Director of Forensic Evaluation Service; Supervising Physician

Position Title

Director of Forensic Evaluation Service (Supervising Physician)

08/19/2026

09/30/2026

Oregon Health Authority

$29,003 - $31,825

Employee

Director of Forensic Evaluation Service (Supervising Physician)

The Forensic Evaluation Service (FES) Director leads, supports, and coordinates the activities of the Forensic Evaluation Service, Legal Affairs Department at the Oregon State Hospital (OSH) serving individuals from the courts, including those found Guilty Except for Insanity (GEI), deemed incompetent to aid in their defense, or civilly committed. This position provides clinical supervision and administrative management of FES staff including psychiatrists, psychologists, and support staff and oversees the quality of forensic evaluations (competency, criminal responsibility, and risk), reviews peer evaluations and conducts complex assessments.

The FES Director assures compliance with federal and state laws, administrative rules, the Joint Commission and CMS standards, OSH policies, and professional standards of practice.

Salem, OR

$29,003 - $31,825 per months

These qualifications must be reflected in your application for consideration.

• Board certification in general psychiatry and be either board eligible or have board certification in forensic psychiatry 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.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience managing clinical and administrative staff.

• Board certification in general psychiatry and be either board eligible or have board certification in forensic psychiatry 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.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience managing clinical and administrative staff.

• Advanced knowledge of psychiatric care, including forensic and complex clinical cases, with the ability to provide high-level consultation and direct treatment when needed.
• Experience guiding, mentoring and supporting psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners to ensure quality standards and implement recovery-oriented, evidence-based care while fostering a collaborative, patient-centered environment.
• Experience balancing clinical and administrative responsibilities, program planning, policy implementation, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Experience thriving in a dynamic hospital setting, embracing clinical challenges, and utilizing collaborative problem-solving techniques to address barriers to patient care and staff development.
• Experience leading risk management initiatives and structured pathways for forensic patients, including transition planning and community reintegration.

Preference may be given to candidates who possess extensive psychiatric forensic and clinical experience providing oversight and direction on clinical issues and assessments completed by other professional staff.

• 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.
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