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 16,000 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 Institute on Development and Disability (IDD)Link https://www.ohsu.edu/institute-on-development-and-disability/about-us

The Institute on Development and Disability within the Department of Pediatrics at OHSU works with patients, families, clinicians, researchers and many other professionals to meet the goal of improving the lives of people with disabilities. We perform research and care to support every patient, from premature babies to older adults, facing changes in life due to the onset of disabling conditions. With more than 100 years of practice, we understand how to best meet the needs of our patients and their families in Oregon and beyond.

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Function/Duties of Position

The Institute on Development & Disability (IDD), Division of Pediatric Psychology at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland, OR is seeking applicants for a full-time (1.0 FTE) faculty member in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). This is an Advanced Assistant to Associate Professor level position that will support the ASD Program at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital which is Oregon’s top-ranked children’s hospital and part of the region’s only academic medical center. The Autism Program incorporates service, scholarship, and teaching consistent with the mixed mission of OHSU. The program provides over 500 multidisciplinary assessments annually for individuals referred with a question of autism spectrum disorder, in addition to treatment and consultation services. As a referral center for the entire region, the clinic population is diverse, with about 20% of families being of non-white race, about 20% being of Latino ethnicity, and a large majority using public insurance.

 The right candidate will offer leadership of the ASD Program. Further, the position involves offering clinical care as well as effort devoted to education, training, and scholarship, consistent with the vision and mission OHSU. The Division of Pediatric Psychology comprises 25 faculty and has well-developed training programs with rich opportunities available for supervision, training, and mentorship. Trainees include psychology graduate students, interns (APA accredited program), postdoctoral fellows, and medical students/residents. Research and other scholarly activities within the Division of Pediatric Psychology and Pediatrics are available and encouraged.

Position Duties Include: 

• Clinical program leadership, including program development and quality improvement activities within the multidisciplinary ASD clinic
• Provision of direct assessment and intervention services for children and their families, with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD; e.g., differential diagnosis, team-based assessment, behavioral therapy, parent training)
• Other duties include service on various IDD/Pediatrics/OHSU committees as appropriate; engagement in community service through teaching and consultation activities; and conducting clinical research 
• Supervising psychology graduate students, predoctoral interns, and/or postdoctoral fellows 

• Other duties as determined by the Division Head of Pediatric Psychology and the Director of the IDD to meet the needs of the Division of Pediatric Psychology and the Institute 

Required Qualifications

• PhD/PsyD degree in psychology from an APA-accredited doctoral program
• APA-accredited internship with specialization in child psychology 
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and/or young adults with ASD, including assessment and treatment 
• Experience working in hospital and/or academic medical center settings 
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical care, and experience with or potential for leading quality improvement and program development efforts 
• Demonstrated potential to contribute to the OHSU missions of scholarship, education, and advocacy
• Licensed (or license-eligible) as a psychologist in the State of Oregon 

Additional Details

Please upload cover letter and resume/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.