Physician Specialist

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

What youll do at DBH:

Are you a physician who thrives in collaborative environments and enjoys making a real difference in patients lives Were looking for a dedicated patient-focused Physician Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team and provide comprehensive medical care to adult and geriatric populations.

This role blends clinical excellence leadership and collaboration offering the opportunity to shape patient care support clinical teams and contribute to quality initiatives.

Deliver Comprehensive Patient Care

• Conduct thorough physical examinations and medical histories for new and established patients
• Interpret and analyze diagnostic tests (including EKGs imaging and pathology results) to diagnose and manage medical conditions
• Make clinical rounds on assigned units and complete required annual patient evaluations
• Refer patients to specialists when appropriate to ensure coordinated high-quality care

Serve as a Clinical Consultant

• Act as a consulting physician for multidisciplinary teams and clinical units
• Provide guidance and education to physicians nurses and clinical staff in specialized areas of medicine
• Exercise independent clinical judgment to develop and adjust treatment plans

Contribute to Quality & Leadership Initiatives

• Participate in committees and quality assurance activities
• Prepare and contribute to quality reports and departmental initiatives
• Collaborate with the Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) to support departmental coordination and improvement efforts

This is anhourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union). This position is located within our Heartland Behavioral Healthcare campus at 3000 Erie Street South Massillon OH 44646.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

Position Qualifications

Certificate to practice medicine issued by State Medical Board pursuant to Section 4731.14 of Revised Code & certificate of registration issued by State Medical Board pursuant to Section 4731.281 of Revised Code or limited registration with subsequent application for next available biennial medical state board examination (i.e. Federation Licensing Examination) to test for limited certificate per Section 4731.292 of Revised Code as it applies for foreign medical graduates.

Primary Job Skill: Medical
Technical Skills: Basic Medical Procedures Medical Charting Medical Records Medical Terminology
Professional Skills: Building Trust Critical Thinking Decision Making

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education coursework or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institutions website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Physician Specialist

Who we are:

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 2800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals Ohio Pharmacy Services Ohios prison systems and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus OH.

DBH Values:

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered Solution Oriented Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable Reasonable Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well get well and stay well. Join our collaborative service-oriented environment where you will be respected and valued.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued supported and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness second-chance hiring and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect both in the community and within our own team.

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Application Procedures
To be considered for this position you must apply online through this posting website (). We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications experience education and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your addition see resume is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website (). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly.

Background Check Notice
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

RuleBackground check on applicants outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Behavioral Health.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process assessment &/or interview please contact Andrew Seifert EEO/ADA Administrator at or .

All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.