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

Multnomah County • Portland, OR

10d • 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 weekday on-call shifts. The clinician is expected to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients and staff, using active listening, empathy, courtesy, and cultural sensitivity, and to support patients in modifying health behaviors.

The position provides comprehensive behavioral and physical health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, and clinical documentation. The clinician collaborates with primary care and behavioral health teams, participates in correctional mental health policy work, and provides clinical coverage for absent colleagues. The role is designated as an essential employee and is eligible for overtime. Compensation is listed as $68.18–$87.19 per hour, with additional premiums and shift differentials described in the posting.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing.
• One to four years of experience demonstrating 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 an appropriate organization, such as 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.
• Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption.
• Ability to meet the communication and patient-care expectations described for the role.

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, designing and discussing treatment plans, prescribing medications, counseling patients and families, and conducting regular reevaluations.
• 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 and evaluate and refer patients as needed.
• Consult with primary care providers, nurses, and behavioral health staff regarding 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 and provide 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 reviewing 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 premium for the PMHNP premium (ONA).
• Hourly shift differentials for swing ($3 per hour), graveyard ($6 per hour), and weekend ($3.50 per hour) shifts.
• Eligible for overtime.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level