Psychiatrist, Adult or Pediatric - Bend - Deschutes County, OR

Description

Salary: $9, $12,357.68 Monthly
Location : Bend, OR
Job Type: Regular, part time, pro-rated benefits
Job Number:
Department: Health Services
Opening Date: 11/25/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: Non-Rep
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.
ABOUT THE COUNTY:
We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.
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:
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.
Key Responsibilities:

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

What You Will Bring:
Knowledge of or experience with:

• 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.

Skill in:

• 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.

To request additional information, please contact the Manager, Behavioral Health Program at
*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.
Notification to all candidates will be sent via email and/or text only. Please opt in for text messaging or check your email and your account for application status.
Review the full job description by clicking HERE.
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 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE 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.

Preferred for this position:

• 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.
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
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.
Physical Requirements: Requires sufficient ambulatory ability to drive throughout Deschutes County to different office or community locations when needed. Must have the ability to work in an office that is environmentally controlled; possess sufficient hand coordination to perform keyboarding and data entry; arm/hand movements to retrieve work materials and operate a variety of general office equipment; The position is frequently required to sit, walk, reach, stand, grasp, talk, hear, and see; may occasionally be required to stoop, bend, kneel, and may occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.
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 for information.
Excellent County benefit package when eligible.
Deschutes County offers eligible employees a comprehensive health care package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents. Coverage becomes effective the first of the month following 1 month of employment. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, Deschutes County provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.
Employer paid benefit offerings include:

• Life Insurance for employee and dependents
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
• Time Management Leave

Employee paid voluntary benefit offerings include:

• 125 Flexible Spending Program
• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance

To learn more about Deschutes County's generous benefit offerings, please visit and click on Employee Benefits or click HERE for full benefits guide.
01
This position requires graduation from a school of medicine with a degree of MD or DO (Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Psychiatry). Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

02
This position requires board certification or board eligible in psychiatry and possess licensure as a physician in the State of Oregon. Are you board certified or board eligible in psychiatry and possess licensure as a physician in the State of Oregon?

• Yes
• No

03
This position requires possession of or ability to obtain current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate by date of hire. Please check the box that indicates your current status.

• I possess a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate.
• I have the ability to obtain a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate by date of hire.
• I do not possess or have the ability to obtain a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate.

04
Deschutes County's Mental Health providers serving Medicaid members must be enrolled with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) as an Oregon Health Plan (OHP) provider. This enrollment is required to comply with federal regulations and is a prerequisite for receiving reimbursement for services provided to OHP members. 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. Therefore, Healthcare providers who choose not to participate in the Oregon Medicaid Program will not meet minimum qualifications for the position. Do you meet the requirements to be enrolled with OHA as an OHP provider?

• Yes
• No

05
Preference will be given for bilingual in English and Spanish. Do you speak and/or write in English and Spanish?

• No.
• Yes, I speak English and some Spanish.
• Yes, I speak English and Spanish fluently.
• Yes, I speak and write in English and Spanish.

06
Preference will be given for experience in a public or community mental health position. Do you possess experience in a public or community mental health position?

• Yes
• No

07
Successful candidates must have the ambulatory ability to drive throughout Deschutes County and to provide face-to-face services in a variety of settings in the community. Applicants must also be willing and able to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions. Can you meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

08
Are you able to meet the requirements of the position with or without accommodation?

• Yes
• No