Childcare Program Director Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Initial Posting Date: 08/18/2026. Application Deadline: 09/30/2026.

Agency: Oregon Health Authority.

Salary Range: $29,003 - $31,825.

Office: Oregon State Hospital, Salem Campus.

Location: Salem, OR.

Full-time, permanent, in-office.

Salary: $29,003 - $31,825 per month.

Job Description: The Supervising Psychiatrist leads, supports, and coordinates the activities of subordinate psychiatric physicians and nurse practitioners at the Oregon State Hospital, and may serve as a primary physician on a unit when resource needs require. In this capacity, the Supervising Psychiatrist ensures compliance with Federal and State laws, Administrative Rules, Joint Commission and CMS standards, OSH policies, and professional standards of practice. The Supervising Psychiatrist is also a member of the program executive team, and collaborates with associate chiefs in other clinical disciplines, as well as the program director, to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of clinical processes within the program. This includes oversight of program-wide, unit-wide, and individual patient processes and the treatment provided.

• Board certification in general psychiatry at the time of appointment.
• Physician's license issued by the Oregon Board of Medical Examiners at the time of appointment and maintain the licensure throughout employment.
• 3 years minimum experience in an inpatient or outpatient setting.

• Advanced knowledge of psychiatric care, including forensic and complex clinical cases, with the ability to provide high-level consultation and direct treatment when needed.
• Experience guiding, mentoring and supporting psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners to ensure quality standards and implement recovery-oriented, evidence-based care while fostering a collaborative, patient-centered environment.
• Experience balancing clinical and administrative responsibilities, program planning, policy implementation, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Experience thriving in a dynamic hospital setting, embracing clinical challenges, and utilizing collaborative problem-solving techniques to address barriers to patient care and staff development.
• Experience leading risk management initiatives and structured pathways for forensic patients, including transition planning and community reintegration.

Preference may be given to candidates who possess extensive inpatient, leadership and psychiatric clinical experience providing oversight and direction on clinical issues.

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Additional Details: This announcement is for one full-time, permanent management service supervisory Supervising Psychiatrist (Supervising Physician) based in Salem, Oregon. This is an in-office position.

Employment is contingent upon a criminal records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire and throughout employment. OSH employees are required to have a criminal records check every two years.

The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying range. If the successful candidate qualifies for PERS, the salary range will increase by 6.95%. For more information, see the Classification and Compensation page.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship.

Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete I‑9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. OHA will use E‑Verify to verify work authorization. If your employment eligibility depends on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet the requirements for this position.

The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, committed to fair employment practices and pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate based on protected class – including race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation – and does not screen applicants based on current or past compensation. Salary is determined through a fair review of your education, experience, and training as it relates to the position. OHA is an anti‑racist organization working to eliminate health inequities and dismantle structural barriers that impact underserved communities.

The Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce.

If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”

Recruiter: Cyndi Phipps-Roman

Email: cynthia.phipps-roman@oha.oregon.gov

Phone (text friendly): 503-569-0066

OHA provides reasonable accommodations under the ADA, which may include alternative formats of materials or language support. If you need an accommodation to apply for this position or participate in the selection process, please contact the recruiter listed above.