Job Title : Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Job Category : Behavioral Health
Wage Classification : Salaried / Exempt
Location : Coos Bay
Position Type / Status : Full-time, benefitted
Travel : Minimal
Salary Range : $156,799 - $225,641 DOE
Reports to : Psychiatry Program Manager
Manages Direct Reports : No
HR Review & Approval : 05 / 16 / 2024
Unique Work-Life Balance :
We distinguish ourselves from other clinics by allowing our providers to set their own schedules based on what works best for their work-life balance as we are able.
We set a maximum number of patients to be seen per week.
Focus on providing high-quality care rather than on the number of patients seen per day.
- Flexible work schedule 5-8’s, 4-10’s
- Signing bonus of $5,000
- Relocation Allowance
- CEU Allowance $2,000 per year
Job Description
Job Purpose :
Function as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in a team and mission-based setting to provide direct psycho-diagnostic, psycho-therapeutic treatments, psycho-pharmacological evaluation management, and therapy to primary care and psychiatric patients in the health center. PMHNP will diagnose, conduct therapy (when appropriate), and prescribe medications to patients who have psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders, or substance abuse problems. PMHNP will use medical judgment as required to determine the appropriate procedure within the scope of practice.
Duties / Responsibilities :
Adheres to the spirit of Waterfall Community Health Center to remove barriers to care and our mission statement while performing assigned duties.Demonstrate the core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Partnership, and Collaborative Communication.Provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management to patients and make timely notations in patient electronic medical records.Provide ongoing risk assessment to ensure patient health and safety.Diagnose, conduct therapy, and prescribe medications for patients as appropriate.Provides case management services for identified patients. Gives primary care providers timely feedback about the patient’s care, treatment recommendations, and progress via documentation in the client’s electronic health record and verbal feedback.Maintain professional affiliations and enhance professional development to remain abreast of current healthcare management trends and FQCH regulations.Participate in Clinical Quality Improvement and Quality Management meetings and other meetings as requested by the supervisor and / or Senior Leadership Team.Adapts therapeutic strategies to individual characteristics of the patient, including but not limited to, disability, gender, sexual orientation, developmental level, culture, ethnicity, age, and health status as measured by return visits and client satisfaction.Performs any other duties needed to help drive our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization’s Values.Education, Experience, and Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of nursing : Master's degree in nursing; completion of a state-acceptable Nurse Practitioner's program; a minimum of one year’s experience is desirable. National certification in specialty is preferred.Willingness to work a flexible schedule when circumstances are necessary.Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.Maintain confidentiality in accordance with WCHC policies and HIPAA regulations.LICENSURES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT :
Licensed by the State of Oregon as a Registered Nurse, certified by the State of Oregon as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (PMHNP-BC) and Prescriptive privileges.Ability to be credentialed with Medicaid, Medicare, private and other insurance.Current American Heart Association (AHA) Provider Basic Life Support Card (BLS) within 2 weeks of start date.Non-violent Crisis Intervention Comprehensive training class completed within 6 months of hire and recertify prior to the expiration date.Immunizations Required :
TB (test upon hire)Physical Requirements :
Prolonged periods sitting, bending and / or leaning over patients, or standing at a workstation using a computer. Repetitive use of hands and handheld tools of the trade.Able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.Able to travel as needed.Benefits :
Student Loan repayment program opportunities.Up to $200 per month towards student loan debt.Master’s degree or higher provider, providing direct billable patient care, is eligible for $50,000 every 3 years.Competitive PTO Accrual (up to 193 hours of PTO accrual each year to start).7 Paid Holidaysyou must be scheduled to work the holiday to qualify for holiday payMedical / Dental / Vision 100% employer paid.401K Retirement Plan 6% match.Options for long-term disability.50,000 Life Insurance Policy- options for additional voluntary life.Additional voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity coverage is available.Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Downtown Health and Fitness gym membership discount.Bonusly – Internal Employee Recognition Platform.Headspace care employer paid membership.Signing bonus of $5,000.Relocation Allowance.CEU Allowance $2,000 per year.
Salary : $156,799 - $225,641
