Assistant or Associate Professor​/Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - outpatient clinic

Function/Duties of 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 full time faculty positions in our outpatient clinic. This position includes staffing our Bridge Clinic Services as described below.

This is a 1.0 FTE Assistant to Associate Professor appointment (12-month, fixed-term) with responsibilities in the outpatient child psychiatry clinic
. This is a full-time clinical position with an expectation of 80% clinical presence (outpatient settings) and 20% to dedicated 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.

• Outpatient General Clinical Psychiatry (70%):
  Provide outpatient evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for children and adolescents with a variety of mental health 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.
  
  Supervise psychiatry residents in the outpatient clinic 0.5 days per week
  , overseeing their clinical care and providing teaching and mentorship during their rotation.
• 30% Bridge Clinic Services
  . OHSU Bridge clinic services support youth in need of short-term psychiatric care. This clinic primarily serves youth with a recent crisis leading to ED care or hospitalization and youth who are at risk of these services in our ambulatory clinics in pediatrics. The service is a short-term bridge to long term care at OHSU or in the community.
• 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 on both the CL service and 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.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  :
  Work closely with colleagues across disciplines to enhance patient care and outcomes. The CL Service inherently involves collaboration with pediatric specialists (such as pediatricians, neurologists, surgeons), as well as regular interaction with psychologists, social workers, nursing staff, and therapists
  . In the outpatient setting, coordinate with therapists, primary care physicians, and community resources.
• Clinical Administration and Other Duties
  :
  Participate in program development and clinical administration as needed. This may include…