Psychiatrist

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! - Inpatient Psychiatrist

Make a Difference in the Lives of Those Who Need It Most

Are you a dedicated psychiatrist seeking a role where your expertise can profoundly impact lives? Oregon State Hospital (OSH), a division of the Oregon Health Authority, invites you to join our mission-driven team in providing comprehensive, recovery-oriented mental health treatment. We are looking for compassionate and skilled psychiatrists who thrive on clinical challenges, value interdisciplinary collaboration, and are committed to helping individuals achieve successful transitions back to community living.

A Leader in Recovery-Focused Mental Health Treatment

With campuses in Salem and Junction City, the Oregon State Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited and CMS-certified facility serving individuals under civil and forensic commitment. Our hospital provides vital services to individuals experiencing serious mental illness—helping them regain stability, improving functionality, and preparing for reintegration into their communities. Our team of over 40 psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners work together to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care in a supportive and collegial environment.

A Place to Grow, Lead, and Inspire

At OSH, we foster professional growth through rich clinical experiences, leadership opportunities, and academic partnerships. Through our affiliation with Oregon Health & Science University, staff enjoy access to regular grand rounds, continuing medical education, and the opportunity to teach and mentor future mental health professionals. Whether you are experienced in forensic psychiatry, geriatric care, or general adult psychiatry, we welcome your expertise and offer the support you need to thrive in your role.

What will you do?

The Inpatient Psychiatrist reports to the program Supervising Psychiatrist and the OSH Chief of Psychiatry and 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.

The Inpatient Psychiatrist leads the interdisciplinary treatment team by coordinating interdisciplinary clinical formulation and biopsychosocial treatment plan goals, interventions, and delivery and outcome assessment. Duties also includes making recommendations to county mental health agencies, courts, or forensic review bodies (inside and outside OSH) pertaining to risk mitigation and appropriate level of care.

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What are we looking for?

Minimum Qualifications

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

Note

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