Psychiatrist, Adult or Pediatric (Part-time)

Summary

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
Deschutes County Health Services supports over 400 staff in Behavioral and Public Health programs working to promote and protect the health and safety of the community in a broad variety of community-based settings.

Deschutes County Behavioral Health (DCBH) is the Community Mental Health Program providing safety net and core clinical services for community members in Deschutes County dealing with mental health and substance use conditions. DCBH is also a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). As such, DCBH relies on multi-disciplinary teams to provide innovative, evidence-based, recovery-oriented services in behavioral healthcare settings co-located with physical health providers.

To hear from staff about working at Deschutes County Behavioral Health, please click HERE.

Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.

We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.

ABOUT THE JOB:

• Services will include a full range of comprehensive psychiatric assessments, medication management, consultation, and clinical leadership within department multidisciplinary teams.

• Psychiatric principles and practices, laws, rules and regulations governing the provision of care to patients in the State of Oregon.
• Processes, procedures and theories of clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of behavioral health clients.
• Principles, practices and theories of clinical education of patients in the areas of psychiatric care.
• Providing licensed medical services in accordance with Oregon Administrative Rules.

• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Working with computer applications related to work.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, community partners and other social or medical agencies at all times.
• Dealing with sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality of privileged information, as well as complying with all privacy and security regulations.
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Responding calmly and professionally in crisis, stressful, and emergency situations.

• This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.

Compensation

$9,221.50 to $12,357.68 per month for an 86.34 hour work month (20 hours per week). Excellent pro-rated County benefit package when eligible. This position is available immediately.

BENEFITS:

Effective January 1, 2026: Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $100 per month for employee only or $121 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE (Download PDF reader) for full benefit details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from a school of medicine with a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Psychiatry degree.
• Must be board certified or board eligible in psychiatry and have a physician license in the State of Oregon.
• Requires a current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate by date of hire.

• Experience in a public or community mental health position.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Necessary Special Requirements

Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.

Candidates must not be excluded (or Opt-out) from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).

All clinicians providing Mental Health services must be eligible to be enrolled in Oregon Medicaid as a MH Provider within the first 30 days for hire.

Deschutes County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build an inclusive environment that encourages, supports, and represents the diverse voices and needs of our communities. All are encouraged to apply - we welcome diverse perspectives and experiences.

If you are a veteran and would like to apply for Veterans' Preference, please click HERE for information.