Sheriff's Behavioral Health Physician III*

Official Title Behavioral Health Physician III Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments/evaluations and mental status examinations (MSEs) of adults. Provide diagnoses according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) approved by the American Psychiatric Association. Develop and implement individualized mental health treatment plans for assigned adult patients. Provide competent psychotropic medication treatment and other psychiatric treatments. Lead subordinate physicians and oversee lower-level professional and paraprofessional staff (clinical therapists, nurse practitioners, case managers); assign, review, train, and provide feedback. Assist with writing work performance evaluations and participating in the hiring process. Perform related tasks as required to support the Behavioral Health Services Program in adult correctional facilities. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of medicine is required. Completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education approved residency is required; certificate of completion must be submitted. Valid Physician and Surgeon's certificate issued by the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California. Valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate. One (1) year of full‑time equivalent experience in a licensed physician lead capacity within a public or private behavioral health or human services organization; OR three (3) years of full‑time equivalent post‑residency experience providing psychiatric services to an incarcerated population. Bruce: Ability to speak and apply for positions requiring bilingual skills (American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Vietnamese) is strongly encouraged; additional compensation may be provided. Preferred: Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Benefits See summary of benefits and memorandum of understanding for job‑specific benefits. Conditions of Employment Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a credit check, medical exam (including drug and/or TB testing), and must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Must have a clean felony record and pass a fingerprint and polygraph background investigation. Shift: Available for various 10‑ or 12‑hour shifts. Travel throughout the county; valid California Class C driver license and automobile liability insurance required. San Bernardino County does not consider candidates requiring visa sponsorship. Application Procedure Applications are evaluated competitively; provide detailed descriptions of qualifying experience only. The recruitment may close at any time; no resumes or attachments will be reviewed for the competitive evaluation. Technical Assistance For help with the application, see the Government Jobs online application guide or call the Toll‑Free Applicant Support line at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Equal Employment Opportunity San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities Act compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation Submit a 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. Refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy for instructions. #J-18808-Ljbffr San Bernardino County