Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

CCC Brand; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 164,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off (4 weeks)

11 holidays + 2 personal holidays

401(k) with employer match

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Life, disability insurance

Sabbatical program

Job summary

Central City Concern’s Old Town Recovery Center is hiring a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to deliver trauma‑informed psychiatric care on an Intensive Case Management Team. You will assess, diagnose, and treat individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, homelessness, and complex medical needs in a multidisciplinary setting.

You will prescribe recovery‑oriented medications, provide brief psychotherapy, and collaborate with therapists, case managers, and primary

Qualifications

• RN with a master’s in PMH nursing and Oregon license.
• Full prescriptive powers in Oregon with a DEA number.
• BLS certification and buprenorphine prescriber training.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, medication management, and ongoing care.
• Prescribe buprenorphine, Vivitrol, Naltrexone, Acamprosate, and related meds.
• Deliver brief psychotherapy and motivational interviewing.
• Respond to crises with suicide risk assessment and intervention.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on individualized treatment plans.

Skills

Functional assessment

Pharmacological interventions

Psychotherapy skills

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Compassionate care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Master’s degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

Job description

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Requisition Number: PSYCH008326

Posted: July 8, 2026

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm

Location: 33 NW Broadway, Portland, OR 97209 (Old Town Recovery Center)

Compensation: $164,000-$213,000 annually

Overview

Central City Concern’s Old Town Recovery Center offers an opportunity to provide integrated, trauma‑informed psychiatric care. As a PMHNP on our Intensive Case Management Team, you’ll care for individuals experiencing serious mental illness, substance use disorders, homelessness, and complex medical needs within a multidisciplinary model that includes therapists, case managers, primary care providers, addiction specialists, and peers.

What You’ll Do

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing treatment.
• Prescribe buprenorphine, Vivitrol, Naltrexone, Acamprosate, and other recovery‑supporting medications.
• Deliver brief psychotherapy and motivational‑interviewing interventions.
• Respond to psychiatric crises with suicide risk assessment and intervention.
• Collaborate closely with behavioral health, primary care, and substance‑use treatment teams to craft individualized treatment plans.

Why Join Central City Concern?

• Fully integrated behavioral health, primary care, and addiction medicine model.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team that values consultation and shared decision‑making.
• Opportunity to practice at the top of your license.
• Meaningful work serving individuals impacted by homelessness, poverty, trauma, and addiction.
• Mission‑driven nonprofit recognized as a leader in integrated health care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing and a master’s degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing from an approved school.
• Current Oregon nursing license and certified PMHNP by the Oregon State Board of Nursing and national certification.
• Full prescriptive powers in Oregon with a DEA number.
• Valid BLS certification and buprenorphine prescriber training.
• Ability to meet physical demands, walk, bend, lift, and perform tasks required for patient care.
• Successful completion of pre‑employment drug screen, TB test, and background check (including DHS clearance).
• Adherence to Central City Concern’s drug‑free workplace policy and confidentiality regulations (HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2).
• Current driver’s license and compliance with the Fleet Safety Policy if a vehicle is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, client‑centered, trauma‑informed psychiatric services within the multi‑disciplinary team.
• Identify opportunities to improve service integration and workflow efficiency while following information‑sharing guidelines.
• Maintain accurate, program‑standard client records and participate in quality‑assurance activities.
• Provide crisis intervention, suicide assessment, and emergency care coordination.
• Offer brief psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, and patient/family education.
• Advance skills through training and seek consultation when needed.
• Ensure compliance with privacy, confidentiality, and security policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisory staff.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent functional assessment and therapeutic decision‑making within PMHNP scope.
• Expertise in pharmacological and psychotherapeutic interventions for substance use disorders and psychiatric conditions.
• Ability to build rapport rapidly and provide non‑judgmental, compassionate care to vulnerable populations.
• Strong documentation skills and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Interpersonal skills for working collaboratively with diverse teams and clients.
• Physical capability to perform tasks associated with clinical duties.
• Capacity to remain calm during crises and maintain strict confidentiality.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off beginning at 4 weeks per year.
• Up to 11 recognized holidays and 2 personal holidays.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match (4.25% first year, 6% second year, 8% third year).
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Employer‑paid life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Extended sabbatical program at 7, 14, and 21 years of service.

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