Psychiatrist - Portland: R-14454

Clinical Psychiatrist

On-Call, and Full-time/ Part-Time position in Portland, OR

At Corrections Health, we provide medically needed health care to adults and youth in custody at County Jails and Juvenile Detention Facility. As the CH Psychiatrist you will provide psychiatric services to patients in custody. This position works with the CH Medical Director and CH Director to develop and implement strategic planning, evaluate goals, objectives, priorities and activities for the behavioral health program.

Full and Part Time roles are onsite, and schedule can be tailored to meet your needs. Facilities are 24/7.

There is a special connection and feeling that comes from helping those in need, whether it's a few hours a week, a month, or a day - we would love to connect you to humanitarian opportunities right here where we live.

Other duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Clinical Care-

Treat adults in custody with mild to severe and persistent mental health illness and disorders. -

Prescribe and dispense medications; initiate and/or continue medical regimens.-

Refer clients to other professionals and agencies within and outside of the Corrections Health System when appropriate. -

Designs client-specific treatment plans including prescribing psychotropic/antipsychotic medications, behavioral intervention, and scheduled reevaluation of client care and medications. -

Respond to in jail emergency situations in the clinic or housing and develop plans of care. -

Provide off-hours consultation by telephone to triage teams as needed.-

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team with medical, mental health and corrections staff-

Consultation: Provide expert guidance and leadership on clinical psychiatric and medical issues to clinical staff and supervisors, including meeting with patients to assess clinical needs..-

Analyze and review federal, state and local laws, regulations, policies and procedures in order to ensure compliance and conduct analysis on best practices.-

Provide consultation on medication evaluation and management of clients as needed by prescribing medications on consultation with Corrections Health physicians. -

Coordinates with medical health staff to appropriately integrate client care. -

Participates in committees, either internal or external, to represent Corrections Health and the county, as needed. -

May provide training, direction to others, and participate in peer reviews, as needed.-

Documentation: Complete patient documentation and manage electronic in-basket according to established policies and procedures. -

Gather and maintain detailed patient information and records including social and medical history collected from clients and other Corrections Health medical and behavioral health staff.

To Qualify:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:

Education/Training/Experience: -

Graduation from an accredited school of Medicine AND -

One (1) year residency as they relate to the assignment is required.

Certification:-

Board Certification in Psychiatry from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology -

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid license to practice medicine in the State of Oregon and ability to obtain credentialing approval.-

DEA License-

CPR Certification

Other-

Must be able to pass a County Sheriff's Office Background Check.-

This position requires a background investigation, which may include being fingerprinted. Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation.-

• Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.-

Experience working in a correctional facility-

Demonstrated experience working with a diverse and underserved population-

Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military), or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

Salary RangeSalary Range noted here includes the Facilities 5% hourly premium: $9,708.35 - $12,770.26 Semimonthly $233,000.40- $306,486.24 Annually $106-$140 per hour

As a newly hired Psychiatrist you will receive RETENTION BONUSES FOR 3 YEARS!

As a newly hired Psychiatrist you will receive:

$20,000 retention incentive after (1) one year of continuous regular employment.

$20,000 retention incentive after (2) two years of continuous regular employment.

All retention incentive bonuses are based on FTE (0.8 FTE and higher will not be prorated) . This retention incentive is taxable, and all regular payroll taxes will be withheld.

Benefits: -

Student Loan Program

Department:

Health Department

Job Type:

Regular Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)