Job Description
Initial Posting Date:
02/28/2024
Application Deadline:
03/31/2025
Agency:
Department of Corrections
Salary Range:
$22,217 - $27,507
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Physician, Psychiatrist (Salem & Wilsonville)
Job Description:
Physician, Psychiatrist (Salem/Wilsonville)
Oregon State Penitentiary - Salem, Oregon
Coffee Creek Correctional Facility – Wilsonville, Oregon
Oregon Department of Corrections
The Oregon Department of Corrections is hiring multiple Psychiatrists. These positions are located at the Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP) in Salem but may also require work at the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville. These positions require on-site/in-person work, but hybrid schedules may be possible. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants and could be used to fill future vacancies.
About the Job – Your Role
Our psychiatrists are physician specialists responsible for psychiatric assessment and psychotropic medication management as clinically indicated to mentally ill offenders within the department. This includes coordination of care with QMHPs, nurse practitioners, and other physicians, as well as referral of offenders to programs and services as appropriate. Treatment is to be provided in a manner consistent with accepted medical practices, Oregon Department of Corrections rules, federal and state laws, state medical licensing rules, and NCCHC guidelines.
Psychiatrists operate under the clinical supervision of the Chief Psychiatrist and the administrative supervision of the institution Behavioral Health Services manager. They practice within the guidelines of the Oregon Medical Board.
Assessments
Performs psychiatric assessments through direct observation, interviews, review of prior records, laboratory and imaging results, and medical history. Gathers collateral information from prior and current providers and consults with QMHPs and other prescribers to clarify mental health diagnoses and acuity.
Treatment Services
Provides direct psychiatric services to an identified population of mentally ill offenders. Services include assessing the need for and prescribing appropriate psychotropic medication as well as management of side effects and other adverse reactions. Prescribes medications utilizing the ODOC formulary and seeks prior approval for the use of nonformulary medication. Orders and reviews appropriate laboratory and imaging studies. Schedules patient follow ups in a timely fashion and in accordance with established BHS policy.
Operates as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, seeking relevant input from team members in a proactive fashion. Seeks consultation from other prescribers and the Chief Psychiatrist as indicated.
Provides consultation services to general medical providers, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and QMHPs.
Documentation
Completes clinical documentation in a timely manner using standard SOAP format and ensures documentation is filed appropriately in the medical record. Ensures informed consent forms for all medications prescribed are completed and signed and placed in the medical record. Responds to offender communication forms and grievances according to ODOC policies and procedures. Completes Provider Service Records timely and accurately, chronicling diagnosis and acuity.
Release Planning
Helps to ensure medication continuity is achieved by monitoring release dates for patients on their caseload, coordinating with medical services personnel, and providing timely prescriptions for release medications. Completes referrals to community providers as indicated.
Other Duties
Prepares reports and testifies as an expert witness or witness of fact when appropriate. Refer patients as indicated for medical evaluation and/or treatment that is outside their scope of clinical practice. Maintain required levels of continuing medical education and documentation of same.
Minimum Qualifications
Psychiatrists shall hold a valid medical degree (M.D. or D.O.), have completed an approved psychiatric residency, be board-eligible or board-certified in general adult psychiatry, and be licensed to practice medicine without restrictions within the state of Oregon. Additionally, they shall maintain a valid individual federal DEA certification and an up to date CPR certification.
A current unrestricted license to practice medicine issued by the Oregon Medical Board and a valid individual DEA certification. Must be legally eligible to work in the US.
General Knowledge of
Information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat mental disorders, including symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties, drug interactions, and preventive health care measures.
Principles and practice of medicine.
Human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, pathology, nutrition, and pharmacology.
Human behavior and growth.
Community resources for patient referral.
Requested Skills in
Treating affective illness and distress, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use/abuse, persistent mental illness, and survivors of sexual assault.
Therapeutic treatments, use of examination instruments, and administration of medications with an emphasis on psychotropic medications.
Psychiatric assessment, including mental status examinations, laboratory tests, and other diagnostic procedures, analysis of data, and problem identification.
Developing and modifying treatment plans, including further diagnostic studies, therapy, patient education, and identification of parameters for follow-up.
Critical thinking, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Working with aggressive, abusive, or combative patients.
Communicating orally and in writing with a variety of individuals ranging from health care professionals to laypersons.
Application Information
In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.
The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
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Working Conditions
The work is conducted in adult male and/or female prisons. Offenders may become physically and verbally abusive and assaults and disturbances may occur. Training in, and knowledge of crisis intervention techniques, emergency procedures, and defensive measures is essential. Contact with offenders during treatment, consultation, or supervision may take place with the psychiatrist out of visual range of security staff. Vigilance and awareness are required to maintain a non-threatening environment to prevent aggressive or high anxiety offender behavior. May have exposure to chemicals, communicable diseases, radiation, and other hazards inherent within a health care and correctional setting.
About the Department
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities.The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.
The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.
Benefits
The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.
The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:
Family health, vision, and dental insurance
Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
Optional short and long-term disability
Term life insurance
Fully paid retirement program
Oregon Saving Growth Plan
Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
And more
About the Process – What to Expect
After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.
Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.
Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks.
A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.
A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team!
Requirements for Employment
The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.
Additional Information – Please monitor your Workday and email accounts. You may be contacted through Workday or have additional tasks to complete.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.
Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application.
Questions
If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.
Recruiter: Kelli Ketchum, Kelli.L.Ketchum@doc.oregon.gov
Reference Number: Req-155580
Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. You may lose progress on your application.
Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings, and the system may be down for several hours.
ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.
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