What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Psychiatrist position at Linn County Department of Health Services?
Psychiatrist - Adult
Mental Health Department (Classification 776)
Non-Union Part-Time (30 hours/week) position
This is a part-time position performing outpatient psychiatric services for adults with a variety of developmental, behavioral, addiction and mental health issues.Provide psychiatric assessments with differential diagnoses, ability to prescribe and supervise medication management clients, and collaborate with the treatment team for treatment interventions. Provide psychiatric consultation to local physicians and develop working relationships to easily transition clients back to PCP care. Review and approve client treatment plans. Formal clinical supervision, to include psychiatric residents, as assigned by the Program Manager. Supervision of Psychiatric Nurses and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners will be performed through the use of standing orders. Assign responsibilities, provide direction, advise and consult on problems and interpretations of laws and regulations; participate in the selection of new personnel and assign duties, and provide training,
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: A person employed in this classification must possess the capability to perform the following duties to be considered for this position. The duties are essential functions requiring the critical skills and expertise needed to meet job objectives. Additional specific details of these essential functions may be provided by the specific office or department job announcement, if applicable.
1. Perform psychiatric evaluations including a differential diagnosis.
2. As a full team member, collaborate in the development of individual habilitation and/or treatment plans.
3. Perform "physician sign-off" on individual habilitation and/or treatment plans when such plans adequately address the needs of the client.
4. Prescribe psychiatric medications and collaborate with case management and nursing staff to facilitate appropriate medication monitoring.
5. Provide psychiatric consultation and medical supervision.
6. Provide psychiatric consultation to allied community agencies with an emphasis on the primary care physician.
7. Perform court appointed examinations for civil commitments hearings.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of community and hospital psychiatry. Considerable knowledge of community mental health principles and practices including a wide range of treatment modalities and assessment techniques. Reasonable knowledge of psychological and personality testing and their application to the diagnosis and treatment of mentally ill persons. Advanced professional level skills in psychotherapy, medication management and differential diagnosis. Advanced ability to deal therapeutically with persons who have mental or emotional disturbances, and other development disabilities, and/or alcohol and drug abuse problems. To quickly develop therapeutic relationships even with resistant clients and their families. Ability to conduct thorough, in-depth interviews, assessments, evaluations and to effectively interpret the information in the formulation of diagnosis and a treatment plan. Considerable ability to provide leadership in fostering coordination and consistency among medical, psychological and psychosocial approaches to client care.
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
• Medical degree plus successful completion of a residency program in psychiatry
• Board certification in psychiatry is desirable although not required
• Professional experience with diverse clinical populations is preferred
• Must be able to pass a criminal history check and possess or obtain a valid Oregon driver's license with an acceptable driving record that meets the County's requirements.VISA SPONSORSHIP
Linn County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.
Mental Health Department (Classification 776)
Non-Union Part-Time (30 hours/week) position
This position is open until filled.
First review of applications will be on April 20, 2026. Any applications received after April 20 will be reviewed and considered as needed, and this posting may close at any time after that date.
Linn County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.
This is a part-time position performing outpatient psychiatric services for adults with a variety of developmental, behavioral, addiction and mental health issues.Provide psychiatric assessments with differential diagnoses, ability to prescribe and supervise medication management clients, and collaborate with the treatment team for treatment interventions. Provide psychiatric consultation to local physicians and develop working relationships to easily transition clients back to PCP care. Review and approve client treatment plans. Formal clinical supervision, to include psychiatric residents, as assigned by the Program Manager. Supervision of Psychiatric Nurses and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners will be performed through the use of standing orders. Assign responsibilities, provide direction, advise and consult on problems and interpretations of laws and regulations; participate in the selection of new personnel and assign duties, and provide training,
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: A person employed in this classification must possess the capability to perform the following duties to be considered for this position. The duties are essential functions requiring the critical skills and expertise needed to meet job objectives. Additional specific details of these essential functions may be provided by the specific office or department job announcement, if applicable.
1. Perform psychiatric evaluations including a differential diagnosis.
2. As a full team member, collaborate in the development of individual habilitation and/or treatment plans.
3. Perform "physician sign-off" on individual habilitation and/or treatment plans when such plans adequately address the needs of the client.
4. Prescribe psychiatric medications and collaborate with case management and nursing staff to facilitate appropriate medication monitoring.
5. Provide psychiatric consultation and medical supervision.
6. Provide psychiatric consultation to allied community agencies with an emphasis on the primary care physician.
7. Perform court appointed examinations for civil commitments hearings.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of community and hospital psychiatry. Considerable knowledge of community mental health principles and practices including a wide range of treatment modalities and assessment techniques. Reasonable knowledge of psychological and personality testing and their application to the diagnosis and treatment of mentally ill persons. Advanced professional level skills in psychotherapy, medication management and differential diagnosis. Advanced ability to deal therapeutically with persons who have mental or emotional disturbances, and other development disabilities, and/or alcohol and drug abuse problems. To quickly develop therapeutic relationships even with resistant clients and their families. Ability to conduct thorough, in-depth interviews, assessments, evaluations and to effectively interpret the information in the formulation of diagnosis and a treatment plan. Considerable ability to provide leadership in fostering coordination and consistency among medical, psychological and psychosocial approaches to client care.
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
• Medical degree plus successful completion of a residency program in psychiatry
• Board certification in psychiatry is desirable although not required
• Professional experience with diverse clinical populations is preferred
• Must be able to pass a criminal history check and possess or obtain a valid Oregon driver's license with an acceptable driving record that meets the County's requirements.
Linn County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.
Salary : $18,464 - $23,480