On-Call Advanced Practice Clinician (PMHNP) Plus 22% Hourly Premium

1000 Multnomah County; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 94,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligible

PMHNP Premium 12%

ONA 12% hourly premium

Swing shift $3/hr

Graveyard $6/hr

Weekend $3.50/hr

Job summary

Multnomah County's Corrections Health division seeks an On-Call Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to provide medically needed health care and mental health assessments to adults in custody at county jails.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, diagnose and treat behavioral health conditions, prescribe medications, collaborate with nurses and clinicians, and lead psychoeducational groups while ensuring privacy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing and PMHNP-specific certification required.
• License to practice as PMHNP in Oregon.
• CRP and DEA licenses required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical and psychosocial health assessments and clinical procedures.

Skills

PMHNP license

Psychiatric care

EHR experience

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

PMHNP certification (ANCC)

CPR certification

DEA License

Oregon NP license

Background check

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Pay Range: $68.18 - $87.19 Hourly

Department: Health Department

Job Type: On-Call

Exemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date: November 12, 2026

The Opportunity:

At Corrections Health, we provide medically needed health care and transitional services to adults and youth in custody at Multnomah County Jails and Juvenile Detention Facility. Multnomah County’s Corrections Health Division is looking for a On-Call Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide medically needed health care and mental health assessments to adults in custody in Multnomah County jails.

Additional Compensation:

• Correction Nursing w/PMHNP an additional 10% hourly premium
• PMHNP Premium 12% - ONA an additional 12% hourly Premium
• Hourly differentials for working swing ($3/hr)
• graveyard ($6/hr)
• weekends ($3.50/hr) shifts

Facility Locations:

1. The Multnomah County Detention Center (downtown)
2. Inverness Jail (near PDX airport)
3. The Juvenile Detention Center (NE Portland)

Job Description:

• Conduct comprehensive physical and psychosocial health assessments and clinical procedures.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic behavioral health conditions: perform psychiatric evaluations, order and interpret tests, design and discuss treatment plans, prescribe medications, counsel patients and families, and re-evaluate regularly.
• Use panel-based IT tools to manage proactive care, preventive screenings, and chronic conditions.
• Track utilization issues, including ER visits and hospital admissions.
• Document clinical actions and staff duty assignments.
• Lead psychoeducational groups, evaluating and referring patients as needed.
• Consult with primary care providers, nurses, and behavioral health staff on patient concerns.
• Provide basic care management and refer clients to specialty behavioral health services.
• Identify needs and make referrals for specialty and rehabilitative services.
• Assess and counsel patients on preventive care, providing services or referrals.
• Manage high-risk referrals and document outcomes for care planning and reimbursement.
• Attend required staff meetings, psychiatric consultations, and assigned committees.
• Serve as subject matter expert for adult correctional mental health services.
• Collaborate on committees to review correctional mental health policies, considering cultural needs.
• Provide clinical coverage for absent colleagues.
• Complete patient documentation and manage electronic in-basket per policy.
• Maintain confidential health records to establish team care plans.

To Qualify:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills:

• Education/Training: Master's Degree in Nursing AND one (1) to four (4) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Certification Requirements: License required to practice medicine as a Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license as outlined by Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 678.375.
• National certification from appropriate organization in Psychiatric / Mental Health: American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• CPR certification required.
• DEA License.
• Other: Passing a Multnomah County Sheriff's Office background check is required.
• COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: To protect the health of the community and employees, Multnomah County requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption as a qualification of employment.
• Other: This position requires a background investigation, including being fingerprinted. Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills:

• Experience working in a correctional facility.
• Training or experience in working with Electronic Health Record systems.
• Experience working with targeted groups and with ethnically and culturally diverse populations.
• Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

Additional Information:

• Type of Position: This position is eligible for overtime.
• Type: Represented FLSA: Non-Exempt.
• In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.

Diversity and Inclusion:

At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Veterans’ Preference:

Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act:

We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.