Director of Forensic Evaluation Service (Supervising Physician)

Initial Posting Date:

05/01/2026

Application Deadline:

07/31/2026

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$29,003 - $31,825

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Director of Forensic Evaluation Service (Supervising Physician)

Job Description:

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

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Director of Forensic Evaluation Service (Supervising Physician)

NOTE: A cover letter and resume are required to be attached to your application for this position.  To bypass the application process, please email your cover letter and resume to cynthia.phipps-roman@oha.oregon.gov.

The Forensic Evaluation Service (FES) Director leads, supports, and coordinates the activities of the Forensic Evaluation Service, Legal Affairs Department at the Oregon State Hospital (OSH) serving individuals from the courts, including those found Guilty Except for Insanity (GEI), deemed incompetent to aid in their defense, or civilly committed. This position provides clinical supervision and administrative management of FES staff including psychiatrists, psychologists, and support staff and oversees the quality of forensic evaluations (competency, criminal responsibility, and risk), reviews peer evaluations and conducts complex assessments. The FES Director assures compliance with federal and state laws, administrative rules, the Joint Commission and CMS standards, OSH policies, and professional standards of practice.

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What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be reflected in your application for consideration.

You must possess:

• Board certification in general psychiatry and be either board eligible or have board certification in forensic 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. 

• Minimum 2 years’ experience managing clinical and administrative staff.

Desired Attributes: The following list contains desired attributes that have been identified as key to success in this role at OHA. These are the attributes we look for in our top candidate. If you have these, please let us know in your application materials.

• 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