Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - PMHNP

Multnomah County • Portland, OR

1d • $141,805 - $181,374

About The Position

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provides professional, comprehensive specialized psychiatric nursing services, emphasizing disease prevention and health promotion. The practitioner establishes therapeutic relationships with a diverse patient population and diagnoses and treats acute and chronic mental health conditions across the lifespan within their scope of practice.

The role is part of Multnomah County Health Department’s Integrated Clinical Services, which provides quality health services to people who experience barriers to accessing care. Advanced Practice Clinicians deliver clinical care, develop shared care plans, and connect clients with education and resources to support their health goals. The position works in a busy primary care setting with an interdisciplinary team and supports a culture of respect, trust, understanding, racial equity, diversity, and inclusion.

This is a regular represented, exempt position. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners receive an additional 10% premium. The listed pay range is $5,908.54–$7,557.24 semimonthly; actual compensation is determined in accordance with Oregon Equal Pay Law and relevant experience and education.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Certificate.
• License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• DEA certification.
• Submit an online application and resume demonstrating that minimum qualifications are met.
• Submit a cover letter describing experience leading multicultural and diverse teams, how qualifications are met, and interest in the position.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of psychiatric medicine.
• Demonstrated knowledge of methods and techniques for diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases.
• Ability to screen effectively and gather required information in a professional, culturally competent, customer-service-oriented manner.
• Ability to motivate clients through discussion and persuasion.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with people contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to be flexible and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to maintain composure and work objectively with clients who may be hostile or verbally abusive.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic mental health conditions and diseases across the lifespan within the scope of practice.
• Conduct medical histories and mental status examinations, prescribe mental health treatment, and order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Develop treatment plans; discuss treatment alternatives, risks, and benefits; prescribe and monitor medications; counsel patients; and reassess patients at appropriate intervals.
• Educate patients about disease treatment options, nutrition, exercise, and health-maintenance behaviors.
• Maintain high-quality clinical notes and recommendations for treatment and next steps in team-based care plans.
• Seek clinical consultation from other clinicians as needed.
• Provide consultation to other providers, nurses, and support staff, and prioritize and direct care-team activities.
• Coordinate care with primary care, behavioral health, pharmacy, and dental providers.
• Provide coverage for clinical colleagues in their absence.
• Complete patient documentation and manage the electronic in-basket according to established policies and procedures.
• Follow up on utilization issues, including emergency department visits, hospital admissions, specialty referrals, and consultations.
• Participate in team, professional, and health-center-wide meetings.
• Participate in continuing education to maintain licensure and current evidence-based practice.
• Contribute to a respectful and inclusive workplace serving diverse populations in office and community settings.

Benefits

• Employer-funded retirement savings.
• Health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents.
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellness programs.
• Focus on work-life balance.
• Additional 10% premium for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time