Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (0.5-0.75 FTE)
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Job Summary
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Options Counseling and Family Services founded in 1991 in Florence Oregon has since expanded to serve fourteen counties in western Oregon. Headquartered in Eugene we provide quality mental health and family preservation services to diverse communities. Committed to supporting health safety and empowerment.
Benefits
Options offer these benefits to our full-time employees (full-time is any employee working 30 hours per week) company-paid health/vision and dental long-term disability and life insurance; for a full list of all benefits please view our website: have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they have every one of the qualifications as described. We are most interested in finding the best candidate and our hiring processes are centered on assessing candidates based on diverse experience. Please let us know if you have questions.
Qualifications
Overview
We are seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our community mental health team in Salem Oregon. This part-time position (.50.75 FTE) offers flexibility a supportive team environment and the opportunity to provide meaningful psychiatric care to children and adults in a community-based setting.
This role is well-suited for clinicians looking to balance clinical work with other professional or personal commitments while remaining deeply engaged in mission-driven care.
General Description
The PMHNP provides psychiatric evaluations medication management and limited psychotherapy services for clients receiving community mental health services. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team the PMHNP supports individuals and families in addressing mental health substance use and related social needs through trauma-informed and collaborative care.
Primary responsibilities include initial and ongoing psychiatric assessments medication management treatment planning and clinical consultation with therapists and QMHPs.
Why Youll Enjoy This Role
- Flexible FTE (.50.75) with predictable scheduling
- Clinic-based role in Salem with a consistent client population
- Team-based care model with therapists care coordinators and medical providers
- Mission-driven work serving diverse and underserved communities
- Clinical consultation and shared coverage with other prescribers
Minimum Qualifications
- Licensed or license-eligible Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in the State of Oregon
- Prescriptive authority and active DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
- Eligible for credentialing with Medicaid and other payers
- Strong clinical judgment organization and communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with therapists QMHPs and medical staff
- Commitment to respectful inclusive and unbiased care
- Ability to pass required background checks and/or fingerprinting
Preferred Qualifications
- Two or more years of PMHNP or psychiatric nursing experience (new graduates considered)
- Experience in community mental health or integrated care settings
- Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and follow-up psychiatric evaluations
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
- Develop and review treatment plans collaboratively with the care team
- Provide psychiatric consultation to therapists and QMHPs
- Review and approve annual service plans for medical necessity
- Coordinate care with primary care providers and external partners
- Provide crisis intervention services as clinically indicated
- Participate in shared team-supported call rotation
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
- Participate in team meetings and quality improvement activities
- Support harm-reduction approaches related to substance use
Working Conditions
- Combination of direct client care and documentation
- Primarily daytime hours with some flexibility
- Community mental health environment serving clients with complex needs
- Ability to manage interruptions and maintain focus in a dynamic setting
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