Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

About us :

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 with 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.

Are you ready to help children and families "Build a Brighter Future"?

If so, we have exciting opportunities available to join our dedicated team of Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists in our Portland Metro and Mid-Willamette Valley locations.

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A bout the Opportunity :

Main Purpose of the Staff Psychiatrist role is to provide psychiatric assessment, treatment, and oversight of all cases assigned to their care, and the provision of clinical leadership to assigned treatment teams.

They should also be able to assist in providing administrative and educational support to assigned programs as designated by the TFS Chief Medical Officer.

Successful candidate must have successfully completed a general psychiatry residency and postdoctoral fellowship in child psychiatry and must be licensed by the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners and have DEA certificate to prescribe schedule II medications including benzodiazepines and stimulants.

Staff psychiatrists must have a minimum of 2 years of experience working with child and adolescent psychiatric patients.

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas :

• Collaborate with TFS Access department in determining the appropriateness of referred cases to Trillium Family Services' programs.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations that include a DSM-5 and ICD-10 diagnosis of all youth entering their assigned programs.
• Participate in Treatment Planning Reviews of all assigned cases and taking a leadership role in updating, approving, and conferring with team members on the Master Treatment Plan, Reviews and Discharges for all assigned clinical programs.
• Provide appropriate documentation for all psychiatric appointments.
• Monitor and assess overall client care. Be available to lead discussions during Clinical Review Board meetings on assigned cases.
• Order and review prescriptions for psychotropic drugs as clinically indicated.
• Complete in a timely manner all clinical documentation as required by agency policy and in accordance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Assist treatment team in obtaining consultation from indicated medical specialists and allied health professionals.

Job Knowledge :

In addition to having a general knowledge of child psychiatric assessment and treatment, all staff psychiatrists are expected to be familiar with the TFS policies and procedures as they pertain to the care of their assigned cases.

They are also expected to be familiar with governmental guidelines, community standards for psychiatric care, and American Psychiatric Association professional standards regarding ethical behavior.

This general level of knowledge will enable staff psychiatrists to meet the goal that they be able to work independently without the need for constant supervision.

The TFS Chief Medical Officer will assist staff psychiatrists regarding questions pertaining to any of the aforementioned knowledge requirements.

Benefits Include :

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company-paid comprehensive health, vision & dental insurance for full time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employees may purchase additional voluntary life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with agency match up to 6%
• Generous sick leave and vacation package

Application Details : Consideration of candidates will be on-going, and position may close after 3 days of original posting.

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

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

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 culturally linguistically diverse governance, leadership, and workforce.