Psychologist or Psychologist Resident

About Trillium Family Services

We embrace diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views.

The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be in fulfilling our mission of Building Brighter Futures for Children and Families .

Our vision is to create safe communities where children are healthy, and every family has the opportunity for success. Families get the support they need when and where they need it.

There is a focus on prevention and health; organizations and systems are connected in a synergistic sanctuary community that generates : Non violence, Growth and Change, Democracy, Emotional intelligence, social learning, Open communication, and Social Responsibility.

Our investment in the future of each child means that the next generation of Oregonians will have the skills to contribute meaningfully through employment, community service, and raising their own healthy families.

At TFS we believe that every child and family can have a brighter future, through the love we bring together we can make this possible.

There is so much need for mental and emotional support at all levels of our communities.

Our DEI Vision and Mission

Our mission is to foster a company culture where diversity and inclusion is embedded in our core belief system. Our vision is to increase our fundamental awareness around inclusive best practices and execute plans to support an equitable environment.

We will work to create an environment where every employee is considered and valued. We will resist hate, judgment, shame, and blame, focusing instead on difference, choice, compromise, and respect.

We will adopt an understanding that DEI is a journey, not a destination. Through intentionality, we will meet others where they are and learn how to bring each other along.

To take a behind the scenes look our programs please visit our website at https : / / www.trilliumfamily.org /

About the Opportunity :

Join our dynamic multidisciplinary team and play an important part in building brighter futures for children and families! Our psychologists play a unique role providing deeper insights to support treatment with children, adolescents, and families with a diverse spectrum of needs, strengths, backgrounds, and levels of care.

We look to hire people who are passionate about working with a diverse and complex population and who are committed to our vision to foster thriving communities, where children are healthy, and every family has the opportunity for success.

Work in a supportive, collaborative environment with a fun team, and enjoy excellent benefits.

Location : Corvallis (Children Farm Home) or Portland (Parry Center for Children)

Program / Department : Psychology

Schedule : 40 Hours / Week - Exempt

Job Summary :

Seeking either Licensed Psychologist or Psychologist Resident at Trillium Family Services’ Parry Center for Children campus in Portland, Oregon or at The Children's Farm Home located in Corvallis, Oregon.

Required : Ph.D. or Psy.D. degree from an APA-approved psychology program, with focus on child and adolescent assessment and treatment.

Required : Current or immediately pending license as a psychologist in the State of Oregon OR eligible for psychologist residency per Oregon Board of Psychology rules.

Preferred : Two years psychological testing and assessment experience with children and adolescents; experience with multidisciplinary teams treating children, adolescents, and families.

The full-time, salaried position of Psychologist / Psychologist Resident at Parry Center for Children is responsible for the provision of direct psychological assessment of children and adolescents, interaction with families and community teams, and clinical consultation to programs within the agency.

Clients are referred from Trillium programs including inpatient, subacute and residential, day treatment / partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and school-based outpatient programs.

Referral questions may include cognitive, developmental, autism, diagnostic, personality, and forensic assessment. The ideal candidate can produce high-quality psychological evaluations that respond to referring clinicians’ questions in practical and useful ways to help clients succeed in their goals;

can provide feedback to clients, their guardians and other community members that is clear, helpful and accurate; whose clinical work is consistent with the science and ethics of psychology as well as providing value to the agency, our clients, and community partners.

• An ideal candidate also demonstrates cultural and trauma-informed competence, including the ability to understand assessment results, and the limits of assessment, in a culturally responsive manner;
• communicate with and make recommendations to clinicians, families, and clients in a way that is sensitive to cultural contexts and to trauma;

seek ongoing knowledge and skills for cultural responsiveness and culturally appropriate resources; and maintain resilience and self-care in work with populations and individuals who have experienced trauma.

An interest in forensic evaluations with youth who are being evaluated for competency in an adjudicative context is a plus, and support and supervision for forensic certification will be provided (salary increase upon forensic certification).

While testing and assessment are the primary focus, other opportunities may include providing clinical supervision, training, individual / group / family therapy, crisis intervention, and contributing to the agency's diversity, equity, and trauma-informed initiatives.

Licensed psychologist operates independently with a high degree of flexibility and self-management, but also within the strong support of a collegial, friendly and fun team environment.

Employee is responsible for time management and accurate documentation, with a balanced focus on billable services and clinical needs.

Psychologist resident operates semi-independently, with flexible and generous supervision to meet licensure requirements and support professional development.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES : Other duties may be assigned.

About You :

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. degree from an American Psychological Association (APA) approved clinical psychology or counseling psychology program, with focus on child / adolescent assessment and treatment.
• Current license or immediately pending license as a psychologist in the State of Oregon, or eligible for psychologist residency per Oregon Board of Psychology rules.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : Master’s level and Doctoral level practicum students and residents as assigned.

Experience : Psychological testing and assessment experience with children and adolescents; experience with multidisciplinary teams treating children, adolescents, and families preferred.

Benefits :

• 100% Employer Paid Medical, Vision, and Dental for Full Time Employees
• 401k retirement plan matches up to %6 match
• Growth Career track, continuing education, and professional development
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave
• Free meals while on duty!
• Flexible caseload and schedule
• Residency supervision for licensure
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible
• And more!

Physical Demands : For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion, and environment, contact the HR department.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.

Application Details : Position will remain open for current and future recruitment efforts.

If you need accommodation to review the information and / or complete the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Trillium Family Services is a drug free workplace. All final applicants will be subject to a criminal record identification check pursuant to ORS 181.

536.727.537 and agency policy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider and support a culturally linguistically diverse governance, leadership, and workforce.