Psychiatrist
Outpatient county mental health programs are seeking a psychiatrist to contract for one or
both of the following services:
Adult Outpatient: A varied, outpatient program with focus on adults with serious
mental illness. Collegial medical staff, strong nursing and case management support and
in-house pharmacy. Flexible days and hours - up to twenty hours per week. No
weekends, nights or on-call.
Psychiatric Crisis Center: A crisis center providing 24/7 availability for those
experiencing a mental health crisis. Mental health specialists provide initial evaluations;
crisis associates provide wraparound supports. Will provide assessments on a scheduled
basis and medication interventions as appropriate. Opportunities to assess individuals not
in crisis but on a consultation basis for local primary care physicians. Flexible days and
hours; no weekends, nights or on-call.
Marion County Behavioral Health is located in the beautiful Willamette Valley, forty
minutes south of Portland and an hour from mountains and ocean beaches. Requires
Oregon License, DEA registration. Contractor will perform services as an independent
contractor, not as an employee of Marion County.
Please send vitae and letter of interest to Scott Richards, Behavioral Health Division
Director, Marion County Health Department, PO Box 13309, Salem, OR 97309 or to
srichards@co.marion.or.us.