Behavioral Health Physician IV; formerly Psychiatrist IV

Overview

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• 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 is recruiting for Behavioral Health Physician IVs who will serve as Associate Medical Directors and assume medical responsibility for adult and/or child and adolescent patients under their direct care and supervision in outpatient clinics. Essential duties include conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments/evaluations and mental status examinations (MSEs) of adult and/or child and adolescent patients, 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 mental health treatment planning for assigned adult and/or child and adolescent patients; providing competent psychotropic medication treatment and other psychiatric treatments to meet the needs of assigned adult and/or child and adolescent patients; supervising Behavioral Health Physicians I, II, and III in their assigned clinics; assigning and reviewing work and training staff; participating in state level committees to develop policies and advise the Medical Director and administration regarding issues with the evaluation and treatment of mental health patients;

participating in the decision-making at the clinic and regional levels, including quality improvement and quality management; performing related tasks as required. Official

Title:

Behavioral Health Physician IV. For additional details, please refer to the Behavioral Health Physician IV job description. DBH is also accepting applications for Behavioral Health Physician I, II, III, and Child Psychiatrist. 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 with serious mental illness, and individuals with substance use disorders. DBH also provides outreach/engagement, prevention, and early intervention services. DBH s core values are service, integrity, accountability, and trust. The department has eight direct service areas and five indirect service areas and a large workforce and 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. EXCELLENT BENEFITS. To review job-specific benefits, refer to Summary of Benefits and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT include Pre-Employment Process (background, fingerprinting, medical exam, drug/TB testing, U.S. citizenship or permanent residency), Work Schedule (evening and weekend shifts may be available for some assignments), and Teaching Requirement (supervision/teaching of medical learners).

San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited school of medicine is required.
• Residency:
  Completion of a residency in psychiatry approved by…