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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Bilingual Spanish) - Health Centers

Job Posted 1/20/2025
Clackamas County, OR
Oregon City, OR 97045
United States
Category Healthcare
Full-Time
Job Description
CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO PRINT OR SAVE THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR YOUR REFERENCE. IT WILL NOT BE ACCESSIBLE AFTER THE CLOSE DATE. Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another: Service Professionalism Integrity Respect Individual accountability Trust By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT. Clackamas County Core Values Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply. CLOSE DATE This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Monday, January 27th, 2024. Please Note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application. PAY AND BENEFITS Nurse Practitioner Salary Range: Annual Pay Range: $116,175.14 - $147,812.66 Hourly Pay Range: $55.853432 - $71.063777 Bilingual Spanish/English skills are required for this position. An additional 5% of base compensation is added to pay. Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position. Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees. We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle. Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire. Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below. Generous paid time off package, including: 12 hours of vacation accrued per month Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with EPP 66 - Vacation Leave! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire. 8 hours of sick accrued per month 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year Other Benefits: Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP): Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.) OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65 A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage A Choice of Dental Plans Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes Longevity pay Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information) This is a full time County position represented by the Employees' Association. Employees' Association (EA) Full Time Benefits Learn More About Benefits JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS Do you have a passion for helping others in your community? Are you a motivated, experienced, and licensed registered nurse in Oregon? Are you a qualified mental health professional (QMHP)? Are you intrigued by the prospect of not only advancing your career but also making a meaningful impact? Clackamas County Health Centers - Behavioral Health Clinics has an opportunity for a full time Bilingual (Spanish) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Classified as a Nurse Practitioner) to provide patient psychiatric care including evaluations, medication management, crisis management, and developing treatment plans. Join our experienced team, where you'll collaborate with a diverse group of providers while delivering psychiatric evaluations and medication management services in our Behavioral Health Clinics. We're seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who is dedicated to healthcare, is a qualified mental health professional, and thrives in a team-oriented, collaborative behavioral health clinic setting. Clackamas County Health Centers' aim is to work with everyone to help them be as healthy as they can be. We believe engagement and participation in mental health treatment provides positive outcomes in the lives of each person, their chosen family, and the community in which they reside. Candidates with a strong commitment to providing equitable services to the community and supporting Clackamas County's commitment to equity, inclusion and diversity are encouraged to apply. This is your opportunity to give back to the community! Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Licensed to practice as a registered professional registered nurse (RN) in the State of Oregon with prescriptive privileges (within 30 days of hire) DEA registration certificate with Schedule 2 and Schedule 3 privileges (within 30 days of hire) Must meet the definition for a QMHP as established by the State of Oregon. Fluency in Spanish/English: speaking, reading and writing (bilingual skills to be validated at time of interview and/or selection) Must possess and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate Must successfully pass the credentialing process Experience, knowledge and commitment to serving a diverse population and promoting equity, diversity and inclusion Experience in positions that require handling a wide range of situations and circumstances effectively, positively and professionally Effective verbal and written communication skills Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferable Skills: Experience in positions that require accurate psychiatric care including evaluations and medication management Experience in position providing crisis management and developing treatment plans Experience working in a behavioral health clinic or similar facility Experience working in Electronic Health Record, preferably Epic Experience working with high caseloads (hundreds) Pre-Employment Requirements: Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. Learn more about the County's drug testing policy. Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check Driving is necessary for County business. For position(s) with occasional/incidental driving, incumbents must possess a valid driver's license. Accommodation requests for an acceptable alternative method of transportation will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation. For position(s) with regular driving, incumbent(s) must also possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position. TYPICAL TASKS Prescribes and administers medications within legally established formulary; evaluates patient response to medications; educates clients regarding medications risks and benefits; documents according to clinic policies. Conducts and documents psychiatric evaluations and reassessments; orders and interprets diagnostic procedures and laboratory tests; develops and implements treatment plans; makes referrals to other health care providers and social service agencies. Participates in clinic operations and quality assurance activities; evaluates and recommends improvements to health care services; assists in the formation and review of clinical protocols, policies and procedures; participates in continuing education and in-service training. Provides consultations to other service providers, group homes, schools and community groups on behavioral health care issues; develops and presents education material. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Thorough knowledge of: Principles and practices of advanced nursing; medications and standard clinical usages; diagnostic techniques; available community resources; case management methods and techniques; rules, laws, regulations and ethics governing the medical management of patients. Adult Specialty within Corrections: Standards and guidelines of health care in corrections facilities, including emergency health care; principles and theories of human behavior, personality development, social interaction and criminal behavior. Psychiatric Specialty: Principles and theories of human behavior, personality development and social interaction and development; techniques and procedures for diagnosing, evaluating, modifying and motivating human behavior; principles and techniques of group and individual therapy; principles and methods of community intervention; involuntary commitment laws and procedures. Working knowledge of: Office equipment, including personal computers and software programs. Skill to: Communicate effectively . click apply for full job details