Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Part-time)

Deschutes County is currently accepting applications for a half-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our Health Services team. The current opening will focus on providing outpatient services to underserved young children through young adults with a range of psychiatric diagnoses. Services will include a full range of comprehensive psychiatric assessments, medication management, consultation, and clinical leadership within department multidisciplinary teams. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university. Must possess or have the ability to obtain a license to practice as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority in the State of Oregon by date of hire. Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate by date of hire. Possession of or ability to obtain certification from American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in area of specialty.

Preferred for this position:

• Experience in a public or community mental health position.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Must have knowledge and experience with:

• Psychiatric principles and practices, laws, rules and regulations governing the provision of care to patients in the State of Oregon.
• Processes, procedures and theories of clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of behavioral health clients.
• Principles, practices and theories of clinical education of patients in the areas of psychiatric care.

Must have the ability to:

• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Work with computer applications related to work.
• Provide licensed medical services in accordance with Oregon Administrative Rules.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, clients, community partners and other social or medical agencies at all times.
• Deal with sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality of privileged information, as well as comply with all privacy and security regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Respond calmly and professionally in crisis, stressful, and emergency situations.