Graduate Research Assistant Jobs in Springfield, OR

Department Overview

About OHSULink www.ohsu.eduOHSU's singular focus on improving health starts with Oregonians and has global impact. We are the only academic health center in Oregon, but we're also nationally distinct as a university dedicated solely to advancing health sciences. This allows us to concentrate resources on research to prevent and cure disease, on education that prepares physicians, dentists, nurses and other health professionals to succeed in an evolving health care environment, and on patient care that incorporates the latest knowledge and discoveries. We have 18,000 employees and secure competitive research funding of more than $400 million a year. As a public organization, we provide community outreach and services for Oregon's most vulnerable populations. OHSU's stated mission to improve the health and quality of life for all Oregonians through excellence, innovation and leadership in health care, education and research.

About The Institute on Development and Disability (IDD)Link https://www.ohsu.edu/institute-on-development-and-disability/about-us

The Institute on Development and Disability within the Department of Pediatrics at OHSU works with patients, families, clinicians, researchers and many other professionals to meet the goal of improving the lives of people with disabilities. We perform research and care to support every patient, from premature babies to older adults, facing changes in life due to the onset of disabling conditions. With more than 100 years of practice, we understand how to best meet the needs of our patients and their families in Oregon and beyond.

About CDRC EugeneLink https://www.ohsu.edu/doernbecher/CDRC Eugene

The Eugene campus of the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center provides interdisciplinary clinical services for persons with developmental disabilities and other special health care needs. CDRC Eugene programs and services are provided at the Clinical Services Building on the University of Oregon campus.

Function/Duties of Position

The full-time annual base salary range for this position at an Assistant Professor is $129,626 to $158,168; commensurate with experience and rank. Base pay does not include incentive pay, hiring bonuses, or additional benefits such as retirement contributions.

This position supports the clinical, educational, and/or research goals of the Institute on Development & Disability, Child Development & Rehabilitation Center to improve the lives of children and adults with child onset disabilities

The individual in this position provides psychological evaluation, assessment and treatment services and participates in the clinical instruction/supervision for psychology students and interns.                                                                

The duties of this position include:

• Conducts psychological evaluations and assessments including clinical interviews, behavioral assessments, and administers standard psychological tests.
• Provides short term, solution focused psychological treatment services to foster adjustment and adaptive coping with disability, special health needs, chronic illness, and behavioral/psychological difficulties.
• Supervises psychology students and interns in clinical training at the Eugene CDRC office.
• Participates in CDRC interdisciplinary diagnostic team assessments and treatment planning.
• Coordinates clinical services with community providers as needed.
• Provides guest lectures to University of Oregon courses and formal presentations to community groups as time permits.
• Assists the Eugene CDRC Clinical Director in monitoring clinical productivity and revenue reports for clinical activities undertaken.
• Demonstrates Core Competencies expected of all OHSU employees in the areas of Accountability, Integrity, Diversity, Respect, Service Orientation, Teamwork and Collaboration, and Communication.
• Complies with OHSU policies related to Code of conduct, Respect in the workplace, and all applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole.

*This position is located in Eugene, OR*

Required Qualifications

• PhD, Graduate from an APA approved Psychology Program.
• Training/experience providing behavioral pediatric treatment (brief).
• Experience with infant, child, adolescent, and family assessment.
• Diagnostic experience with conditions affecting learning and behavior.  
• Experience with children presenting diagnostic questions of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning and intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, trauma and learning problems preferred.
• Knowledge/familiarity with special education eligibility procedures and criteria.
• Licensed or eligible for Psychology licensure in Oregon.
• Current Oregon Driver's License.

Additional Details

***Apply here online. Please be sure to upload a Cover Letter and Resume or CV.***

*This position is located in Eugene, OR*

Why apply to OHSU?We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.eduEmployment Type: FULL_TIME