Clinical Psychiatric Services Director (MD/DO) - MD141

Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA); Portland (OR); On-site; USD 287,000 - 359,000; Full time

Job summary

Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest, Inc. (NARA) is seeking a Clinical Psychiatric Director for an in-person role in Portland, OR.

The position oversees psychiatric evaluations, prescriptive services, and collaboration with other prescribers across NARA locations, with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional evenings/weekends. The Clinical Psychiatric Director will develop and implement prescribing policies, coordinate staffing, and ensure high-quality care while

Responsibilities

• Review, develop, and implement policies and procedures related to psychiatric prescribing with the Medical Director.
• Coordinate with other mental health managers/directors to determine staffing needs for psychiatric prescriber services across the different NARA locations.
• Provide support to psychiatric prescribers to ensure high quality care to clients and ensure resources are available for prescribers.
• Provide administrative oversight regarding timecards, vacations, and other administrative decisions, ensuring adequate coverage during business hours.
• Provide comprehensive assessment and prescriptive mental health care.
• Coordinate patient care with other providers and agencies and advocate for clients with mental health and primary health care systems.
• Perform initial and ongoing psychiatric assessments.
• Encourage family participation in mental health care as deemed appropriate.
• Develop and document a plan of care and evaluate the client’s progress.
• Coordinate with behavioral health clinicians regarding behavioral changes.
• Coordinate with contractual pharmacy, primary care providers, hospitals, and laboratories for required diagnostic procedures.
• Provide mental health education to patients on managing chronic illness and high-risk behavior.
• Engage in ongoing education and specialized training to maintain high-quality care.

Job description

Title

Clinical Psychiatric Director

Location

Wellness Clinic - 12360 E. Burnside St. Portland, OR 97233 & Indian Health Clinic - 703 NE Hancock St., Portland, OR 97212

Schedule

This is an in person position, approx. Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM. Some additional evening and weekend work required.

Wage Range

$287,248.00 - $359,008.00 annual salary, exempt

Company Information

At NARA Northwest, you’ll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether you’re passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there’s a place for you to make a meaningful difference.

Company Mission

The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.

About The Company

At NARA NW, we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

With over 450 employees across a variety of programs—including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others.

Position Overview

The Clinical Psychiatric Director is responsible for providing psychiatric evaluations, prescriptive services, referrals for clients for mental health care and mental health education and gives oversite of services with other psychiatric prescribers at NARA NW.

What You Will Do

• Review, develop, and implement policies and procedures related to psychiatric prescribing with the Medical Director.


• Coordinate with other mental health managers/directors in order to determine staffing needs for psychiatric prescriber services across the different NARA locations


• Provide support to psychiatric prescribers to ensure high quality care to clients. Coordinate with other managers/directors to ensure psychiatric prescribers have the resources necessary to ensure high quality of care.


• Provide administrative oversight in regard to timecards, vacations, and other similar administrative decisions regarding psychiatric prescribers, ensuring adequate coverage during regular business hours.


• Provide comprehensive assessment and prescriptive mental health care.


• Coordinate patient care with other providers and agencies and advocates for client with mental health and primary health care systems.


• Perform initial and ongoing psychiatric assessments.


• Encourage family participation in mental health care of patients as deemed appropriate by patient and other clinic providers.


• Develop and document a plan of care and evaluate the client’s progress.


• Coordinate with behavioral health clinicians regarding behavioral changes.


• Coordinate with contractual pharmacy, primary care providers, hospitals, and laboratories for required diagnostic procedures.


• Provide mental health education to individual patients as needed, such as managing chronic illness, high-risk behavior, and health consequences


• Engage in ongoing education and specialized training to maintain a high quality of care to NARA NW patient population.