Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (0.5-0.75 FTE)

Options Counseling and Family Services

Location

Portland, Oregon

Job Type

Part-Time

About this role

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Options Counseling and Family Services, founded in 1991 in Florence, Oregon, has since expanded to serve fourteen counties in western Oregon. Headquartered in Eugene, we provide quality mental health and family preservation services to diverse communities. Committed to supporting health, safety, and empowerment.

Benefits

Options offer these benefits to our full-time employees (full-time is any employee working 30 hours per week) company-paid health/vision and dental, long-term disability, and life insurance; for a full list of all benefits, please view our website:

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they have every one of the qualifications as described. We are most interested in finding the best candidate and our hiring processes are centered on assessing candidates based on diverse experience. Please let us know if you have questions.

Overview

We are hiring a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to support our Portland and Beaverton clinics as part of our Portland Metro team. This part-time role (.50–.75 FTE) offers schedule flexibility and the opportunity to work collaboratively across two locations within the metro area.

This position is ideal for clinicians who enjoy variety, teamwork, and serving diverse urban and suburban communities.

General Description

The PMHNP provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and limited psychotherapy services to children and adults in a community mental health setting. The role works closely with therapists, QMHPs, and medical providers to deliver coordinated, trauma-informed care across the Portland and Beaverton offices.

Responsibilities include psychiatric assessments, medication management, treatment planning, and consultation to support high-quality clinical care.

Why You'll Enjoy This Role

•Flexible FTE (.50–.75) with balanced clinic scheduling

•Portland Metro focus supporting Portland and Beaverton offices

•Collaborative, interdisciplinary care teams

•Mission-driven work serving diverse communities

•Shared coverage and clinical consultation with fellow prescribers

Minimum Qualifications

•Licensed or license-eligible Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in the State of Oregon

•Prescriptive authority and active DEA registration (or ability to obtain)

•Eligible for credentialing with Medicaid and other payers

•Strong communication, organization, and clinical decision-making skills

•Ability to work collaboratively across multiple clinic locations

•Commitment to respectful, inclusive, and client-centered care

•Ability to pass required background checks and/or fingerprinting

Preferred Qualifications

•Two or more years of PMHNP or psychiatric nursing experience (new graduates considered)

•Experience in community mental health, integrated care, or urban clinical settings

•Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

•Conduct psychiatric evaluations and follow-up appointments

•Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications

•Collaborate with therapists and QMHPs on treatment planning

•Provide psychiatric consultation and clinical guidance as needed

•Review and approve annual service plans for medical necessity

•Coordinate care with primary care providers and community partners

•Provide crisis intervention support when clinically indicated

•Participate in shared, team-based call rotation

•Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

•Participate in team meetings and quality improvement initiatives

•Support harm-reduction approaches related to substance use

Working Conditions

•Combination of direct client care and documentation time

•Clinic-based work across Portland and Beaverton locations

•Primarily daytime hours with some flexibility

•Fast-paced community mental health environment

About Options Counseling and Family Services

Options Counseling and Family Services is hiring for this PMHNP position. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in addressing the growing demand for mental health services across the United States. This employer is actively seeking qualified candidates to join their team.

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