Mental health nurse Jobs in Bend, OR

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About the Opportunity :

The duties of a Trillium Family Services Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner include psychiatric assessment, treatment, and oversight of all cases assigned to their care, and the provision of clinical leadership to assigned treatment teams.

About the position :

• 40 hours per week with opportunity to discuss part-time work options - Position requires in-person office hours but may involve some telehealth opportunities.
• Flexible hours - Monday through Friday
• Wage range : $65.00 - $75.00 / hour (DOE)
• Collaborate with TFS Access department in determining the appropriateness of referred cases to Trillium Family Services' programs. Conduct psychiatric evaluations that include a DSM V axial diagnosis for all youth entering their assigned programs.
• Participate in Treatment Planning of all assigned cases and takes a leadership role in updating, approving, and conferring with team members on the Master Treatment Plan, and discharges for all assigned clinical programs.
• Provide appropriate documentation for all psychiatric appointments.
• Monitor and assess overall client care. Be available to lead discussions during Clinical Review Board meetings on assigned cases.
• Order and review prescriptions for psychotropic drugs as clinically indicated.
• Complete in a timely manner all clinical documentation as required by agency policy and in accordance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Assist treatment team in obtaining consultation from indicated medical specialists and allied health professionals.

Education / License / Experience Requirements :

Job Knowledge : In addition to having a general knowledge of child psychiatric assessment and treatment, all staff nurse practitioners are expected to be familiar with the TFS policies and procedures as they pertain to the care of their assigned cases. They are also expected to be familiar with governmental guidelines, community standards for psychiatric care, and American Psychiatric Association professional standards regarding ethical behavior. This general level of knowledge will enable staff PMHNP to meet the goal that they be able to work independently without the need for constant supervision. The TFS Medical Director will assist staff PMHNP regarding questions pertaining to any of the knowledge requirements.

Other Skills : PMHNP will need to have basic typing skills allowing them to enter data and navigate through the electronic medical record.

Benefits :

We offer an excellent benefits package, including the following :

To take a behind the scenes look our programs please visit our website at https : / / www.trilliumfamily.org /

About us :

We embrace diversity and equality in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and views. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be in fulfilling our mission of "Building Brighter Futures for Children and Families."

Our vision is to create safe communities where children are healthy, and every family has the opportunity for success. Families get the support they need - when and where they need it. There is a focus on prevention and health; organizations and systems are connected in a synergistic sanctuary community that generates : Non -violence, Growth and Change, Democracy, Emotional intelligence, social learning, Open communication, and Social Responsibility.

Our investment in the future of each child means that the next generation of Oregonians will have the skills to contribute meaningfully through employment, community service, and raising their own healthy families.

At TFS we believe that every child and family can have a brighter future, through the love we bring together we can make this possible. There is so much need for mental and emotional support at all levels of our communities.

Our DEI Vision and Mission :

Our mission is to foster a company culture where diversity and inclusion is embedded in our core belief system. Our vision is to increase our fundamental awareness around inclusive best practices and execute plans to support an equitable environment. We will work to create an environment where every employee is considered and valued. We will resist hate, judgment, shame, and blame, focusing instead on difference, choice, compromise, and respect. We will adopt an understanding that DEI is a journey, not a destination. Through intentionality, we will meet others where they are and learn how to bring each other along.

For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion, and environment, please contact the HR department. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.

Consideration of candidates will be on-going, and position may close after three days of original postings.

If you need accommodation to review the information and / or complete the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Trillium Family Services is a drug-free workplace. All final applicants will be subject to a criminal record identification check pursuant to ORS 181.536.727.537 and agency policy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider and support culturally linguistically diverse governance, leadership, and workforce.