Chief of Psychiatry

State of Oregon

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Chief of Psychiatry The primary purpose of this position is to provide top-tier executive leadership and direction for the Psychiatry Department. This role oversees psychiatric services across both campuses, ensures the delivery of high-quality clinical care, and participates actively in executive-level decision-making on sensitive and mission-critical issues. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative clinical leader who excels in communication, demonstrates sound judgment, and consistently delivers follow-through in a complex, high-stakes environment. What you will do! In this executive leadership role, you will serve as the Chief of Psychiatry for Oregon State Hospital (OSH), providing strategic direction, clinical oversight, and administrative leadership for all psychiatry services. Your work will directly advance OSH’s mission to deliver therapeutic, evidence-based, patient-centered care. Clinical Leadership You will oversee all psychiatric services, ensuring trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and regulatory-compliant care. You will set clinical standards, support coordinated interdisciplinary treatment, and maintain continuity-of-care practices. You will also evaluate admission referrals, provide expert consultation for complex cases, and maintain clinical privileges through direct patient care. Administrative Leadership You will lead and support Supervising Psychiatrists and clinical teams, manage recruitment and onboarding, and promote a high-performing, diverse workforce. Responsibilities include participating in executive committees, supporting training programs, collaborating on electronic health record improvements, and maintaining strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. You will foster equitable decision-making, address issues promptly, and engage staff in continuous improvement. Fiscal Management You will oversee the Psychiatry Department’s budget, monitor expenditures, forecast resource needs, and partner with the hospital CFO on financial planning and contract management. You will identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen overall financial performance. For a full review of the position description, please Click Here If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

Requirements

• Unencumbered license to practice medicine in the State of Oregon, or the ability to obtain one by the time of appointment.
• Board Certification in Psychiatry by the (ABPN), or the ability to obtain certification within required timelines.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a clinical, hospital, or behavioral health setting, including oversight of multidisciplinary teams, clinical operations, or program administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all psychiatric services, ensuring trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and regulatory-compliant care.
• Set clinical standards, support coordinated interdisciplinary treatment, and maintain continuity-of-care practices.
• Evaluate admission referrals, provide expert consultation for complex cases, and maintain clinical privileges through direct patient care.
• Lead and support Supervising Psychiatrists and clinical teams, manage recruitment and onboarding, and promote a high-performing, diverse workforce.
• Participate in executive committees, supporting training programs, collaborating on electronic health record improvements, and maintaining strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Foster equitable decision-making, address issues promptly, and engage staff in continuous improvement.
• Oversee the Psychiatry Department’s budget, monitor expenditures, forecast resource needs, and partner with the hospital CFO on financial planning and contract management.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen overall financial performance.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 10 hours per month.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees