Assistant Professor - Child and Adolescent Consultation Liaison/Outpatient Psychiatrist

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist for a full-time faculty position. This is a 1.0 FTE Assistant to Associate Professor appointment (12-month, fixed-term) with responsibilities split evenly between the Consultation-Liaison (CL) Service and the outpatient child psychiatry clinic. The faculty member will devote 80% of their time to direct patient care (in both inpatient consultation and outpatient settings) and 20% to supervision, teaching, and other academic responsibilities. In this role, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to children and adolescents, collaborate within an interdisciplinary team, and contribute to OHSU’s missions of clinical excellence, education, and scholarly inquiry. Research and other scholarly activities are encouraged but not required, with protected time allotted for academic pursuits. As a member of an academic medical center, the incumbent will engage in teaching and supervision of trainees and participate in departmental academic activities. The position offers a dynamic collaborative environment with opportunities to work closely with pediatricians, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and other professionals to provide holistic care. OHSU is Oregon’s only academic health center, dedicated to improving the health and quality of life for all Oregonians through excellence in health care, education, and research. We are looking for a creative, team-oriented psychiatrist who is committed to outstanding patient care, teaching, and fostering an inclusive environment in line with OHSU’s values.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited residency in General Psychiatry.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Board certified or board eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Board certification in General Psychiatry is also expected.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Oregon.
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical care of children, adolescents, and families.
• Competence in a broad range of child & adolescent psychiatric disorders and treatments.
• Ability to consult on complex medical/psychiatric cases in a hospital setting.
• Experience or training in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry is highly valued.
• Commitment to trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate care.
• Passion for teaching and mentoring the next generation of clinicians.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience teaching or supervising medical students, residents, or fellows.
• Interest in academic pursuits such as clinical research, scholarly writing, or innovative program development.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to children and adolescents.
• Devote 80% of time to direct patient care in both inpatient consultation and outpatient settings.
• Devote 20% of time to supervision, teaching, and other academic responsibilities.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team.
• Engage in teaching and supervision of trainees.
• Participate in departmental academic activities.
• Contribute to OHSU’s missions of clinical excellence, education, and scholarly inquiry.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including base salary.
• Additional compensation for approved extra service.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and paid leave.
• Support for licensure, board exam fees, and continuing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree