Psychologist ResidentPostDoc 202620267

NORTHWEST ADHD TREATMENT CENTER, INC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 54,900 - 67,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

A mental health center in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a postdoc Psychologist for the 2025-2026 residency program. The role involves assessing and treating adults or children with ADHD and mood disorders in an outpatient setting. Ideal candidates will have a PsyD or PhD, experience in relevant therapies, and strong interpersonal skills. The position is full-time, offering $61,000 per year plus comprehensive benefits including health insurance and professional development opportunities. Flexible scheduling is available.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a PsyD or PhD in clinical or counseling psychology.
• Experience in assessing and treating ADHD in outpatient settings is preferred.
• Must maintain documentation in compliance with all relevant guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for ADHD and other mood disorders weekly.
• Administer the TOVA test and other assessments.
• Lead a weekly therapy group.

Skills

Experience in treating ADHD

Differential diagnosis skills

Time management

Accurate documentation practices

Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Professional communication skills

Education

PsyD or PhD in clinical or counseling psychology

Completion of APPIC or APA-accredited internship

Tools

TOVA test

Test of Memory Malingering

Job description

Northwest ADHD Treatment Center is now accepting postdoc Psychologist residency applications for the 2025-2026 academic year. We are interviewing immediately for positions to start approximately mid September of 2025. This residency is designed for adult treatment focused, or child and adolescent treatment focused clinicians. The position includes professional support and development opportunities that exceeds the minimum requirements for supervised practice to attain licensure as a psychologist in Oregon.

This is a full-time, 12 month position with the potential to be hired full time after residency and licensure. Our ideal candidates are those with experience in treating adults, or children and adolescents.

Experience assessing and treating ADHD, mood, and anxiety disorders in an outpatient setting is highly preferred. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in differential diagnosis to rule in ADHD and rule out other mood, anxiety, developmental, or cognitive disorders. Experience in the administration of continuous performance tests and Weschler measures are a plus. Time management and accurate and concise documentation practices will help candidates excel in this position.

Postdoctoral residents will spend a significant amount of time assessing patients for ADHD and other mood disorders. They will be responsible for administering the TOVA (Test of Variables of Attention) test, the Test of Memory Malingering (TOMM) and related measures on a weekly basis. Residents also lead a therapy group of their design weekly, and see an average of 18- 20 patients per week in an outpatient setting. This position includes weekly interdisciplinary group consultation time and direct supervision from a licensed Psychologist. Opportunities to engage in research may be available. Every week, our psychologist residents participate in a didactic, interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, and at least 1 hour of individual supervision with a licensed psychologist.

Eligible candidates must have a PsyD or PhD in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited program and must have completed an APPIC or APA-accredited internship prior to start date. Dissertation must be complete to apply; ABD applications will be considered on a case by case basis. Applicants must be in an approved Residency Contract with the Oregon Board of Psychology prior to beginning clinical work; a position offer will be revoked if an individual is unable to enter an Oregon Board of Psychology approved Residency Contract.

Applicants must demonstrate an ability to assess and treat ADHD, work as an effective interdisciplinary team member, and maintain patient confidentiality and documentation in compliance with state, federal, professional, and ethical guidelines. Applicants must also demonstrate an ability to consistently utilize professional communication and conflict resolution skills with patients and staff.

The schedule for this position is 40 hours per week, exact hours to be determined by site needs and resident preferences. Residents are offered competitive salaries plus benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, professional liability insurance, PTO, and paid holidays. Residents may also be eligible for short and long term disability insurance, and research-related stipends.

Program start date is approximate, depending upon the date of the candidate's completion of internship, and the date on which the Oregon Board of Psychology approves the residency contract. After the application deadline, qualified applicants will be contacted to informally discuss the position and to schedule a formal interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $61,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Outpatient
• Private practice

Northwest ADHD Treatment Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.