Behavioral Health Physician II (formerly Psychiatrist II)

The Job

Our doctors work a 4/10 schedule! Telework available up to 64 hours per pay period!

Be an agent of change and make a difference in delivering health and wellness to millions of residents.

Join a team that is passionate about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference throughout San Bernardino County.

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 (DBH) is recruiting for Behavioral Health Physicians II who function as Attending General Psychiatrists* who assume medical responsibility for adult and/or child and adolescent patients under their direct care and supervision in outpatient clinics. Incumbents may also be assigned to supervise/teach residents and medical students or to work in specialty areas, such as outpatient forensics, correctional mental health services, Clozaril, diversion, quality improvement, or informatics. Essential duties include conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments/evaluations and mental status examinations (MSEs) of adult 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 patients; providing competent psychotropic medication treatment and other psychiatric treatments to meet the needs of assigned patients; and performing related tasks as required.

*Official Title: Behavioral Health Physician II For additional details, please refer to the Behavioral Health Physician II job description.

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 who are experiencing a serious and persistent mental illness, and individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders. DBH also provides an array of outreach/engagement, prevention, and early intervention services. DBH's core values are service, integrity, accountability, and trust. DBH is a unique County Department comprised of eight (8) direct service areas: Community Outpatient and Transitional Age Youth Services; Youth Collaborative and Justice Involved Services; Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services; 24 Hour and Specialty Services; Adult Justice Involved and Diversion Services; Medical Services; Community Engagement and Equity Services; Office of Patients' Rights and five (5) indirect service areas: Administrative and Fiscal Services; Public Relations and Outreach Services; Program Support Services; Disaster and Safety Unit; and the Office of Compliance. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1500 positions and an approximate $800 million-dollar annual budget.