PSU's Regional Research Institute for Human Services (RRI), where the Oregon Center of Excellence for Assertive Community Treatment (OCEACT) is housed, is part of the School of Social Work. The RRI conducts innovative research and program evaluation that address critical community issues. We work at the intersection of research, practice, training, and policy with local, state, regional, national, and international agencies and partners. The quality of our community-based participatory action work has gained us a national reputation.

The goal of the Oregon Center of Excellence for Assertive Community Treatment (OCEACT) is to support the implementation and sustainability of Assertive Community Treatment in Oregon, ensuring that services are consistent with the evidence-based Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model, Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs), and current research. OCEACT's primary function is to provide technical assistance and support based on current and relevant research for the implementation and use of the Tool for Measuring Assertive Community Treatment (TMACT) for Oregon ACT teams.

The Statewide ACT Trainer coordinates training for the implementation of evidence-based Assertive Community Treatment in selected sites across the state. This role conducts fidelity reviews for ACT programs and provides training, both virtually and on-site at annual events. Duties include:

ACT Technical Assistance and Fidelity Reviews:

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity. The starting annual salary range for this position will be $63,816 to $66,756, but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR. This is a benefited position: benefits include 95% premium paid health insurance, retirement plan, and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools.