Oregon Health & Science University

Postdoctoral Researcher

Job Locations US-OR-Portland
Requisition ID
2024-32123
Position Category
Postdoctoral
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Type
Postdoctoral
Department
Institute on Development and Disability (IDD)
Salary Range
Commensurate with experience, education and internal equity. Minimum: $64,668.76
FTE
1.00
Schedule
Full-time position, will provide care at both OHSU main campus and possibly West Side/Bethany site.
HR Mission
School of Medicine
Drug Testable
Yes

Department Overview

About OHSU
Link www.ohsu.edu
OHSU'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 Hospital
Link https://www.ohsu.edu/doernbecher
With 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.

 

About Portland and Oregon
Link https://www.travelportland.com
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. Portland embraces cyclists, hikers, brewpubs, dogs, climbers, artisan coffee shops, book readers, foodies, professional soccer and basketball fans, award-winning wineries, concertgoers and paddle boarders. It’s no wonder Portland constantly ranks as one of America’s favorite lifestyle cities.

Function/Duties of Position

The anxiety postdoctoral position emphasizes behavioral health and includes evaluation, treatment, and optional research activities within the Anxiety Treatment and Diagnostic Intake clinics. The post-doctoral fellow will provide diagnostic intake assessments, and outpatient intervention services to medically, developmentally, or psychologically complex or treatment refractory patients with anxiety and related disorders. Inpatient consultation service experiences are available and encouraged. Patients are primarily referred from OHSU subspecialty or general pediatric clinics and providers, or seen in response to inpatient consultation. Services will be provided primarily at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital or Cornell West located clinics, depending on space availability and service needs. Diagnostic intake services will include conducting informed consent, clinical interview, brief screening (questionnaire administration and scoring), and providing feedback and recommendations to patients/families and referring providers. Advanced treatment experiences and training will include traditional in-person and telemedicine-based psychology services delivery. Referral concerns include the anxiety disorders, selective mutism, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, misophonia and restricted eating (ARFID, Anorexia Nervosa) associated with emetophobia, OCD, choking phobia, and others. Interventions will be evidenced-based and primarily include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with exposure and response prevention (ERP). Other interventions may include motivational interviewing (MI), habit reversal treatment (HRT), parent training in behavior management, and coping skills development training. Training will include the supervision of graduate students and emphasizes collaboration and consultation with other providers and teams.

 

The postdoctoral fellow will have access to a multitude of career development opportunities through the Division of Pediatric Psychology, Institute on Development & Disability, and OHSU, including a full range of didactic offerings, including weekly group supervision and peer support. Opportunities to offer community-based trainings to parents, patients, and service providers may also be available.

Required Qualifications

  • PhD/PsyD in Psychology from an APA-Accredited Doctoral Program.
  • Completion of APA-accredited doctoral internship.
  • Residency contract approved by the Oregon Board of Psychologist Examiners.
  • Understanding of development across the lifespan and psychosocial contributors to behavioral health. Experience in behavioral intervention, family-based interventions, exposure and response prevention, and having effective communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Clinical Psychology.
  • Hospital based care experience is preferred.
  • Experience with psychosocial assessment and behavioral treatment of children and adolescents with gastroenterological problems and conditions is preferred.
  • Psychosocial evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with gastroenterological problems and conditions.

Additional Details

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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.

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