The Clinical Psychiatrist provides professional, comprehensive psychiatric services to a diverse population of patients in a community-based behavioral healthcare clinic setting. The Clinical Psychiatrist diagnoses and treats a wide variety of health problems and provides consultation on emotional, behavioral, psychological state which may impact mental health, substance use disorder, and intellectual/developmental disabilities of patients. This position works independently and in collaboration with others to provide patient care.

Responsibilities: The following list represents the essential responsibilities (functions) of the position. It does not, however, represent all of the duties the position may be asked to perform.

· Determine, establish and administer overall treatment programs for patients as part of an integrated team – this may include family planning, pediatrics and general adult care. Medically evaluate patients; determine diagnosis; provide clinical and medication management as indicated.

· Complete psychiatric assessments and diagnoses.

· Coordinate care with community based resources and providers.

· Meet minimum patient care productivity requirements as may be set by the Agency to meet requirements of outside funding and/or reimbursement sources.

· Determine clinical need for medication; prescribe medication as part of treatment program; monitor efficacy; adjust, modify and discontinue medication as indicated.

· Review and Maintain timely patient records, progress notes, and other required documentation.

· Coordinate and exchange information with other health care providers to optimize patient care; participate in regular patient staffing discussions; serve as a primary member of treatment team.

· Participate in team and agency meetings as scheduled. Regularly attend to email and voice mail messages in a timely manner to maintain effective communications. Attend local, regional, and/or state meetings as requested by supervisor.

· Coordinate with healthcare professionals when hospitalization is required.

· Regular and reliable attendance; timely and professional communication; confidentiality.

Education

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position’s essential responsibilities is qualifying. This might typically include:

· Graduation from an accredited school of medicine with completion of an approved psychiatric residency.

· Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in Oregon through the Oregon Medical Board, including unrestricted DEA registration.

· Minimums of three years’ experience in a psychiatric or community behavioral health setting is desired.

· Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 407-007-0200 to 407-007-0370.

· Must possess a valid Oregon or Washington Driver’s license, maintain an acceptable driving record, and be insurable for Agency travel between clinic/treatment locations, meetings and/or trainings. A proven, reliable alternate mode of transportation may be acceptable.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of psychiatry, integrated behavioral health care, preventative and clinical medicine, and surgery;
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of pharmacology;
• Knowledge of Federal and State health statutes, regulations and ordinances;
• Knowledge of medical and nursing care standards;
• Knowledge of preventative medicine and sanitation;
• Knowledge of medical records documentation and charting formats;
• Knowledge of medical ethics and liability.

Skill:

• Skill in the use of standard office software including word processing and spreadsheet applications; skill in keyboarding.

Ability:

• Ability to understand and effectively apply the concepts and practices of a trauma-informed philosophy in performing the work.
• Ability to work within strong professional ethics and rules of confidentiality to provide effective medical services to patients.
• Ability to appropriately diagnose, treat s in a culturally sensitive manner for underserved populations;
• Ability to effectively and independently organize and execute work, and use initiative and judgment in performing diagnostic and treatment services;
• Ability to write and maintain timely and cogent progress notes, plans, reports and other professional documents; ability to maintain a strong service orientation;
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious work relationships with co-workers at all levels of the organization, consultants, contractors, community partners, and patients.

Salary negotiable based on experience

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• The Dalles, OR 97058: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

Experience:

• psychiatric: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Medical License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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