Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

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.

Description/Qualifications

Overview

We are seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our community mental health team in Salem, Oregon.

This part-time position (.50–.75 FTE) offers flexibility, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to provide meaningful psychiatric care to children and adults in a community-based setting.

This role is well-suited for clinicians looking to balance clinical work with other professional or personal commitments while remaining deeply engaged in mission-driven care.

General Description

The PMHNP provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and limited psychotherapy services for clients receiving community mental health services.

Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the PMHNP supports individuals and families in addressing mental health, substance use, and related social needs through trauma-informed and collaborative care.

Primary responsibilities include initial and ongoing psychiatric assessments, medication management, treatment planning, and clinical consultation with therapists and QMHPs.

Why You'll Enjoy This Role

Flexible FTE (.50–.75) with predictable scheduling

Clinic-based role in Salem with a consistent client population

Team-based care model with therapists, care coordinators, and medical providers

Mission-driven work serving diverse and underserved communities

Clinical consultation and shared coverage with other 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 clinical judgment, organization, and communication skills

Ability to collaborate effectively with therapists, QMHPs, and medical staff

Commitment to respectful, inclusive, and unbiased 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 or integrated care settings

Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Conduct initial and follow-up psychiatric evaluations

Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications

Develop and review treatment plans collaboratively with the care team

Provide psychiatric consultation to therapists and QMHPs

Review and approve annual service plans for medical necessity

Coordinate care with primary care providers and external partners

Provide crisis intervention services as clinically indicated

Participate in shared, team-supported call rotation

Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation

Participate in team meetings and quality improvement activities

Support harm-reduction approaches related to substance use

Working Conditions

Combination of direct client care and documentation

Primarily daytime hours, with some flexibility

Community mental health environment serving clients with complex needs

Ability to manage interruptions and maintain focus in a dynamic setting