Assistant Professor / Clinical Psychologist

Overview

About OHSU
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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 18,000 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
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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)
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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
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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

This position is under the administration of the Chief of Psychology in the Institute on Development and Disability (IDD). This is an Assistant Professor level position that will support the Cleft and Craniofacial (CCF) Clinic and the Child Development and Rehabilitation Clinics (CDRC) at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. The duties of this position are in support of the mission, goals and objectives of OHSU, and the IDD/UCEDD and include: provide psychological assessment and treatment of children and adolescents seen at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital; serve on various IDD/OHSU committees as appropriate; engage in community service through teaching and consultation activities; conduct clinical research. Duties may vary to meet objectives agreed upon by the Chief of Psychology, and the academic departmental chairperson.

The duties of this position include: Provide direct assessment and treatment/intervention services for children and their families served by Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, particularly the Cleft and Craniofacial (CCF) Clinic and the Child Development and Rehabilitation Clinics (CDRC). Specific duties will include: clinical program leadership (., program development and quality improvement activities) within the multidisciplinary CCF and CDRC clinics and direct assessment and intervention services for children and their families through the CCF clinic and CDRC (., differential diagnosis, team-based assessment, behavioral therapy, parent training). Duties also include: conducting and/or participate in clinical research and community service that supports the mission of the Division of Psychology, the mission of the IDD, and/or the mission of the Department of Pediatrics. Providing instruction to pre-doctoral psychology interns who are participating in an American Psychological Association accredited internship program. Provide consultation to the community, patients of Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, and to hospital staff of Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology with specialization in child psychology.
• Experience working with infants, children, adolescents, and/or young adults with medical and neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Ability to complete a wide variety of standardized and non-standardized evaluation activities including developmental assessment of infants and young children (., Bayley Scales of Infant Development).
• Experience working in hospital and/or academic medical center settings and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• The candidate will have demonstrated excellence in research, education, and clinical care.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology with specialization in child psychology preferably pediatric psychology.
• Preferred background in children with disabilities/special health care needs including pediatric psychology and/or pediatric neuropsychology and eligibility for licensure.

Additional Details

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

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