Chief of Psychiatry

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Chief of Psychiatry 

The primary purpose of this position is to provide top-tier executive leadership and direction for the Psychiatry Department. This role oversees psychiatric services across both campuses, ensures the delivery of high-quality clinical care, and participates actively in executive-level decision-making on sensitive and mission-critical issues. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative clinical leader who excels in communication, demonstrates sound judgment, and consistently delivers follow-through in a complex, high-stakes environment. 

What you will do!   

In this executive leadership role, you will serve as the Chief of Psychiatry for Oregon State Hospital (OSH), providing strategic direction, clinical oversight, and administrative leadership for all psychiatry services. Your work will directly advance OSH’s mission to deliver therapeutic, evidence-based, patient-centered care. 

Clinical Leadership 

You will oversee all psychiatric services, ensuring trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and regulatory-compliant care. You will set clinical standards, support coordinated interdisciplinary treatment, and maintain continuity-of-care practices. You will also evaluate admission referrals, provide expert consultation for complex cases, and maintain clinical privileges through direct patient care. 

Administrative Leadership 

You will lead and support Supervising Psychiatrists and clinical teams, manage recruitment and onboarding, and promote a high-performing, diverse workforce. Responsibilities include participating in executive committees, supporting training programs, collaborating on electronic health record improvements, and maintaining strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. You will foster equitable decision-making, address issues promptly, and engage staff in continuous improvement. 

Fiscal Management 

You will oversee the Psychiatry Department’s budget, monitor expenditures, forecast resource needs, and partner with the hospital CFO on financial planning and contract management. You will identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen overall financial performance. 

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 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.    

What We Are Looking For    

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

• Unencumbered license to practice medicine in the State of Oregon, or the ability to obtain one by the time of appointment. 

• Board Certification in Psychiatry by the (ABPN), or the ability to obtain certification within required timelines. 

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a clinical, hospital, or behavioral health setting, including oversight of multidisciplinary teams, clinical operations, or program administration. 

Desired Attributes: The following are skills and lived experiences that we have identified as key to success in this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you possess any of these, please let us know in your application.    

 Application Guidance    

How to Apply: Submission Requirements - At the time of application, ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your resume/CV. 

External Candidates: Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.    

Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.    

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Reminders:    

Your candidate profile and application materials are great opportunities to showcase your interest in the position and highlight your skills and experience. Submissions will be screened for consistency and communication skills, including attention to detail, spelling, and grammar. For more tips and guidance, check out What you need to know to get the job!    

Oregon State Hospital Chief position based in Salem, Or.  

This position is 100% on site. Please check SECTION 4. WORKING CONDITIONS, of the position description linked above to review more details regarding the details surrounding the working conditions.    

Please download and save a copy of this job announcement and linked position description, as it is not available after the application deadline. For questions about the announcement, or if you require an alternate format to apply, please contact Barry Lein at email: barry.lein@oha.oregon.gov and phone/text: 503-440-6484    

Benefits of Joining Our Team    

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 medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.    

Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.    

Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 10 hours per month.    

Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.    

Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).    

Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.    

Additional Details    

The information in your application will be used to complete an Equal Pay Analysis to determine salary placement upon hire. Visit the Department of Administrative Services Equal Pay Analysis Webpage for more information.    

The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification.    

Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.    

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The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, committed to diversity and pay equity.