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Onsite or Telehealth

Serving Medford and Grants Pass

Generous salary, signing bonus, moving allowance, 6% agency retirement match, robust individual and family benefits, professional development allowance including paid time, in-person positions eligible for loan repayment programs, and more.This position is eligible for relocation reimbursement.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5PM (4-10's available)

Employee or independent contractor relationship available. Full-time/Part-time.

Overview

Looking for a dynamic psychiatric nurse practitioner onsite to join our team of providers. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides medication management and consultation to our interdisciplinary teams. Our teams consist of psychiatric providers, medical assistants, nurses, therapists, case managers, skills trainers, substance abuse treatment providers, peers and others. Works in partnership with primary care providers to treat our clients. Knowledgeable in working with adults with mental health needs. Caseload may include children and/or youth as well as adults, dependent on practitioner’s preference and experience.

Independent contractors are encouraged to apply through this process.

Responsibilities

Diagnoses, treats and helps prevent mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

Prescribes, directs and administers psychotherapeutic treatments and medications.

Reviews, evaluates and collaborates with other professionals regarding treatment plans, client progress and outcomes.

Confers on the diagnosis and direction of treatment with client, significant others, agency clinicians, and with client’s other treatment providers.

Participates in mental health and service utilization audits, peer review and quality assurance activities.

Facilitates referrals to appropriate internal and/or external resources where indicated.

Reviews, approves and signs Treatment Plans and Assessments for assigned clients.

Thoroughly documents diagnosis, treatment and all aspects of such illness(es) in accordance with applicable OARs and industry standards. Submits timely documentation of services provided using Electronic Health Records and collaborative documentation.

Participates in phone response on-call schedule (no over nights).

Manages time and caseload effectively.

Candidate must be able to work independently and flexibly, under general supervision.

Qualifications

Active, unrestricted Oregon license with prescriptive privileges. MAT-C eligible preferred. Eligibility for participation in group professional liability insurance; independent contractors must provide Certificate of Insurance for their individual coverage for work with Options’ clients. Enrollment as a Medicare provider. Computer proficiency required to use Electronic Health Records.

Must pass state-required background and DMV checks; possess a valid OR driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. Candidate must be able to work independently and flexibly, under general supervision.

Options for Southern Oregon recognizes that in order to best serve the healthcare needs of our communities and fulfill our mission, we must learn, grow, incorporate, and value the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work and in our lives. We are committed to the continued development of an aware, diverse, and culturally responsive workforce and an organizational culture that is supportive and affirming for all staff and clients. Options acknowledges that incorporating EDI principles in our practices is an ongoing learning process and we are committed to using our voice to effect positive change. We recognize that making an impact on health inequities in our community will take more than just a statement and, to this end, our goals, planning, and actions aim to promote and develop equitable and effective health care services to reflect the needs of our diverse communities.

Options for Southern Oregon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.