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County of San Bernardino, CA

Behavioral Health Physician III (formerly Psychiatrist III)

County of San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino, California, United States, 92409

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Salary :

$354,640.00 - $410,384.00 Annually Location :

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA Job Type:

Full-time Job Number:

25-19669-01 Department:

Department of Behavioral Health Opening Date:

12/18/2024 Closing Date:

Continuous

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Be an agent of change and make a difference in delivering health and wellness to millions of residents. Join a team that is passionate about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference throughout San Bernardino County. The

Department of Behavioral Health

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; performing related tasks as required. *Official Title:

Behavioral Health Physician III For additional details, please refer to the

Behavioral Health Physician III

job description. 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. DBH's core values are

service ,

integrity ,

accountability , and

trust .

DBH is a unique County Department comprised of eight (8) direct service areas: Community Outpatient and Transitional Age Youth Services; Youth Collaborative and Justice Involved Services; Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services; 24 Hour and Specialty 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; Program Support Services; Disaster and Safety Unit; and the Office of Compliance. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1000 positions and an approximate $700 million-dollar annual budget.

DBH is also accepting applications for

Behavioral Health Physician I ,

Behavioral Health Physician II , and

Child Psychiatrist . Please click on a job title to be redirected to the corresponding application. Each position requires its own application. Follow this link

to learn more about the Department of Behavioral Health

Follow this link

to learn more about San Bernardino County The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the Department. HEALTH BENEFITS

PAID TIME OFF

RETIREMENT PERKS - Medical & Dental: Family Coverage - Vision: Zero Cost for Employee Coverage - Premium Subsidies: Offset health costs - Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - DCAP Account - Short & Long Term Disability- Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with Cash-Out Options* - 11 Days Accruable Sick Leave - 15 Paid Holidays - Perfect Attendance Leave: Up to 16 Hours - Flexible Work Schedules (in some departments)

- Retirement Reciprocity (depending upon position assignment) - Generous Pension - 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan - Retirement Medical Trust Fund - 529 Savings Plan COUNTY PERKS - Annual Tuition Reimbursements - Employee Discounts - Commuter Services - Wellness Program - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) To learn more, please refer to the Summary of Traditional Benefits - Professional Unit

Modified Benefits Option (MBO): Learn more about MBO and how to increase your base pay! Cal Health Cares

Loan Repayment Program - Up to $300,000 loan repayment

for five (5) years of service. Steven M. Thompson Physician Corps

Loan Repayment Program - Up to $105,000 loan repayment

for three (3) years of service. National Health Service Corps (NHSC)

Loan Repayment Program - Up to $75,000 loan repayment

for two (2) years of service or may be able to completely pay off student loans with continued service. (Must work in an NHSC approved site) 5% differential pay

for

ABPN Board Certification CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Work Schedule : Evening and weekend shifts are available for some assignments (voluntary participation). Completion of Residency:

Official job offers cannot be made until candidate has verified completion of residency. Teaching Requirement:

Incumbents will be assigned to supervise/teach medical learners. Background Check

:

An extensive background check will include a credit check, fingerprint/DOJ LiveScan, and DMV check. Must be a U.S. Citizen or be a permanent U.S. resident. Medical exam will also include drug and TB test.

Minimum Requirements Candidates must meet all of the following requirements:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited school of medicine is required. Residency:

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. License:

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. Applicants MUST indicate number and expiration date on the Supplemental Questionnaire to be considered. Certification:

Possession of a valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate 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. Sponsorship:

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.

Desired Qualifications 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.

Selection Process Application Procedure: There will be a

competitive evaluation

of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include

detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience,

as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. 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. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements. Technical Assistance:

If you require technical assistance, follow this link to or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at

(855) 524-5627 . 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, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the For more important details, Professional Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at

*Retirement benefits subject to change. 01

Instructions:

The information on the Application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Detailed responses should be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered (do not refer to a resume). Each response must include the name(s) of your employer(s) and dates of employment where you performed the duty, the title of your position(s), and the percentage of time performing the function (the latter if applicable). Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

I have read and understand the above statement.

02

License : 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. List your license number and expiration date below. 03

Residency in Psychiatry : Candidates who have completed an approved residency in Psychiatry must submit a copy of their certificate of completion. Candidates within six months of completion are required to submit a letter of verification. Candidates should scan/attach documentation to the online application in the attachments section OR fax to: (909) 383-2394, attn: Psychiatrist III. Documentation must be received within one week of the date of application.Select the statement below which applies.

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.

04

DEA Certificate : Candidates must provide a copy of a valid Drug Enforcement Administration certificate. Candidates should scan/attach documentation to the online application in the attachments section OR fax to: (909) 383-2394, attn: Psychiatrist III. Documentation must be received within one week of the date of application.Select the statement below which applies.

I have a valid DEA certificate and have submitted a copy with my application. I do not have a valid DEA certificate.

05

Describe your experience as a Psychiatrist treating the seriously mentally ill and working with under-served populations. 06

Describe your experience as a Psychiatrist collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. 07

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). Include employer, dates of employment, and number/title of staff for which you were responsible for teaching (if applicable). 08

Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email:

As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.

Each applicant needs their own email address. 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. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

09 **ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**

We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.

For your convenience, a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail is available in the attached PDF. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

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. All notifications will appear there.

I understand 10

Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete:

Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.

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. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. 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.

I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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