Psychiatric Services Director - MD141

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

3d•$240,000 - $300,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Psychiatric Director is responsible for providing psychiatric evaluations, prescriptive services, referrals for clients for mental health care and mental health education and gives oversite of services with other psychiatric prescribers at NARA. At NARA NW, we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. With over 450 employees across a variety of programs—including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others.

Requirements

Certification as a Psychiatrist with an unencumbered license in the state of Oregon.
Minimum of 2 years of post graduate and clinical management experience.
Evidence of experience is sufficient for successful performance of duties notes above.
Good understanding of professional role and boundaries.
The ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, the community, and other staff members.
Work collaboratively with clients, other NARA Northwest staff, team members, and to always treat everyone with respect and dignity.
Ability to pass background checks and pre-employment or for cause drug tests.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Review, develop, and implement policies and procedures related to psychiatric prescribing with the Medical Director.
Coordinate with other mental health managers/directors in order to determine staffing needs for psychiatric prescriber services across the different NARA locations
Provide support to psychiatric prescribers to ensure high quality care to clients.
Coordinate with other managers/directors to ensure psychiatric prescribers have the resources necessary to ensure high quality of care.
Provide administrative oversight in regard to timecards, vacations, and other similar administrative decisions regarding psychiatric prescribers, ensuring adequate coverage during regular business hours.
Provide comprehensive assessment and prescriptive mental health care.
Coordinate patient care with other providers and agencies and advocates for client with mental health and primary health care systems.
Perform initial and ongoing psychiatric assessments.
Encourage family participation in mental health care of patients as deemed appropriate by patient and other clinic providers.
Develop and document a plan of care and evaluate the client’s progress.
Coordinate with behavioral health clinicians regarding behavioral changes.
Coordinate with contractual pharmacy, primary care providers, hospitals, and laboratories for required diagnostic procedures.
Provide mental health education to individual patients as needed, such as managing chronic illness, high-risk behavior, and health consequences.
Provide staff development education as requested.
Engage in ongoing education and specialized training to maintain a high quality of care to NARA NW patient population.
Coordinate and Attend meetings for the psych provider team
Participate in coverage of other psychiatric prescribers, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned to fulfill NARA’s mission.

Benefits

Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
14 Paid Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, and December 25th!
13 Paid Days of Sick Time
13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
$50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Health Spending Account
401(k) with 4% Match
Employee Assistance Program
Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC