Portland - Advanced Psychiatric Practitioner

Behavioral Health Solutions; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + incentives

Flexible scheduling

4 weeks PTO annually

9 paid holidays

CEU support

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) with company match

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Behavioral Health Solutions, Inc. in Portland, OR, is seeking an Advanced Psychiatric Practitioner (PMHNP, PA-C) to join our Long Term Care behavioral team, serving the underserved geriatric population in Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care facilities.

You will provide face-to-face psychiatric services, assess mental status, diagnose DSM-5 disorders, and develop treatment plans while collaborating with psychiatrists.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Oregon by the Board of Nursing in good standing with a psychiatry focus.
• Licensed by the Oregon Board of Pharmacy in good standing to prescribe controlled substances (DEA).
• 2+ years working with behaviorally complex patients.
• 1 year geriatric psychiatry experience preferred.
• 1 year experience in Skilled Nursing Facilities or Acute Rehab Hospitals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face psychiatric services to patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities.
• Assess patients' mental status based on symptoms.
• Diagnose DSM-5 disorders and develop treatment plans.
• Apply medical decision-making for mental health issues including pharmacology and non-pharmacological treatments.
• Staff clinical cases with psychiatrists.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Basic computer knowledge

Attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills

Adaptable

Spanish (bonus)

Tools

AI note-taking tools

Job description

• Excellent written communication.

Compensation Package

Compensation includes base salary and incentive opportunities, with total earnings potential of $195,000+ annually

Job Type

Full-time, W2 (Part Time options available)

Location

Portland

Join the Industry Leader in Geriatric Mental Health

Behavioral Health Solutions is looking for qualified Advanced Psychiatric Practitioner (PMHNP, PA-C) to join our Long Term Care behavioral team in Oregon. Our team of mental health treatment professionals specialize in providing comprehensive behavioral health services to the underserved geriatric population residing in Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care facilities.

What is the BHS Difference?

At Behavioral Health Solutions, we’re committed to taking care of the people who care for others. That’s why we’ve built our practice around what clinicians really need to thrive: stability, support, and flexibility.

Our salary compensation model ensures predictable income, and we’ve thoughtfully designed our benefits to support your clinical growth and work-life balance. This includes generous PTO, expanded CEU allowances, and access to cutting-edge AI note-taking tools to streamline documentation and reduce after-hours charting.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face psychiatric services to patients directly in Skilled Nursing Facilities.
• Assess the patient’s mental status based on symptoms.
• Appropriately diagnose DSM-V disorders and develop treatment plans.
• Apply appropriate medical decision-making skills for mental health issues including psychopharmacology options and non-pharmacological treatments.
• Staff clinical cases with psychiatrists.

Requirements

• Licensed in Oregon by the Board of Nursing in good standing with a focus in psychiatry.
• Licensed by the Oregon Board of Pharmacy in good standing to prescribe controlled substances (possession of a DEA)
• 2+ years working with behaviorally complex patients.
• 1 year Geri Psych Experience preferred.
• 1 year experience providing treatment within Skilled Nursing Facilities and/or Acute Rehab Hospitals preferred.

Skills

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Excellent written communication.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, organized, and functions under stressful situations.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Benefits

• Generous base salary (b ase begins following the initial 30-day orientation and training period) with monthly incentives.
• Flexible scheduling – see patients on your time.
• Four (4) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually.
• 9 paid holidays each year.
• CEU Support.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Access to additional voluntary benefits, including Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, and more.

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