provider within the first 30 days for hire.

Deschutes County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build an inclusive environment that encourages supports and represents the diverse voices and needs of our communities. All are encouraged to apply - we welcome diverse perspectives and experiences.

If you are a veteran andwould like to apply for Veterans Preference please clickHEREfor information.