Nurse Practitioner - Mental Health

About the Position Lane County Behavioral Health is seeking a compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our community adult outpatient clinic in Eugene, Oregon. In this role, you will provide psychiatric assessments, medication management, consultation and follow-up care for adults receiving services through our general outpatient and/or forensic behavioral health programs. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team committed to providing coordinated, person-centered care to individuals who may experience significant barriers to accessing treatment.

This position offers the opportunity to:
Build meaningful, ongoing relationships with clients Serve individuals with complex behavioral health needs Collaborate with experienced behavioral health professionals Explore integrated care opportunities with affiliated primary care clinics Make a tangible difference while maintaining a predictable weekday schedule This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced provider—or a newly qualified PMHNP—who values public service, collaborative care and a healthy work-life balance.

About the Division Lane County Behavioral Health Services encompasses a broad array of services and programs. Services include treatment for children, families, and adults. Services can be accessed through a variety of programs focusing on mental health issues. Lane County Behavioral Health Services is a public mental health provider receiving funding from state mental health grants and client fees, some of which may be in the form of Medicaid, Medicare, and other insurance carriers’ reimbursements.

* Lane County employees may be eligible for student loan repayment:
See links below. Public Service Loan Forgiveness National Health Service Corps Find out from Lane County employees how it is to work for the Behavioral Health division.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm
* This is an AFSCME Nurses represented position
* Training:
Master's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, and completion of a Nurse Practitioner program specific to the expanded specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Experience:

No experience required.

Special Requirements :
The following are required at the time of hire:
State of Oregon Registered Nurse license Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) National Certification by a nationally recognized board Drug Enforcement Agency certificate National Provider Identifier (NPI) Current BLS/CPR Diploma Transcripts CV or Resume Oregon Driver's License Notes:
This position is subject to a DHS ORCHARDS background check. Offers of employment are contingent upon consenting to and successfully passing a drug screening test. Please note that as part of the screening process, Lane County will verify license and certification status. Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Nurse Practitioner - Mental Health Selection Process Equal Employment Opportunity Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

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