Psychiatrist Mental Health Permanent Job (Physician )

Job Type: Full-time
Department of Behavioral Health
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The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is recruiting for Behavioral Health Physician III's who function as Clinic Medical Directors* , lead physicians who 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; leading subordinate Psychiatrists in their assigned clinics or overseeing lower-level professional and paraprofessional staff, such as clinical therapists, nurse practitioners, and case managers, including assigning and reviewing work, training staff, provide feedback or assist with writing work performance evaluations, participating in the hiring process and assisting with disciplinary actions; Official Title: Behavioral Health Physician III
For additional details, please refer to the Behavioral Health Physician III job description.
DBH is also accepting applications for Behavioral Health Physician I , Behavioral Health Physician II , Behavioral Health Physician IV , and Child Psychiatrist . Please click on a job title to be redirected to the corresponding application. 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 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. Community Outpatient and Transitional Age Youth Services; Youth Collaborative and Justice Involved 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; Disaster and Safety Unit; and the Office of Compliance. Follow this link to learn more about the Department of Behavioral Health
Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting and medical exam, which may include drug and/or TB testing. Citizen or a permanent U.S. resident.
Work Schedule : Evening and weekend shifts are available for some assignments (voluntary participation).
Incumbents will be assigned to supervise/teach medical learners.
Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Graduation from an accredited school of medicine is required.
Completion of a residency in psychiatry approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education is required. A copy of the certificate of completion of residency MUST be submitted with the application.
Possession of a valid Physician and Surgeon's certificate issued by either the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California is required. A copy of the DEA certificate must be submitted with the application.
Experience: One (1) year of full-time experience working in a lead capacity as a licensed Psychiatrist within a public or private behavioral health or healthcare organization.
Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.
The ideal candidate will be certified as a Diplomate by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. (Candidates who are certified should submit a copy of their certificate with the application). Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and have experience collaborating in multidisciplinary treatment teams and developing strong relationships with community providers. Experience leading a team of Psychiatrists who work with the seriously mentally ill, eating disorders, under-served populations, and with adults, children and adolescents, and the forensic population is highly desirable.
Application Procedure: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.
Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Technical Assistance: If you require technical assistance, follow this link to or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at View phone number on click.appcast.io . Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. Professional Unit
These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Retirement benefits subject to change.
Instructions: The information on the Application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
~ Possession of a valid Physician and Surgeon's certificate issued by either the Medical Board of California or Osteopathic Medical Board of California is required. Residency in Psychiatry : Candidates who have completed an approved residency in Psychiatry must submit a copy of their certificate of completion. Candidates should scan/attach documentation to the online application in the attachments section OR fax to: View phone number on click.appcast.io, attn: Psychiatrist III. Documentation must be received within one week of the date of application.I have completed an approved residency in psychiatry and have submitted a copy of my certificate of completion.
I have not completed an approved residency in psychiatry.

Candidates should scan/attach documentation to the online application in the attachments section OR fax to: View phone number on click.appcast.io, attn: Psychiatrist III. Documentation must be received within one week of the date of application.I have a valid DEA certificate and have submitted a copy with my application.
Describe your experience as a Psychiatrist treating the seriously mentally ill and working with under-served populations.
Describe your experience as a Psychiatrist collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Describe your experience teaching residents and/or medical students. -OR- Describe your experience working in a behavioral health specialty clinic (e.g., outpatient forensics, correctional mental health services, Clozaril, diversion, quality improvement, or informatics).
Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.
We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
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