Clinical Faculty, Pacific Interprofessional Clinic

Description

Pacific University achieves excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people to think, care, create, and pursue justice in our world. We embrace discovery in a close nurturing environment that leads to genuine transformation. Our community is diverse, sustainable, and dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship and practice. 

At Pacific University we thrive in an extraordinary environment, surrounded by the beauty of the great Pacific Northwest, with campus locations in Forest Grove, Hillsboro, and  Eugene. We humbly acknowledge and thank the original caretakers of the lands on which we live, work, teach, acquire and share knowledge.

The College of Health Professions at Pacific University Oregon is seeking applicants for a Clinical Psychologist position in the Pacific University Interprofessional Clinic (PIPC) to begin in spring 2024. The position is a fully-benefitted partially grant funded position with flexible hours (part-time to full-time opportunities) and provides mental health services to our community. In addition, this position provides collaborative supervision to the HOWTO Grant IPisBEST PA post-graduate Behavioral Health Fellowship and there is opportunity to supervise graduate psychology students from the School of Graduate Psychology. Experience in evidence-based primary care clinical services with emphasis on experience with children and youth is preferred. Candidates must be licensed or license eligible in the State of Oregon.

Position Summary

The Clinical Psychologist is responsible for providing comprehensive care to meet the behavioral, physical, and psychosocial needs for patient well-being. This psychologist is housed in the Pacific University Interprofessional Clinic located in downtown Hillsboro, Oregon. This position is involved in: coordinating with other faculty to support diversity, equity, and inclusion curriculum; mentoring and supervision of one PA Fellow and interprofessional healthcare students; serving as the behavioral health content matter expert for the grant project; and participating in ongoing evaluation and improvement.

Grant Management Duties:

• In collaboration with our workforce training partners, Central City Concern and Unity Center for Behavioral Health, coordinate supervised clinical practice experiences for PA Fellow.
• Serve as the behavioral health content expert and assist with curriculum development.
• In collaboration with HOWTO Grant personnel, supervise and mentor students from the College of Health Professions, and one PA Fellow each academic year.
• Coordinate diversity programming focusing on equity, social determinants of health, and cultural awareness for interprofessional learners, in collaboration with School of Graduate Psychology faculty.

Clinical Practice Duties:

• Coordinate patient care with clinic management to ensure that programmatic accreditation standards are met, and that FERPA and HIPAA rules are followed, and in accordance with appropriate use of EPIC OCHIN healthcare records.
• Perform billing, coding, and charting duties with accuracy, efficiency, and within 24 hours of patient visit.
• Mentor PA and interprofessional learners in the clinical setting.
• Other duties as assigned to achieve grant and clinical practice goals and objectives.

Qualifications

Experience Required for Position:

• Licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Oregon without restrictions 
• Experience in providing behavioral health and addiction treatment services in primary and specialty care settings
• Preference will be given to experience with children and youth
• Experience in graduate medical curriculum development, implementation, and ongoing programmatic assessment
• Experience with team-focused patient care, collaborating with interprofessional clinicians, including PAs, MDs, DOs, NPs, Pharmacists, and others.
• Knowledge of and experience in mentoring graduate students
• Ability to effectively operate diverse computer systems and electronic medical records

Applicants should submit the following:

1. Letter of interest
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Names of three professional references

At Pacific University we are dedicated to providing experiences that are authentic, holistic, equity minded, and responsive. We continue to develop our equity practices with a particular focus on racial equity.

For qualifying employees, our benefits include generous paid time off for vacation, holidays (including winter break) and sick leave. We offer medical coverage with alternative care (in-network services covered at 100% after payroll deduction), comprehensive dental, vision plans, 9% contribution to retirement after one year of service with no match required, free mental health appointments, and tuition remission for employees and their dependents. We cover employer paid life, short term disability, and long term disability insurance. On campus benefits include free access to our sports facility and library, with discounts on campus food, bookstore purchases, clinic services, and gear rentals through our outdoor program (kayaks, snow shoes, bikes and more).

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  Studies have shown that candidates that are female and/or BIPOC are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications they find in the job description. We are seeking the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be a person who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every minimum qualification described or are unsure if your experience could be considered related experience.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

It is the policy of Pacific University not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military, veteran or Vietnam Era status, or any other protected classification recognized by applicable law, in admission, access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, or any other applicable state or federal law, or city ordinance. Questions or complaints may be directed to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116, provost@pacificu.edu.

Application materials will be screened and interview candidates will be selected and notified by telephone.  The hiring process normally consists of several interviews and can last several weeks depending on the position.  All applicants will be notified once the position is filled.  Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.