Assistant Professor / Clinical Psychologist - Oregon Health & Science University
Eugene, OR
About the Job
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 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 CDRC Eugene
Link https://www.ohsu.edu/doernbecher/CDRC Eugene
The Eugene campus of the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center provides interdisciplinary clinical services for persons with developmental disabilities and other special health care needs. CDRC Eugene programs and services are provided at the Clinical Services Building on the University of Oregon campus.
Function/Duties of Position:
The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service. This position supports the clinical, educational, and/or research goals of the Institute on Development & Disability, Child Development & Rehabilitation Center to improve the lives of children and adults with child onset disabilities. The individual in this position provides psychological evaluation, assessment and treatment services and participates in the clinical instruction/supervision for psychology students, interns, and fellows.
The duties of this position include:
- Conducts psychological evaluations and assessments including clinical interviews, behavioral assessments, and administers standard psychological tests.
- Provides short term, solution focused psychological treatment services to foster adjustment and adaptive coping with disability, special health needs, chronic illness, and behavioral/psychological difficulties.
- Supervises psychology students and interns in clinical training at the Eugene CDRC office.
- Participates in CDRC interdisciplinary diagnostic team assessments and treatment planning.
- Coordinates clinical services with community providers as needed.
- Provides guest lectures to University of Oregon courses and formal presentations to community groups as time permits.
- Demonstrates Core Competencies expected of all OHSU employees in the areas of Accountability, Integrity, Diversity, Respect, Service Orientation, Teamwork and Collaboration, and Communication.
- Complies with OHSU policies related to Code of conduct, Respect in the workplace, and all applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole.
Located in Eugene, Oregon
Required Qualifications:- PhD or PsyD, Graduate from an APA-accredited Psychology Program.
- Pre-doctoral APA-accredited internship
- Training/experience providing behavioral pediatric treatment (brief).
- Experience with infant, child, adolescent, and family assessment.
- Diagnostic experience with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Experience with children presenting with special health needs, developmental disabilities, chronic illness, and behavioral/psychological difficulties.
- Knowledge/familiarity with special education eligibility procedures and criteria.
- Licensed or eligible for Psychology licensure in Oregon.
- Current Oregon Driver’s License.
Apply here online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume or CV.
May travel occasionally to the Portland OHSU campus for required trainings and CDRC Psychology meetings.
Located in Eugene, Oregon
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.