Part-Time Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist - Adult

Mental Health Department (Classification 776) Non-Union Part-Time (30 hours/week) position

This position is open until filled. First review of applications will be on April 20, 2026. Any applications received after April 20 will be reviewed and considered as needed, and this posting may close at any time after that date. Linn County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

This is a part-time position performing outpatient psychiatric services for adults with a variety of developmental, behavioral, addiction and mental health issues.

Job Summary

Provide psychiatric assessments with differential diagnoses, ability to prescribe and supervise medication management clients, and collaborate with the treatment team for treatment interventions. Provide psychiatric consultation to local physicians and develop working relationships to easily transition clients back to PCP care. Review and approve client treatment plans. Formal clinical supervision, to include psychiatric residents, as assigned by the Program Manager. Supervision of Psychiatric Nurses and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners will be performed through the use of standing orders. Assign responsibilities, provide direction, advise and consult on problems and interpretations of laws and regulations; participate in the selection of new personnel and assign duties, and provide training. Essential functions include:

• Perform psychiatric evaluations including a differential diagnosis.
• Collaborate in the development of individual habilitation and/or treatment plans.
• Perform "physician sign-off" on individual habilitation and/or treatment plans when such plans adequately address the needs of the client.
• Prescribe psychiatric medications and collaborate with case management and nursing staff to facilitate appropriate medication monitoring.
• Provide psychiatric consultation and medical supervision.
• Provide psychiatric consultation to allied community agencies with an emphasis on the primary care physician.
• Perform court appointed examinations for civil commitments hearings.

Knowledge, skill and ability: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of community and hospital psychiatry. Considerable knowledge of community mental health principles and practices including a wide range of treatment modalities and assessment techniques. Reasonable knowledge of psychological and personality testing and their application to the diagnosis and treatment of mentally ill persons. Advanced professional level skills in psychotherapy, medication management and differential diagnosis. Advanced ability to deal therapeutically with persons who have mental or emotional disturbances, and other development disabilities, and/or alcohol and drug abuse problems. To quickly develop therapeutic relationships even with resistant clients and their families. Ability to conduct thorough, in-depth interviews, assessments, evaluations and to effectively interpret the information in the formulation of diagnosis and a treatment plan. Considerable ability to provide leadership in fostering coordination and consistency among medical, psychological and psychosocial approaches to client care.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience, education and training: Medical degree plus successful completion of a residency program in psychiatry. Board certification in psychiatry is desirable although not required. Professional experience with diverse clinical populations is preferred. Must be able to pass a criminal history check and possess or obtain a valid Oregon driver's license with an acceptable driving record that meets the County's requirements.

Special Requirements

Visa sponsorship Linn County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

Linn County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Linn County employees say their benefits play a large role in what makes the County such a great place to work. We offer competitive benefit plans.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Family plans are less than $15 per month
• Vacation and Floating Days
• Paid Holiday Time 10.5 paid holidays
• Sick & Bereavement Time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• County Paid Life and Long Term Disability Benefits
• Longevity Incentive
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Fully Paid by County

For a full list of our benefits, please visit our Benefits webpage: Benefit Summary