Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team!

Facility

Location:

309 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem, OR 97301

Clinical

Schedule:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Coverage:
Facility operates 7 days per week.

• Flexibility to work 2 weekend days a month.
• Participate in telephonic on‑call coverage.
• Support a collaborative team dedicated to consistent, high‑quality patient care.

• Provide excellent medical care in line with ARS philosophy, establishing rapport, gathering data, assessing readiness for treatment, and applying diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders.
• Screen for co‑occurring primary mental health issues.
• Screen for substance use disorders, including toxicology, intoxication, and withdrawal.
• Assess medication knowledge, complications, detoxification protocols, and prescribing medications.
• Screen for danger to self or others using CSSRS and PHQ‑9, analyze data for treatment recommendations.
• Screen for nutrition deficiencies and intervene or refer as appropriate.
• Screen for pain and determine treatment strategies, considering risks of dependency.
• Proficiency using the electronic health record (EHR) with required documentation:
  Psychiatric Evaluation, Physical Examination, Medical Progress Notes, Medical Discharge Summaries, Medication and ancillary orders, Allergies, Diagnosis updates, Laboratory data interpretation, HIV/STD results documentation.
• Follow ASAM criteria and Medical Needs Criteria for decision making and treatment planning.
• Provide on‑call coverage: maintain contact records and respond within one hour of facility.

• Develop cost‑effective therapeutic service methods.
• Assist in formulating and supporting high standards of patient care.
• Review level‑of‑care changes and provide peer reviews.
• Provide support to NP, PA, and students as required.
• Adhere to safety/risk, infection control, and other guidelines.
• If non‑exempt, clock in with ADP at designated times.
• Perform other assigned tasks and duties.

• Graduated from an accredited Nursing Master’s Program with Family NP or higher and a Psychiatric NP degree.
• Experience in Addiction Medicine/Primary Behavioral Health preferred.
• Familiarity with JCAHO, ASAM criteria, and other healthcare standards preferred.
• Apply continuous quality improvement and performance improvement strategies.
• Strong communication skills; self‑motivated and confident.
• Depending on state, may need a protocol agreement between NP and Medical Director.
• Licensed Nurse with Master’s Degree or higher to practice as Family NP and Psychiatric NP in the state.
• DEA registration to prescribe controlled substances; trained on Buprenorphine prescribing.
• DEA‑authorized prescribers must have completed at least eight hours of educational training on opioid or other substance use disorder treatment.
• Depending on state, protocol agreement may be required prior to DEA registration.

• Competitive salary.
• $2,500 per year CME reimbursement.
• Free malpractice liability protection; PLI policy applicable after departure if needed.
• Up to 3 weeks PTO per year plus sick and holiday pay.
• 401(k) with match.
• Health, vision, dental, life, and telehealth insurance.
• Matching HSA contribution up to $1,500 per year.
• Scheduling flexible; required onsite and some on‑call.

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on their participation in a discrimination complaint or opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO.

We are proud to be a drug‑free workplace.