Inpatient Psychiatrist (Physician, Psychiatrist) - Oregon State Hospital

About the role

The Inpatient Psychiatrist provides psychiatric and medical services to assigned patients which includes diagnosis, mental status evaluation, pharmacologic management, risk assessment, and use of physical examination, laboratory tests, imaging, and other discipline assessments as necessary. This position leads the interdisciplinary treatment team by coordinating interdisciplinary clinical formulation and biopsychosocial treatment plan goals, interventions, and delivery and outcome assessment. This position reports to the program Supervising Psychiatrist and the OSH Chief of Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychiatric and medical services to assigned patients which includes diagnosis, mental status evaluation, pharmacologic management, risk assessment, and use of physical examination, laboratory tests, imaging, and other discipline assessments as necessary.
• Led the interdisciplinary treatment team by coordinating interdisciplinary clinical formulation and biopsychosocial treatment plan goals, interventions, and delivery and outcome assessment.
• Makes recommendations to county mental health agencies, courts, or forensic review bodies (inside and outside OSH) pertaining to risk mitigation and appropriate level of care.

Requirements

• Board certification or board eligibility at the time of appointment.
• A physician's license issued by the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners at the time of appointment and maintain the licensure throughout employment.

Qualifications

• Note: For some positions, preference may be given to candidates with significant experience with forensic patients or completion of a forensic psychiatry fellowship.

Skills

Demonstrated strong diagnostic, pharmacologic, and therapeutic skills in managing complex psychiatric conditions across diverse populations.
Experience supporting patients to achieve meaningful recovery and reintegration into the community through individualized, person-centered treatment.
Experience effectively leading interdisciplinary treatment teams, promoting collaboration, and fostering a respectful and cohesive clinical environment.
Experience thriving in a dynamic, high-acuity environment, demonstrating flexibility, sound judgment, and emotional resilience in challenging situations.
Experience valuing and practicing cultural humility, with a strong commitment to advancing health equity and serving diverse populations with respect and understanding.

Benefits

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retail security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).