Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - PMHNP (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner)
About The Position
If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all. Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – PMHNP (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner) The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides psychiatric and medical services to assigned patients which included diagnosis, mental status evaluation, pharmacologic management, risk assessment, and use of physical examination, laboratory, imaging, and other discipline assessments as necessary. This position also leads the interdisciplinary treatment team which includes coordination of interdisciplinary clinical formulation and biopsychosocial treatment plan goals, interventions, delivery and outcome assessment. For a full review of the position description, please click here.
Requirements
- Possession of a current Oregon Nurse Practitioner license issued by the Oregon State Board of Nursing
- A current Prescriptive Authority Certification within the Oregon APRN Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge and experience in psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, with skill in prescribing and managing psychotropic medications.
- Experience working effectively within interdisciplinary treatment teams, valuing input from multiple disciplines to develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans.
- Experience providing trauma-informed, person-centered care that emphasizes dignity, hope, and successful reintegration into the community.
- Experience responding effectively to complex clinical situations, adjusting treatment approaches as needed, and demonstrating sound judgment in high-stakes environments.
- Ability to actively pursue ongoing learning, staying current with best practices in psychiatry, and contributing to the development of colleagues and the field.
Responsibilities
- Provides psychiatric and medical services to assigned patients which included diagnosis, mental status evaluation, pharmacologic management, risk assessment, and use of physical examination, laboratory, imaging, and other discipline assessments as necessary.
- Leads the interdisciplinary treatment team which includes coordination of interdisciplinary clinical formulation and biopsychosocial treatment plan goals, interventions, delivery and outcome assessment.
Benefits
- Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
- Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
- Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
- Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
- Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
