Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Outside In is looking for a collaborative and dynamic communicator to join the Behavioral Health Services department as our Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. This psychiatric provider works as a member of an interdisciplinary team providing mental health and substance use counseling, case management, and integrated dual diagnosis treatment to a diverse population of homeless and low-income individuals in a Federally Qualified Health Center. The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will be based out of our main building located at 1132 SW 13^th Ave in downtown Portland, and reports to the Behavioral Health Services Director.  

Do you need to feel connected to the mission and vision of your organization?  Since 1968, Outside In has been empowering youth who experience houselessness, LGBTQIA+, people of color, those experiencing homelessness, migrants, and other underserved communities. At Outside In, your passion truly makes a make a difference in the lives of people who need it the most.

This is a full-time, 32- 40 hours per week, represented, exempt position with a starting salary range of $124,467 - $145,600, depending on experience and skills. Outside In offers an excellent benefits package, including employer-paid comprehensive medical and dental insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program; health, dependent care, and transportation flex plans; 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution and full vestment on day one; 18 days of paid vacation in your first year with increases every year until your sixth year; paid holidays; and an Employee Discount Program that offers employer discounts on everything from dining to cars.

Who you are:

• You excel in a dynamic workgroup with a strong collaborative team balanced with autonomy for the program and patients.
• You are known for your easy rapport with others and are empowered when successfully connecting your team and patients in supportive mental healthcare.
• You are super flexible, able to see and navigate grey areas and help solve problems creatively and confidently.
• You have a social justice mindset and are willing to engage in advocacy within institutional systems for mental health support and service.
• You are passionate about anti-racist practices, initiating equity and anti-racist discussions within the team to ensure an equitable impact of the mission within our communities and other stakeholders.
• You take ownership of responsibilities assigned to you, and balance this with the understanding your team shares and bears the load together.

What you will do: 

• Participate on an interdisciplinary team that provides office-based and community-based, wrap-around support.
• Determine medical necessity and appropriateness of mental health services for eligible clients.
• Document medical supervision of cases by signing comprehensive mental health assessments, updates, and treatment plans.
• Provide screening and assessment of client’s medical needs, including lab tests.
• Provide medication prescription and ongoing medication management in individual or group settings.
• Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to Outside In policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security.

Qualifications

We are committed to having an applicant pool for this position that reflects the diversity of the people we serve, and we highly encourage Black, Indigenous, and People of Color and Queer folx to apply.

Studies have shown that women and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We know that the best candidates for this job might include individuals who haven’t engaged in traditional educational systems, and if this position speaks to you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status or approved medical or religious exception on file is required
• State Board recognized medical education
• Oregon state license
• Currently holds or able to obtain dispensing license in Oregon
• Experience serving underserved populations, intersectionalities, LGBTQIA+, houseless, etc.
• Valid Driver’s license and ability to be insured to drive participants in agency vehicle and car share, or ability to attain this within 90 days of hire date.

Desired but not required:  

• Fluent in English and Spanish
• At least two years experience providing mental health services to folks chronically experiencing high acuity mental health and substance use struggles; three to five years’ experience is highly preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is in a typical clinic and office environment, with moderate noise. There is some exposure to outdoor weather while walking to surrounding sites. There is some exposure to the elements when traveling to visit participants in community locations which may include the participant’s home, hospital, and other surrounding community settings.

This job requires operating phones, computers, and other office equipment. Communicating is required on a regular basis. Negligible travel to community meeting locations.

Application Instructions

Please follow the link of the position for which you wish to apply and complete the online application. A resume and cover letter are requested. You can submit these documents in any format, but pdf works best. In your cover letter, please address the following:

• How would this position contribute to the pursuit of your long-term professional goals?
• If you were selected for this position, how would you use your skills and experience to contribute to equity, inclusion, and community growth at Outside In?

Applications will be considered as they are submitted so you are encouraged to apply early. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

About Outside In

Since 1968, Outside In has transformed thousands of lives by helping break the cycles of chronic homelessness, poverty, and poor health among Portland’s LGBTQIA+ community, people of color, those experiencing homelessness, and the underserved. Our health clinic and young adult programs strive to meet people where they are and provide safe, affirming spaces for our community to receive judgment-free care and support.

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