What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervising Psychiatrist position at Oregon State Hospital?
Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! - Supervising Psychiatrist
Make a Difference in the Lives of Those Who Need It Most
Oregon State Hospital (OSH), a division of the Oregon Health Authority, is seeking Supervising Psychiatrists who value comprehensive mental health treatment and supporting people in their return to successful community living. We are looking for leaders who embrace clinical challenges and are eager to expand their knowledge and skills.
OSH is a Joint Commission-accredited and CMS-certified public psychiatric hospital with campuses in Salem and Junction City, Oregon. We provide psychiatric and residential treatment services for individuals committed by Oregon courts as part of the state mental health system. Our mission is to help people recover from mental illness and return to their communities. Employees play an essential role in achieving OSH’s vision to inspire hope, promote safety, and support recovery for all.
What’s in it for you?
A collegial staff of 40 board-certified psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners, including forensic and geriatric specialists
Partnership with Oregon Health & Science University, offering:
- Free continuing medical education
- Competitive salary with additional compensation for psychiatric duty, voluntary call, and board certifications
Generous benefits package including:
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance
- Fully paid retirement program
- Reimbursement for CME activities
- Vacation, sick leave, personal business leave, paid education leave, and 11 paid holidays
- Opportunities to teach residents, medical students, and fellows
- Leadership training, unit rotations, and forensic evaluation rotations for certified forensic psychiatrists
- A fully staffed on-site medical and dental clinic for patient care support
Duties & Responsibilities
As a Supervising Psychiatrist, you will:
- Lead, supervise, and coordinate the work of psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners.
- Provide clinical supervision, assign work, and ensure staff are aligned with hospital goals and practices.
- Collaborate with the program executive team and clinical leadership to ensure effective and efficient treatment processes.
- Participate in administrative decision-making, program planning, and implementation of hospital goals.
- Provide direct psychiatric care, including assessments, consultations on complex cases, and coverage as needed.
- Conduct ongoing patient case reviews, with special attention to individuals facing significant treatment or discharge barriers.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, Joint Commission and CMS standards, OSH policies, and professional standards of practice.
- Serve as a leader in promoting evidence-based care, collaborative problem solving, and patient-centered treatment approaches
- If you are a dedicated psychiatrist ready to combine clinical leadership, direct patient care, and program oversight to improve outcomes for some of Oregon’s most complex behavioral health cases, we invite you to join our team.
- What We Are Looking For
Minimum Qualifications:
- You must possess, or have the ability to obtain:
- 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.
- 3 years minimum experience in an inpatient or outpatient setting.