On-Call Advanced Practice Clinician (PMHNP) Plus 22% Hourly Premium

Multnomah County • Portland, OR

12d • $68 - $87 • Onsite

About The Position

Multnomah County Corrections Health is seeking an on-call Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide medically necessary health care and mental health assessments to adults in custody in Multnomah County jails. The role serves the Multnomah County Detention Center, Inverness Jail, and Juvenile Detention Center. The current recruitment is for on-call weekday shifts. The clinician is expected to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients and staff, demonstrating active listening, empathy, courtesy, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to promote health behavior changes.

The position involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating behavioral health conditions; coordinating care and referrals; contributing to correctional mental health policies and services; and maintaining clinical records and documentation. The position is eligible for overtime and is designated as an Essential Employee. Compensation is listed as $68.18–$87.19 per hour, with stated premiums and shift differentials.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing.
• One to four years of experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• License required to practice as a Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license as outlined by Oregon Revised Statutes 678.375.
• National certification in psychiatric/mental health from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• CPR certification.
• DEA license.
• Pass a Multnomah County Sheriff's Office background check and required background investigation, including fingerprinting.
• Meet the COVID-19 vaccination requirement or have an approved medical or religious exemption.
• Demonstrate effective, positive, and respectful communication, including active listening, empathy, courtesy, cultural sensitivity, and ability to promote health behavior changes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a correctional facility.
• Training or experience working with Electronic Health Record systems.
• Experience working with targeted groups and ethnically and culturally diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical and psychosocial health assessments and clinical procedures.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic behavioral health conditions, including performing psychiatric evaluations, ordering and interpreting tests, developing and discussing treatment plans, prescribing medications, counseling patients and families, and regularly reevaluating patients.
• Use panel-based IT tools to manage proactive care, preventive screenings, and chronic conditions.
• Track utilization issues, including emergency room visits and hospital admissions.
• Document clinical actions and staff duty assignments.
• Lead psychoeducational groups, evaluate patients, and make referrals as needed.
• Consult with primary care providers, nurses, and behavioral health staff about patient concerns.
• Provide basic care management and refer clients to specialty behavioral health services.
• Identify needs and make referrals for specialty and rehabilitative services.
• Assess and counsel patients on preventive care, providing services or referrals.
• Manage high-risk referrals and document outcomes for care planning and reimbursement.
• Attend required staff meetings, psychiatric consultations, and assigned committees.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for adult correctional mental health services.
• Collaborate on committees to review correctional mental health policies, considering cultural needs.
• Provide clinical coverage for absent colleagues.
• Complete patient documentation and manage the electronic in-basket according to policy.
• Maintain confidential health records to establish team care plans.

Benefits

• Additional 10% hourly premium for Correction Nursing with PMHNP.
• Additional 12% hourly PMHNP premium for ONA.
• Hourly shift differentials of $3 for swing shifts, $6 for graveyard shifts, and $3.50 for weekend shifts.
• Position is eligible for overtime.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level