Options Counseling & Family Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (0.5-0.75 FTE)
Options Counseling & Family Services, Salem, Oregon, us, 97308
Job Details
Job Location:
North Salem - Salem, OR 97301
Position Type:
Part Time
Education Level:
Graduate Degree
Salary Range:
$75,400.00 - $105,559.75 Salary/year
Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%
Job Shift:
Any
Job Category:
Health Care
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer at
recruiting@options.org to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.
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: https://options.org/careers/benefits.
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 partnersProvide 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
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Job Location:
North Salem - Salem, OR 97301
Position Type:
Part Time
Education Level:
Graduate Degree
Salary Range:
$75,400.00 - $105,559.75 Salary/year
Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%
Job Shift:
Any
Job Category:
Health Care
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer at
recruiting@options.org to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.
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: https://options.org/careers/benefits.
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 partnersProvide 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
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