Assistant Professor - Psychologist, Resident & Faculty Wellness Program at Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychological Assessment, Counseling, Educational Outreach, Collaboration, Program Development, Clinical Services, Research, Wellness Promotion, Crisis Management, Telehealth, Coaching, Teamwork, Diversity, Resilience, Professionalism, Initiative

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Department Overview About OHSULink www.ohsu.eduOHSU's singular focus on improving health starts with Oregonians and has global impact. We are the only academic health center in Oregon, but we're also nationally distinct as a university dedicated solely to advancing health sciences. This allows us to concentrate resources on research to prevent and cure disease, on education that prepares physicians, dentists, nurses and other health professionals to succeed in an evolving health care environment, and on patient care that incorporates the latest knowledge and discoveries. We have 18,000 employees and secure competitive research funding of more than $400 million a year. As a public organization, we provide community outreach and services for Oregon's most vulnerable populations. OHSU’s stated mission to improve the health and quality of life for all Oregonians through excellence, innovation and leadership in health care, education and research. About OHSU Doernbecher Children’s HospitalLink https://www.ohsu.edu/doernbecherWith a strong tradition of teamwork, diversity and interdisciplinary care, we believe all children deserve the best. At Doernbecher, we built a hospital around that belief. It’s why we have more specialists in children’s health than anywhere else in the state. We offer the newest and most advanced treatments available, along with innovative collaborations and research opportunities. As Oregon’s only academic health center, we strive to offer the best medical care to every child across Oregon, Southwest Washington and beyond. About The Department of PsychiatryLink https://www.ohsu.edu/school-of-medicine/psychiatry The fundamental purpose of OHSU and The Department of Psychiatry is to improve well-being. The OHSU Department of Psychiatry is part of the OHSU Brain Institute, and focuses on providing excellent clinical treatment to our patients, leading innovative research, and offering hands-on training for the next generation of psychiatrists. Our specialists care for people of every culture and background and it is our mission to value and show appreciation for diversity, showing respect for all people who we treat, teach, and serve. About Portland and OregonLink https://www.travelportland.comBisected by the Willamette River, Portland is a vibrant city nestled among green woods and waterways. Only 90 minutes from the spectacular Oregon coast or towering Mount Hood, Portland offers the rare accessibility of snow-to-surf. Portland embraces cyclists, hikers, brewpubs, dogs, climbers, artisan coffee shops, book readers, foodies, professional soccer and basketball fans, award-winning wineries, concertgoers and paddle boarders. It’s no wonder Portland constantly ranks as one of America’s favorite lifestyle cities. Function/Duties of Position Joining the team providing clinical services in the Department of Psychiatry’s OHSU Resident and Faculty Wellness Program (www.ohsu.edu/rfwp). The RFWP was developed to increase resident/fellow and School of Medicine (SoM) faculty access to professional counseling and psychiatric consultation to support their successful and safe practice in medicine and personal well-being. This program served as a model for the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) when developing national requirements to promote physician well-being in academic institutions. Our current team (six psychologists, three psychiatrists) provides tailored clinical services for this unique population, along with robust educational outreach and programming, and conducts research on wellness among healthcare professionals. This highly rated program, in place for over 20 years, is a national model and has seen utilization more than triple over the last 10 years. We also provide clinical and educational services to Providence resident physicians and offer telehealth, when indicated, to physicians off campus. Current RFWP initiatives include promoting healthcare professional fulfillment and wellbeing, suicide prevention, increasing outreach to SoM and School of Dentistry (SoD) faculty and expanding the OHSU Peer Support Program www.ohsu.edu/peersupport. Key Responsiblities: Psychological outpatient diagnostic assessment and treatment. Individual coaching/counseling (offering flexible hours, including three evening appts). Educational outreach activities (e.g., developing workshops/lectures directed at increasing resilience in dental, medical trainees and SoD and SoM faculty and enhancing professionalism in our academic medical center). Outreach to OHSU-based and community-based residency training program. Collaboration with clinical team on treatment plans, educational initiatives, research activities. Contributions to RFWP program development and facilitation. This staff psychologist will provide clinical services averaging 12-13 clinical hours during the week Mon-Fri (offering three evening appointment times), monitor emails every weekday and respond in a timely fashion. This psychologist will participate in the program’s on-call coverage: on average one month a year, providing triage of emergency or urgent calls and management of the intake email inbox. This coverage will be equitably shared with staff psychologists and psychiatrists. The remainder of the expected 20 hours of duties a week will be spent on administrative and academic tasks including patient related needs, program needs, and educational outreach. The work location is remote currently, until the RFWP relocates into dedicated newly constructed space at the OHSU Crossing Campus (estimated Summer 2026). The work location will then be primarily in person, in a shared private office at the Crossing Campus, with some flexibility for remote hours. Required Qualifications PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology. 5 or more years of practice post-residency/fellowship. Outpatient psychological evaluation, ongoing treatment of adults. Licensed in Oregon and eligible for OHSU credentials. Preferred Qualifications Previous clinical work and/or interest in working with healthcare professionals. Experience / interest in brief treatment models (CBT, ACT, DBT or insight oriented). Interest in / experience in teaching, in physician health and clinical outcomes research, and in working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team. High initiative, organization, and ability to thrive with a lot autonomy. Additional Details ***Apply here online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume or CV.*** All are welcome Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.

Responsibilities

The role involves providing psychological outpatient diagnostic assessment and treatment, as well as individual coaching and counseling. Additionally, the psychologist will engage in educational outreach activities and collaborate with the clinical team on treatment plans and research.