Chief Medical Officer

Overview

Job Description

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply. At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Chief Medical Officer

Oregon State Hospital (OSH) is seeking an exceptional Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to lead the clinical vision of our secure, recovery-oriented, forensic psychiatric hospital. In this position you will lead OSH’s clinical operations, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and recovery-oriented patient care. You will manage multiple clinical and administrative departments that report up through two deputies and an office manager.

These departments include, but are not limited to, Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Work, Medicine, Treatment Services, Pharmacy, Laboratory and Program Directors. You will direct patient treatment, oversee program development and evaluation, manage budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement policies and procedures that promote equitable, inclusive, and trauma-informed care and workplace practices. Serving on the OSH Senior Leadership Team, you will help shape organizational priorities, drive cross-departmental decision-making, and guide resource allocation to advance hospital goals.

Throughout your work, you will model professional, accountable, and collaborative leadership while embedding OSH’s mission, vision, and values into every decision.

Initial Posting Date: 01/15/2026

Final date to receive applications: 02/09/2026

Agency: Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range: $30,920 - $33,927

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Chief Medical Officer

Must possess an unencumbered license to practice medicine, with board certification in psychiatry in the State of Oregon. Subspecialty certification in forensic psychiatry is preferred.

Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible clinical leadership or medical management experience in a hospital, preferably in an inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health setting.

Demonstrated success in managing clinical teams, improving systems and navigating regulatory environments.

Experience directing or supervising clinical managers or senior clinical staff, including hiring, performance evaluation, and development.

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain partnerships and collaboration with Nursing, Operations and Administration.

Experience monitoring and managing departmental or clinical budgets, including resource allocation, cost monitoring, and collaboration on budget planning.

The following attributes are identified as key to success for this role  you have any of these, please indicate in your application.

• Extensive leadership experience in inpatient psychiatry, forensic services, or correctional health care.
• Experience shaping clinical policies, treatment models and long-term strategies.
• Implementation of trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and equitable practices.
• Demonstrated experience leading initiatives that strengthen patient safety and regulatory compliance.
• Executive oversight of inpatient clinical services, including supervision of multiple clinical discipline leaders.
• Direct involvement in inpatient psychiatric operations, including oversight of high-acuity or complex patients.
• Establishment and evaluation of clinical standards and treatment practices using data to monitor effectiveness and outcomes.
• Accountability for management of clinical leaders, including hiring, performance evaluation, coaching, and addressing conduct within a structured environment.

Your candidate profile and application are your opportunity to showcase your skills and interest in this role. Submissions will be reviewed for clarity, consistency, and communication skills, and for alignment with the guidance provided below:

• Resume – Attach your current resume that clearly outlines your education and work experience relevant to this position.
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