Assistant or Associate Professor - Early Childhood Psychologist
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Healthcare
Psychology, Mental Health
Overview
Assistant or Associate Professor - Early Childhood Psychologist
US-OR-Portland
Requisition :
Position Category: Faculty/Provider
Job Type: Faculty
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Department of Psychiatry
Posting Salary Range: Competitive and commensurate with experience
Posting FTE: 1.00
HR Mission: School of Medicine
Drug Testable: Yes
About the Department and OrganizationAbout OHSU 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 Doernbecher s strong tradition of teamwork, diversity and interdisciplinary care supports our belief that all children deserve the best. We have more specialists in children s health than anywhere else in the state and offer advanced treatments, collaborations, and research opportunities.
About The Department of Psychiatry https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./psychiatry
The fundamental purpose of OHSU and The Department of Psychiatry is to improve well-being.
The OHSU Department of Psychiatry is part of the OHSU Brain Institute
, focusing on clinical treatment, research, and training. Our specialists care for people of every culture and background, and we value diversity and inclusion in treatment, teaching and service.
About Portland and Oregon
Portland is a vibrant city with access to outdoor activities and cultural amenities, reflecting a high quality of life in the Pacific Northwest.
Function/Duties of PositionThe Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) has an outstanding opportunity for a psychologist to join our growing team of psychologists and psychiatrists and to contribute to clinical care, education, and program development. The appointee shall provide clinical and educational services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.
Primary roles include (1) patient care and (2) supervision and teaching within the psychiatry residency and psychology doctoral programs.
The successful candidate will be a clinician/educator with an area of emphasis complementary to existing clinical teams and services, with expertise in early childhood evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. The role is focused on early identification of developmental, emotional and behavioral concerns, with the provision of evidence-based interventions to promote healthy growth and resilience in young children.
Our patients include staff families of the medical university, patients seen in the various medical departments and members of the community. The position is housed within the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic at OHSU.
The duties of this position include:
- Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments of infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children including cognitive, developmental, behavioral, and socio-emotional evaluations.
- Deliver evidence-based individual, dyadic and family treatments for early childhood mental health concerns (e.g., anxiety, behavioral dysregulation, trauma, attachment disruptions, autism). Offer parental guidance, training, and support for varying issues including developmental milestones, emotional-behavioral management, and attachment.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, pediatricians, social workers, educators and other professionals to coordinate care.
- Support OHSU s educational mission through active participation in lectures, curriculum development and clinical supervision for the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program and the Psychiatry Residency program on topics related to assessment and intervention with young children and families.
- Participate in the scholarly life of the University including through Grand Rounds, consultation, and instruction. Serve on Departmental and University committees as appropriate.
- Engage in scholarly endeavors including research, program evaluation and dissemination of best practices in early childhood mental health, as appropriate and with approval.
- Doctoral degree in clinical psychology (or related field) from an APA accredited graduate program, completion of an APA…
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