Assistant Professor / Pediatric Psychologist

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.

 

Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital is offering an opportunity for a full-time pediatric psychology faculty appointment at one of the nation’s top ranked Children’s Hospital as reported U.S. News & World Report. As Oregon’s only academic health center, we strive to offer the best medical care to every child across Oregon, Southwest Washington and beyond.  We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our established team of 25 pediatric psychologists. Embracing multidisciplinary collaboration, we are actively involved in a broad range of clinical care, education and research activities. We are focused on building centers of clinical excellence within pediatric psychology to better serve our patients.

 

With a strong tradition of teamwork, diversity and interdisciplinary care, we believe all children deserve the best. At Doernbecher, we built a hospital around this 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.

 

OHSU Doernbecher is located in Portland, Oregon. Bisected 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. With something for everyone, Portland embraces cyclists, hikers, brewpubs, dogs, climbers, artisan coffee shops, book readers, foodies, professional sports fans, award-winning wineries, concertgoers, paddle boarders, and more. All without sales tax and in a mild climate. It’s no wonder Portland constantly ranks as one of America’s favorite lifestyle cities.

Function/Duties of Position

 

The duties of this position include:

• Outpatient assessment and treatment of children and adolescent patients of the General Pediatrics Clinics.
• Working with other members of the Integrated Behavioral Health team to make programmatic quality improvements.
• Participating in the General Pediatrics research initiatives by helping in the design, data collection, analysis, and dissemination of results from ongoing clinical research projects.
• Work with other professionals within General Pediatrics to secure extra-mural funding for clinical service and research.
• Treating children and their families using empirically-supported intervention strategies.
• Supervising and providing education to psychology and other trainees.
• Providing clinical coverage for colleagues as determined appropriate.
• Attending meetings as requested by supervisor. Duties may vary as long as they are determined by the Discipline Director, the IDD Director, and the General Pediatrics Division Director to meet the needs of the Psychology Division and the General Pediatrics.

Required Qualifications

• PhD/PsyD degree in clinical psychology from an APA-accredited doctoral program
• Licensed (or license-eligible) as a Psychologist in the State of Oregon
• Experience working in integrated care settings, preferably primary care
• Experience with a wide variety of evidence-based approaches to brief assessment and intervention for a range of pediatric behavioral health concerns
• Experience as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated excellence in research and clinical care

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. As an organization devoted to the health and well-being of people in Oregon and beyond, OHSU requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.