The Student Health and Wellness Center (SHW) seeks a psychiatrist who can provide culturally informed clinical services to OHSU students and postdoctoral fellows across the spectrum of developmental and mental health issues. As with all SHW providers, this position will: - Provide generalist psychiatric services to OHSU students and postdocs, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, and some psychotherapy; - Model cultural humility and a deep commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; - Identify and educate about resources that promote resilience and support all students; - Employ interventions that are culturally aware and evidence based. - Work collaboratively with a team of psychologists, therapists, and family medicine providers The mission of SHW is to support Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) students and postdoctoral fellows in personal health and well-being during their academic careers at OHSU. We work to provide exceptional and confidential primary care, behavioral health, wellness and preventive care in our integrated clinic, located on the primary OHSU campus on Marquam Hill in Portland, Oregon. At SHW, we promote a work culture that is passionate about serving our patients, supports work/life balance for each employee, provides robust professional development opportunities, and encourages collaboration between roles. We believe in providing high-quality care for our patients in an environment that also supports the well-being of each team member and of the health of our team as a whole. Additionally, we follow OHSU's commitment to competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement, life and disability insurance, paid-time-off, holiday pay, commuting benefits, employee wellness program, and more).

 

Please submit a CV/Resume and a Cover Letter that shares your interest and qualifications for the position at Student Health and Wellness.

This position will serve as part of a unified mental health team consisting of mental health professionals (e.g. psychiatrist, psychologist, masters level clinicians) and primary care providers (e.g. physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners), working together in the Student Health & Wellness Center to meet the acute emotional needs of health science professionals-in-training.  

Clinical responsibilities include:  diagnostic evaluation with a high volume of ADHD assessments, liaison consultation, some psychotherapy, and medication management.  The clinician will work with other members of the team to provide continuity of care as needed in coverage as well as sharing information through written and verbal communications during planned absences.  In collaboration with the team, clinician will serve as liaison to external programs, including the OHSU Dept. of Psychiatry and the various schools and programs served by the Student Health & Wellness Center.  Provider will also design and deliver outreach programming on topics of interest to students and in collaboration with our wellness program. The psychiatrist will work with others on the team to enhance access for patients, use clinic resources efficiently, provide appropriate and effective outside referrals, and to help ensure the accomplishment of the overall mission, goals and objectives of the Student Health & Wellness Center. This includes participating in behavioral health team meetings where we support one another, consult about challenging cases, strategize how to improve access while preventing provider burnout, determine criteria for appropriate referrals, and partner with our primary care team to provide continuity of care for shared clients.  

• Board Certification in Psychiatry and Oregon Licensure
• Experience in working as part of a multidisciplinary team with other physicians, nurse practitioners, clinical psychologists, counselors, and nurses, and collaborating with primary care providers for medication management.
• 1-5 years experience in managing a wide range of adult mental disorders, including ADHD and acute psychotic conditions.

• Experience with electronic medical records, especially EPIC.
• Experience assessing and managing the treatment of ADHD.
• Experience with management of eating disorder.
• Willingness to design and deliver talks to an academic audience.

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.