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Position for Forensic Psychiatrist

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) has an outstanding opportunity for a BC/BE forensic psychiatrist for both clinical and forensic work in a new State forensic hospital. The position involves four days of clinical work and one day of protected time to pursue community service and academic interests. Opportunities include competency and insanity evaluations, risk assessments, court testimony, resident and fellow supervision and patient care.

Academic rank begins at the level of assistant professor and may be higher depending on credentials and experience. We provide very competitive pay and benefits, and will pay for moving expenses.

OHSU is Oregon’s only academic medical center and is highly ranked nationally.  Here at OHSU, we highly value a diverse and culturally competent workforce. When you join us, you join a dedicated team of caregivers, educators, researchers and administrative professionals who diligently pursue the advancement and application of knowledge to directly benefit the individuals and communities we serve.

We sincerely invite your interest in this very unique and rewarding opportunity. If you would like more information, please contact Christopher Lockey, M.D. We look forward to hearing from you 
soon. 

Contact Information:

Christopher J. Lockey, M.D.                                                        
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, OHSU            
OHSU Chief Psychiatrist, Oregon State Hospital              
503 990-1999                                                                  
lockeyc@ohsu.edu

Position for BC/BE Psychiatrist

The Department of Psychiatry at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) has an outstanding opportunity for a BC/BE psychiatrist. The position involves four days of clinical work and one day of protected time to pursue community service and academic interests, and is central to a university-state partnership. It offers a unique career path opportunity in a creative environment at a time of historic, progressive change in state mental health.

Academic rank begins at the level of Assistant Professor and may be higher depending on credentials. All applicants must be board certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry.  Completion of fellowship training in forensics, addictions, geriatrics and/or public psychiatry provides additional practice opportunities within the hospital. The position offers very competitive pay and benefits, including a relocation allotment.

As the state's only health and science university, OHSU brings together patient care, research, education of the next generation of health care providers and scientists, and community service, to improve the health and well-being of all Oregonians. We are the only hospital in Oregon to be nationally ranked in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals", and this year, the same publication ranked us as No. 1 among Portland metro-area hospitals.

When you join OHSU, you join a dedicated team of caregivers, educators, researchers and administrative professionals who diligently pursue the advancement and application of knowledge to directly benefit the individuals and communities we serve. Each day at OHSU brings a chance to further your learning, discover something new and touch the lives of people in Oregon and beyond.

Contact Information:

Norwood Knight-Richardson, M.D., M.B.A., M.A.
Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry, OHSU
Director, Division of Public Psychiatry
Director, Telepsychiatry
Trustee, OHSU Foundation
psychjob@ohsu.edu