Psychiatric Provider - Hep C - MD151

Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW•Portland, OR

6d•$31,644 - $199,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Psychiatric Provider will participate in NARA NW Hep C Free Initiative, an integrated care approach to prevent, test for, treat, and cure HCV in individuals with SUD and/or SMI, particularly in communities disproportionately affected by homelessness. This program supports low barrier integrated substance use prevention, SUD and SMI treatment and recovery supports, and HCV/HIV prevention, testing, and access to treatment among individuals with or at risk for HCV, with or without HIV. Given the crisis of homelessness in the U.S., this program looks to especially reach communities that have been heavily impacted by the intersection of homelessness, substance use/substance use disorder and mental illness, and infectious diseases, specifically HCV. The Adult Psychiatric Provider is responsible for providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management prescriptive services, mental health assessments, referrals for clients for mental health care and mental health education, and coordination of services with other prescribers at NARA NW. Manage Psychiatric conditions while coordinating care across interdisciplinary teams to provide whole person trauma - informed care tailored to underserved populations. The provider will take part in addressing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders through behavioral health screenings, integrated care planning, and appropriate consultation and referrals. Provide integrated low barrier HCV, HIV, SUD, and SMI treatments in communities that are at increased risk of HCV.

Requirements

Active Oregon and Washington licensure as one of the following: Psychiatrist (MD/DO) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Physician Associate (PA) with psychiatric experience or demonstrated competency in psychiatric evaluation and medication management
Active DEA registration
High level of cultural sensitivity with knowledge of Native cultures.
Excellent communication skills required.
Knowledge and experience with Oregon tribes and ability to work with the Native community.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of mental health and addiction disorders.
Same day screenings for SUD, and SMI and initiation of treatment and active linkages to ongoing care.
Ability to work flexibly as a part of a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary team.
Motivational interviewing skills and ability to engage clients and staff at varying stages of commitment to change
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, the community, and other staff members.
Must pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
Must pass criminal background and DMV checks.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensures the cultural appropriateness of services.
Provides adult psychiatric services for adult clients enrolled in NARA NW’s Hep C Free program.
Provides Mental health treatment for SMI, depression and suicide prevention.
Incorporate psychiatric medications as clinically indicated and prescribed by an appropriately licensed healthcare provider.
Works collaboratively with the Hepatitis C Initiative Team and collaborates with other NARA NW teams regarding psychiatric needs of clients.
Develops and maintains relationships within NARA NW, across community partners, and with tribal partners to ensure their involvement in program design.
Ensures timely documentation and reporting as required by state funding.
Responsible for risk management, quality assurance, and adherence to compliance programs in order to achieve the highest standards of care possible.
Provides consultation between all disciplines and external sources when needed.
Provide mental health promotion, psychosocial support, and suicide prevention.
Conduct integrated screening and assessment for substance use disorders (SUD), serious mental illness (SMI), and/or co-occurring serious mental illness and substance use disorders (COD).
For people with SUD and/or COD, you must provide or connect them to treatment resources that day.
Follow-up to ensure individuals are engaged and retained in care and treatment, and able to complete their HCV treatment.
Assess clients to determine who would benefit from in person or virtual Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) for HCV.