The OHSU Department of Psychiatry, part of the OHSU Brain Institute, focuses on providing excellent clinical treatment to our patients, leading innovative research, and offering hands-on training for the next generation of psychiatrists. Our specialists care for people of every culture and background and it is our mission to value and show appreciation for diversity, showing respect for all people who we treat, teach, and serve.

The duties of this position include: This position works within a professional team of behavioral health consultants and learners to provide outstanding behavioral health care to adult patients at OHSU. The team members include: Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Professional Practice Leader/Specialty Practice Leader, Medical Students, Psychiatric Residents and Consult/Liaison Fellows. 

  

In general, the Consult/Liaison Services provided are:

 

• Provide consults on primary psychiatric patients and for patients with a psychiatric co-morbidity on medical and surgical units
• Provide services for the Emergency Department
• Focus on psychiatric and behavioral issues that are present during hospital admission
• Focus care for patients who either meet or do not meet admission criteria to psychiatric hospitals (Unity, Cedar Hills, Providence, etc)
• Assess work collaboratively with the ED or Unit provider and medical team on an appropriate plan of care
• Provide guidance to primary teams and testimony in civil commitment proceedings, when appropriate
• Provide psychiatric medication management, where appropriate
• Teach medical students, residents and fellows in the model of care

• Board certification in Psychiatry
• Candidate should have training and/or experience in psychosomatic medicine.
• Demonstrate strong clinical skills in patient service and demonstrate interest in the teaching and supervision of medical students and residents.

 

• Additional board certification in consult/liaison medicine is preferred.

***Apply here online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume or CV. 

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.