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| Post Code: D705 |
| Announcement Number: ES291070 |
| Classification Number: Z7514 |
| Open: 09/01/2006 |
| Revised: 05/1/2009 (Close Date) |
| Close: 12/27/2009 |
| Location: Ontario, Salem |
| Availability: Full Time |
CORRECTIONS PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST |
(Psychiatrist)
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$12,332.00 - $17,338.00 MONTHLY
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GENERAL INFORMATION
These employment opportunities are with the Oregon Department of Corrections' Behavioral and Health Services. There are current vacancies in Salem at the Oregon State Penitentiary and in Ontario at the Snake River Correctional Institution.
Applicants will be subject to a Computerized Criminal History and Motor Vehicles Division check as well as a thorough background investigation. Adverse background information may be grounds for disqualification.
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TO QUALIFY
You must possess, or have the ability to obtain:
- a Board Certification as a Psychiatrist; and
- a Physician's license issued by the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners at the time of appointment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
These positions provide psychiatric assessment and treatment of inmates in a maximum, medium and/or minimum security institution. This includes coordination of care with Mental Health Specialists, Nurse Practitioners, and other Physicians. Treatment is to be provided in a manner consistent with best medical practices, the Oregon Department of Corrections rules, federal and state laws, state medical licensing rules, and interagency agreements. Major duties:
- review admissions, perform psychiatric and medical evaluations, and provide psychiatric treatment to residents on assigned units;
- assess client needs; review, implement, and update plans of treatment;
- serve as member of the treatment team;
- provide consultation services to contract psychiatrists and to psychiatric nurse practitioners;
- contribute to written policies and procedures, including standards of care;
- consult about the overall treatment programs of Behavioral and Health Services;
- meet and consult with families of residents, interested agencies, and the public at large as the need arises in the course of resident care and treatment; and
- prepare reports and testify as an expert witness, when needed.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- will be expected to share the mission, vision, and core values of the department;
- require being a role-model of pro-social behavior and having an attitude that conveys dignity and respect in the treatment of others;
- must be able to acknowledge that everyone is capable of positive change;
- work in close contact with inmates in an institutional setting;
- may be exposed to chemicals, radiation, communicable disease, or other hazards inherent in a health care facility and correctional setting; and
- are responsible for the provision of 24 hour on-call physician back-up to the institution in coordination with other Department physicians and medical decisions that affect institution security.
You must have a valid driver's license and good driving record or an acceptable alternate means of transportation.
TO APPLY
Please submit a resume', a letter of interest, and if possible, a copy of your Physician license. For questions, please feel free to call our toll free number at (877) 888-5234, ext. 41056. For more information about careers with the Oregon Department of Corrections visit www.odocjobs.com
 VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS
Preference points are awarded to eligible veterans seeking employment with the Oregon Department of Corrections. Veterans must provide appropriate documentation to qualify for these additional preference points and must submit the documentation with each application. If there are modifications made to the DD214, then it must be accompanied by a DD15. Only DD214 Member Copy 4, Service Copy 2 and Service Copy 3 are accepted to verify character of service. Other copies will not be accepted and points will not be awarded.
Required documentation must include:
- a copy of the DD214/215 for the five (5) point preference; OR
- a copy of the DD214/215 and a public employment preference letter from the United States Department of Veterans’ Affairs for the ten (10) point preference.
Note:
The following codes designate institutions within the ODOC. To be considered for a position with ODOC, you must indicate at least one of the following geographical codes:
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Geographic Availability Codes
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Location |
Department of Corrections Institutions
With Institution Web Site Links |
| 03K |
Wilsonville |
Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF) |
| 23D |
Ontario |
Snake River Correctional Institution (SRCI) |
| 24M |
Salem |
Administration Facilities - Dome, Brentwood, Health Services |
| Mill Creek Correctional Facility (MCCF) |
| Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP) |
| Oregon State Penitentiary - Minimum (OSPM) |
| Oregon State Correctional Institution (OSCI) |
| Santiam Correctional Institution (SCI) |
| 26C |
Portland |
Columbia River Correctional Institution (CRCI) |
| 30H |
Pendleton |
Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (EOCI) |
| 30K |
Umatilla |
Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) |
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SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:
Department of Corrections
ATTN: Rhonda Crawford, Recruitment Analyst
1793 13th Street SE, Suite 1
Salem, Oregon 97302-2599
FAX: (503) 378-5449 or e-mail medicaljobs
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Notice of results will be sent by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of the results. Your request must be received within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional information cannot be accepted. However, if the recruitment is still open, you may submit a new application, which must be received in our office by the close date.
Submit only the required materials. Reference letters should be kept for interviews. The Dept. of Corrections cannot be responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of transmitting by FAX or which may be lost through the mail. If you fax your application, please forward a hard copy by mail.
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KEEP A COPY OF YOUR APPLICATION FOR THE JOB INTERVIEW.
COPIES ARE NOT PROVIDED.
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