Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the Portland, OR area

This position is responsible for providing consultative mental health care for our vulnerable and medically complex patients in our primary care setting. This includes assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. Works closely with primary care providers and behavioral health clinicians in a team approach to patient care.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Conducts physical examinations and/or mental health assessments to address mental healthcare needs of patients
Performs, orders, and interprets diagnostic procedures and lab tests as clinically indicated
Develops and implements a patient treatment plan for mental healthcare in the primary care setting, including prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections in compliance with guidelines and state laws
Provides consultative mental health services (average of 3-6 patient visits or greater/less visits as clinically indicated)
to established primary care patients at NHC, before bridging them back ...