Chief Medical Officer

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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. 

For a full review of the position description, please click here. 

What We Are Looking For 

Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be reflected in your application for consideration. 

• 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. 

Desired Attributes: The following are desired attributes that we have identified as key to success for this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you have any of these, please let us know 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 through policy development, staff training, or program implementation in a healthcare setting. 

• Demonstrated experience leading initiatives that strengthen patient safety and regulatory compliance. 

• Demonstrated executive oversight of inpatient clinical services, including supervision of multiple clinical discipline leaders. 

• Direct involvement in inpatient psychiatric operations, including oversight of care for high-acuity or complex patients, consultation on high-risk cases, and participation in admission, transfer, or level-of-care decisions. 

• Establishment and evaluation of clinical standards and treatment practices, using policies, procedures, and performance data to monitor effectiveness, continuity of care, and patient outcomes. 

• Accountability for management of clinical leaders and managers, including hiring, performance evaluation, coaching, and addressing conduct or performance issues within a structured or unionized environment. 

Application Guidance 

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 in the below: 

Submission Requirements: 

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

• Cover Letter – Attach a cover letter that describes your experiences, skills, and knowledge relevant to this position and the desired attributes. A cover letter is required for consideration. 

• Supplemental Questions – Answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately. 

• Final Check! – Before submitting, confirm that all required materials are included, and your Workday Job History is current. The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.  

How to Apply: 

• External Candidates:  Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage or click the “Apply” tab above to submit your application, following all submission requirements. 

• Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login, following all submission requirements. 

After You Apply: 

• Complete any pending tasks in Workday under “My Applications” prior to the application deadline. 

• Check your email (including junk folder) and Workday inbox regularly for updates on your application. 

Reminders: 

• We value our veterans! To protect your information and ensure correct processing, please follow the instructions for submitting your Veterans’ Preference documentation. 

• Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline.  

About the Team & Benefits of Joining 

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from.  

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you. We also offer a competitive benefits package including: 

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family. 

• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare. 

• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 10 hours/month. 

• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. 

• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP). 

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon. 

Additional Details 

• This announcement is for one, full-time, permanent, management service, Chief Medical Officer position based in Salem and Junction City, Oregon. 

• This position is primarily conducted in an office complex but includes time in public and high security settings and may include telework. “Review Section 4: Working Conditions” in the position description (linked above) for more information. 

• Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check and a driving records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment. 

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying range. If the successful candidate qualifies for PERS, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. For more information, see the Classification and Compensation page. 

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process. 

• This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E-Verify to verify work authorization. If your employment eligibility depends on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet the requirements for this position. 

• We evaluate candidates based on their own skills and experience. Unless explicitly approved, outside resources – including Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools – are not permitted during assessments or interviews. Use of unauthorized resources will disqualify a candidate from further consideration. 

Contact Information 
Recruiter: See Eun Kim  
Email: See-Eun.Kim@oha.oregon.gov 
Phone (text friendly): 971-719-1204 

Accommodation Requests (ADA): OHA provides reasonable accommodations under the ADA, which may include alternative formats of materials or language support. If you need an accommodation to apply for this position or participate in the selection process, please contact the recruiter listed above. 

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