Physician Specialist Retention & Recruitment Supplement - PN

Physician Specialist – Full Time

Department:
Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH)

Location:

Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare – 100 Hospital Drive, Athens, Ohio 45701

Schedule:

Full‑time day shift/variable
Union: SEIU/1199 (Ohio Health Care)

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health is the state’s provider of comprehensive behavioral health services. With over 2,800 employees, DBH operates inpatient hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, state prison health programs, and a statewide central office. DBH is committed to recovery‑focused, person‑centered care for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

• Deliver recovery‑focused medical care in a collaborative setting, including performing patient admissions, preliminary evaluations, and emergency medical services.
• Consult with physicians, nurses, psychiatrists, physical therapists, social workers, and other professionals to determine specialized treatment plans and appropriate medical interventions.
• Document patient encounters, write medical evaluations, complete admission and discharge records, interpret laboratory reports, and issue orders and instructions to nursing staff.
• Participate in quality‑assurance activities, attend committees, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Cover on‑call shifts as required and support the unit during staffing changes.

Hourly wage in the state‑adjusted pay range P2, with the potential for a step‑up after six months of satisfactory performance and annual raises thereafter. The position is supported by a generous recruitment and retention supplement. Additional benefits include:

• Flexible weekday schedule.
• Collegial work environment with ongoing education and exposure to complex clinical scenarios.
• Physician loan repayment program up to $30,000 per year.
• Health benefits trade‑off monthly lump‑sum supplement.
• Free malpractice insurance (subject to policy limits).
• Comprehensive state health coverage, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including public service loan forgiveness.
• Public retirement plan benefits and optional deferred compensation.

Certificate to practice medicine issued by the State Medical Board in accordance with Ohio Revised Code §§4731.14 and , or a limited registration with subsequent application for the next available biennial medical state board examination. Foreign medical graduates must obtain a limited certificate by passing the Federation Licensing Examination (Section ).

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against criteria including qualifications, experience, education, an active disciplinary record, and work record.

Submit an online application through the Ohio careers portal (careers.ohio.gov). The final candidate will undergo a criminal background check and, for safety‑sensitive positions, a pre‑appointment urinalysis. All supplemental questions must be answered fully with supporting evidence from the work experience/education sections of your application.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and commits to providing access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. Qualified applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation for the application, assessment, interview, or hiring process may contact Andrew Seifert, EEO/ADA Administrator (andrew.seiferto.gov or 614‑466‑8884).

Ohio is a drug‑free workplace. The position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39).