Psychiatrist, Adult or Pediatric (Part-time)

Deschutes County, OR • Bend, OR

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About The Position

Deschutes County is currently accepting applications for a Psychiatrist, Adult or Pediatric to join our Health Services team. This position will focus on providing out-patient services to underserved adults and/or children with a range of psychiatric diagnosis.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Possession of the required licensure to practice in the State of Oregon.
• Must have dependable transportation and be willing and able to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule when necessary, to meet client and department needs.
• Computer literacy with strong typing and computer skills required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees