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Emory University - FSAP

Assistant or Associate Professor - Early Childhood Psychologist

Emory University - FSAP, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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Assistant or Associate Professor – Early Childhood Psychologist Location: US-OR-Portland

Department Overview About OHSU: OHSU’s singular focus on improving health starts with Oregonians and has global impact. OHSU is the only academic health center in Oregon and is dedicated solely to advancing health sciences. The institution supports research that prevents and cures disease, educates physicians, dentists, nurses and other health professionals, and provides patient care that incorporates the latest knowledge. OHSU employs 18,000 people and secures more than $400 million in competitive research funding per year.

About OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital: With a strong tradition of teamwork, diversity and interdisciplinary care, Doernbecher is Oregon’s leading children's hospital. It offers the newest and most advanced treatments, innovative collaborations, and research opportunities, serving children throughout Oregon, Southwest Washington and beyond.

About the Department of Psychiatry: The Department of Psychiatry, part of the OHSU Brain Institute, delivers excellent clinical treatment, leads innovative research, and offers hands‑on training for future psychiatrists. The department values diversity and provides care to patients of all cultural backgrounds.

About Portland and Oregon: Portland is a vibrant city bisected by the Willamette River, known for its accessibility to the Oregon coast, Mt. Hood, and a culture of cyclists, hikers, coffee shops, and the arts.

Function/Duties of Position The Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at OHSU seeks a psychologist to join a growing team of psychologists and psychiatrists. The appointee will provide clinical care, education, and program development. Primary roles include patient care and supervision and teaching within the psychiatry residency and psychology doctoral programs.

Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments of infants, toddlers, and preschool‑aged children, including cognitive, developmental, behavioral, and socio‑emotional evaluations.

Deliver evidence‑based individual, dyadic, and family treatments for early childhood mental health concerns, such as anxiety, behavioral dysregulation, trauma, attachment disruptions, and autism. Provide parental guidance, training, and support for developmental milestones and emotional‑behavioral management.

Collaborate with psychiatrists, pediatricians, social workers, educators, and other professionals to coordinate care.

Support OHSU’s educational mission through active participation in lectures, curriculum development, and clinical supervision of the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program and the Psychiatry Residency program on assessment and intervention with young children and families.

Participate in the scholarly life of the University, including Grand Rounds, consultation, instruction, and service on departmental and university committees.

Engage in research, program evaluation, and dissemination of best practices in early childhood mental health, as approved.

Required Qualifications

Doctoral degree in clinical psychology (or related field) from an APA‑accredited graduate program, completion of an APA‑accredited internship with necessary post‑doctoral supervised training.

Licensed or license‑eligible in the state of Oregon.

Specialized training, experience, and strong capabilities in early childhood assessment and evidence‑based psychotherapies, including structured interview tools (e.g., ADOS‑2, WPPSI) and culturally responsive approaches such as play therapy and dyadic treatments (e.g., Parent‑Child Interaction Therapy).

Experience and or demonstrated readiness to work well in an interdisciplinary setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional experience with clinical education of trainees.

Additional Details Apply online. Please upload a Cover Letter and Resume or CV.

All are welcome Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the AAEO Department at 503‑494‑5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.

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