Assistant or Associate Professor / Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

The full-time annual base salary range for this position at the Assistant Professor rank is: $278,250 to $292,480; Associate Professor rank is: $295,304 to $310,405; commensurate with experience and rank. Base pay does not include incentive pay, hiring bonuses, or additional benefits such as retirement contributions.

 

 

• →Outpatient Clinical Psychiatry: Provide outpatient evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for children and adolescents with a variety of mental health conditions, many with complex medical, developmental and psychiatric conditions. Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, formulate treatment plans, and provide ongoing medication management and psychotherapy interventions (as appropriate) for youth and families in the clinic. Collaborate with primary care providers, therapists, and school personnel as needed to coordinate care. Maintain timely and thorough documentation in the electronic health record. Duties include supervision of psychiatry residents and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellows in the outpatient clinic, overseeing their clinical care and providing teaching and mentorship during their rotation.
• →Teaching and Supervision: Dedicate a portion of time to educational and supervisory activities. This includes direct supervision of child psychiatry fellows, general psychiatry residents, medical students, and other trainees in the outpatient clinic. Facilitate a supportive learning environment by teaching clinical skills, reviewing cases, and providing constructive feedback. Participate in didactic teaching, such as presenting lectures or seminars in the Department of Psychiatry or for interdisciplinary audiences. Serve as a role model in professionalism, compassionate care, and evidence-based practice for learners.
• →Scholarly and Academic Activities: Utilize academic time for scholarly pursuits. This time may be used for research projects, quality improvement initiatives, curriculum development, or other academic interests aligned with the faculty member’s career goals. While research is encouraged but not required, the department supports scholarly activity that can contribute to academic advancement and the promotion of the faculty member. Faculty are encouraged to publish work, present at conferences, or develop innovative clinical programs as part of their academic contribution.
• →Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across disciplines to enhance patient care and outcomes., coordinate with therapists, primary care physicians, and community resources. Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions, ensuring a holistic approach to each patient’s care. Foster strong working relationships that embody OHSU’s spirit of interprofessional cooperation and teamwork.
• →Clinical Administration and Other Duties: Participate in program development and clinical administration as needed. This may include attending faculty meetings, contributing to service line development for the pediatric CL program or outpatient clinic workflows, and engaging in quality improvement or clinical research initiatives in the division. Ensure compliance with hospital and clinic policies, quality and safety standards, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the Department of Psychiatry.
• →On-Call and Weekends: Participate in the division’s on-call rotation for child psychiatry services. This includes covering approximately 4 weekend call shifts per year on the CL service (with additional compensation for these weekends). Weekend duties involve being available for inpatient consultations and urgent clinical issues that arise on the pediatric units. Share holiday call coverage on a rotating basis with colleagues as applicable. No routine night call is required outside of these scheduled weekends, as night coverage is typically taken by on-call faculty in a rotating system (details to be clarified by the division). The expectation of periodic weekend service is designed to ensure continuous patient care while being spread equitably among faculty members.

Position Conditions/Qualifications:

 

• Education & Training: M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school. Completion of an accredited residency in General Psychiatry and an accredited fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is required.
• Board Certification/Eligibility: Board certified or board eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (must be board certified within a specified time frame per OHSU guidelines if not already certified). Board certification in General Psychiatry is also expected. Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Oregon and compliance with all credentialing requirements for clinical practice at OHSU.
• Clinical Expertise: Demonstrated excellence in clinical care of children, adolescents, and families. Competence in a broad range of child & adolescent psychiatric disorders and treatments, including psychiatric evaluation, psychopharmacology, and psychosocial interventions. Ability to consult on complex medical/psychiatric cases in a hospital setting and to manage a regular panel of outpatients effectively. A commitment to trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate care is essential.
• Teaching & Supervision: Passion for teaching and mentoring the next generation of clinicians. Prior experience teaching or supervising medical students, residents, or fellows (for example during residency/fellowship training) is desirable. Ability to provide constructive feedback and to foster a positive learning environment for trainees. An academic mindset and willingness to contribute to the educational mission are expected.
• Collaboration & Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team and collaborate with professionals from other fields (pediatrics, nursing, psychology, social work, etc.). A strong commitment to team-based care and collegiality is required. The ideal candidate will be flexible, collegial, and adept at building collaborative relationships in a complex healthcare setting.
• Scholarly Interests: While not required, interest in academic pursuits such as clinical research, scholarly writing, or innovative program development is a plus. Motivation to utilize the provided academic time to contribute to the field (through research projects, quality improvement, or education) will be supported. The department offers mentorship and resources for professional development and scholarly growth.
• Licensure/Certification: Valid medical license (or eligibility for licensure) in Oregon. DEA certification for prescribing. Maintenance of board certification and licensure through continuing medical education (CME) and professional development activities. Credentialing through OHSU and affiliated hospitals will be required prior to starting.
• Commitment to Diversity & Equity: A record of or strong commitment to working with diverse patient populations and trainees. Cultural competency and a dedication to equity and inclusion in healthcare and education. The candidate should align with OHSU’s core values of respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion in all facets of their work.

Appointment & Compensation: This position is offered at the Assistant Professor level (clinical faculty) on a 12-month appointment in the OHSU School of Medicine. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications, in alignment with OHSU’s standards. OHSU provides a competitive compensation package, including base salary with additional compensation for approved extra service (such as the compensated weekend call duties), as well as comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid leave, professional development funds, etc.). Faculty are provided support for licensure, board exam fees (if applicable), and continuing education.

 

 

Application Process: For consideration, please submit a CV, cover letter, and three references via OHSU’s faculty careers portal. In your cover letter, please highlight your clinical experience in child/adolescent psychiatry, your teaching/mentoring experience, and any specific interests in consultation-liaison psychiatry or scholarly work. Feel free to also describe how your background and values align with OHSU’s mission and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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