The Department of Psychiatry at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) has an outstanding opportunity for a psychiatrist or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. OHSU’s Department of Psychiatry, in partnership with other major Oregon health systems, operates Unity Center for Behavioral Health, a 100+ bed psychiatric hospital and 35-bed Psychiatric Emergency Service (PES) in Portland, Oregon. We run a non-coercive, highly community-oriented treatment program, which will prevent hospitalization when possible, and return patients to community services as soon as feasible. The hospital is a major training site for the department’s residency training program, medical students, and other health profession’s trainees. This is a unique opportunity for a creative, energetic Psychiatrist or PMHNP to treat, teach and advance their academic interests. This position resides in the PES, rounding on boarding patients who are waiting Inpatient beds, caring for 6-8 patients per day. This position will function daily (seven days per week) during regular day working hours. This position qualifies for all regular faculty benefits and CME activities as well.

 

Oregon Health & Science University is a nationally prominent research university and Oregon’s only academic health center. It educates health professionals and scientists and provides leading-edge patient care, community services and biomedical research.

 

When you join OHSU, you join a dedicated team of caregivers, educators, researchers, and administrative professionals who diligently pursue the advancement and application of knowledge to directly benefit the individuals and communities we serve. Each day at OHSU brings a chance to further your learning, discovery something new and touch the lives of people in Oregon and beyond.

Providing continuity of care for patients in the Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) who are being admitted to the inpatient unit but are still boarding in the PES. The boarding provider will provide inpatient level of treatment for such patients including assessments, treatment planning, and care coordination. Additionally, this position will provide as needed coverage in both PES and inpatient departments as determined by the Medical Directors.

• Academic rank begins at the level of Instructor and may be higher depending on credentials.

• All applicants must have a license as a Psychiatrist or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

The position offers very competitive pay and benefits.

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.