Job Description

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! - Psychiatrist

Make a Difference in the Lives of Those Who Need It Most

Are you a dedicated psychiatrist seeking a role where your expertise can profoundly impact lives? Oregon State Hospital (OSH), a division of the Oregon Health Authority, invites you to join our mission-driven team in providing comprehensive, recovery-oriented mental health treatment. We are looking for compassionate and skilled psychiatrists who thrive on clinical challenges, value interdisciplinary collaboration, and are committed to helping individuals achieve successful transitions back to community living.

A Leader in Recovery-Focused Mental Health Treatment

With campuses in Salem and Junction City, the Oregon State Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited and CMS-certified facility serving individuals under civil and forensic commitment. Our hospital provides vital services to individuals experiencing serious mental illness—helping them regain stability, improving functionality, and preparing for reintegration into their communities. Our team of over 40 psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners work together to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care in a supportive and collegial environment.

A Place to Grow, Lead, and Inspire

At OSH, we foster professional growth through rich clinical experiences, leadership opportunities, and academic partnerships. Through our affiliation with Oregon Health & Science University, staff enjoy access to regular grand rounds, continuing medical education, and the opportunity to teach and mentor future mental health professionals. Whether you are experienced in forensic psychiatry, geriatric care, or general adult psychiatry, we welcome your expertise and offer the support you need to thrive in your role.

What will you do?

The Inpatient Psychiatrist reports to the program Supervising Psychiatrist and the OSH Chief of Psychiatry and provides psychiatric and medical services to assigned patients which includes diagnosis, mental status evaluation, pharmacologic management, risk assessment, and use of physical examination, laboratory tests, imaging, and other discipline assessments as necessary.

The Inpatient Psychiatrist leads the interdisciplinary treatment team by coordinating interdisciplinary clinical formulation and biopsychosocial treatment plan goals, interventions, and delivery and outcome assessment. Duties also includes making recommendations to county mental health agencies, courts, or forensic review bodies (inside and outside OSH) pertaining to risk mitigation and appropriate level of care.

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What are we looking for?

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Note : For some positions, preference may be given to candidates with significant experience with forensic patients or completion of a forensic psychiatry fellowship.

Desired Attributes

The following list contains skills and experience that we have identified as key to success in this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you possess any of these, please let us know in your application, CV or resume.

• Clinical expertise in psychiatry - Demonstrating strong diagnostic, pharmacologic, and therapeutic skills in managing complex psychiatric conditions across diverse populations.
• Commitment to recovery-oriented care - Supporting patients to achieve meaningful recovery and reintegration into the community through individualized, person-centered treatment.
• Leadership and team collaboration - Effectively leading interdisciplinary treatment teams, promoting collaboration, and fostering a respectful and cohesive clinical environment.
• Adaptability and resilience - Thriving in a dynamic, high-acuity environment, demonstrating flexibility, sound judgment, and emotional resilience in challenging situations.
• Cultural competence and equity focus - Valuing and practicing cultural humility, with a strong commitment to advancing health equity and serving diverse populations with respect and understanding.

Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline. For questions about the announcement, or if you require an alternate format to apply, please contact Senior Recruiter Barry Lein by email to barry.lein@oha.oregon.gov or by phone/voice/text at 503-440-6484.

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• Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline. For questions about the announcement, or if you require an alternate format to apply, please contact Senior Recruiter Barry Lein by email to barry.lein@oha.oregon.gov or by phone/voice/text at 503-440-6484.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the is the place for you. We also offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Excellent benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
• Possible eligibility for the .
• Membership in the (PERS)/ (OPSRP).
• that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details

• The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Department of Administrative Services for more information.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Review the page for more details on the classification.
• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on any protected class—including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation—and we do not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position.

OHA is an anti-racist organization working to eliminate health inequities and dismantle structural barriers that impact underserved communities. Join us in advancing our Strategic Plan and building a more equitable Oregon.

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