Overview
REQ-194940
Close date: Open until filled
Salary: $24,264 – $28,090 per month
Location: Salem, OR
The Inpatient Psychiatrist provides psychiatric and medical services to assigned patients which includes diagnosis, mental status evaluation, pharmacologic management, risk assessment, and use of physical examination, laboratory tests, imaging, and other discipline assessments as necessary. This position leads the interdisciplinary treatment team by coordinating interdisciplinary clinical formulation and biopsychosocial treatment plan goals, interventions, and delivery and outcome assessment. Duties also include making recommendations to county mental health agencies, courts, or forensic review bodies (inside and outside OSH) pertaining to risk mitigation and appropriate level of care. This position reports to the program Supervising Psychiatrist and the OSH Chief of Psychiatry.
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What We Are Looking For
Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be reflected in your application for consideration.
· Board certification or board eligibility at the time of appointment
· Physician’s license issued by the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners at the time of appointment and maintain the licensure throughout employment
Note: For some positions, preference may be given to candidates with significant experience with forensic patients or completion of a forensic psychiatry fellowship.
Desired Attributes: The following are desired attributes that we have identified as key to success for this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you have any of these, please let us know in your application.
· Demonstrated strong diagnostic, pharmacologic, and therapeutic skills in managing complex psychiatric conditions across diverse populations.
· Experience supporting patients to achieve meaningful recovery and reintegration into the community through individualized, person-centered treatment.
· Experience effectively leading interdisciplinary treatment teams, promoting collaboration, and fostering a respectful and cohesive clinical environment.
· Experience thriving in a dynamic, high-acuity environment, demonstrating flexibility, sound judgment, and emotional resilience in challenging situations.
· Experience valuing and practicing cultural humility, with a strong commitment to advancing health equity and serving diverse populations with respect and understanding.
Submission Requirements
· Resume – Attach your current resume that clearly outlines your education and work experience relevant to this position.
· Cover Letter– A cover letter is not required, but if included, it will be reviewed and considered during the review and selection process.
· Supplemental Questions – Answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.
· Final Check! – Before submitting, confirm that all required materials are included, and your Workday Job History is current. The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.
How to Apply
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NOTE: You may bypass the application system by emailing your cover letter and CV to OSH.Physician.Careers@oha.oregon.gov
About the Team & Benefits of Joining
The Oregon State Hospital is looking for clinicians who are passionate about working with people with severe mental illness and helping them return to their life in the community. Our psychiatrists enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, modern facilities and technologies, opportunities to teach residents and medical students, and a warm and friendly staff culture. The hospital offers a wide variety of treatment options for a dynamic and clinically challenging patient population. CME opportunities are available onsite, and colleagues include psychiatrists with board certification in forensic, geriatric and addiction psychiatry.
Contact Information
Recruiter: Cyndi Phipps-Roman
Email: cynthia.phipps-roman@oha.oregon.gov
Phone (text friendly): 503-569-0066
About Oregon Health Authority, Oregon State Hospital
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is a state agency dedicated to helping people and communities achieve optimum physical, mental and social well-being through partnerships, prevention and access to quality, affordable health care. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees.
OHA includes most of the state's health care programs, including Public Health, Health Policy and Analytics, Health Systems Division, and Oregon State Hospital. Incorporating the state's health care programs within one agency gives the state greater purchasing and marketing power to begin tackling the issues of cost, quality, and access to care.
