Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Bellevue Psychiatry; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellevue Psychiatry is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for a full-time hybrid role based in Portland, Oregon. The NP will conduct psychiatric evaluations, develop and adjust treatment plans, prescribe medications, and provide ongoing follow-up with patients.

Ideal candidates hold an active Oregon PMHNP certification or eligibility, with strong skills in assessments, risk evaluations, and medication management, plus experience in outpatient / integrated care and telehealth delivery.

Qualifications

• Requires licensure and certification as PMHNP; Oregon ARNP active or eligible.
• Experience in psychiatric or behavioral health settings is expected.
• Strong documentation and time-management skills required.
• Ability to build therapeutic alliances and provide culturally sensitive care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications.
• Provide follow-up visits and monitor treatment response.
• Document care in the electronic health record and collaborate with clinicians.

Skills

Mental health nursing

PMHNP

Oregon ARNP license

psychiatric assessments

trauma-informed care

telehealth

communication skills

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing

Tools

EHR systems

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Company Description:

Bellevue Psychiatry provides personalized psychiatric care and therapy in a welcoming clinic setting, complemented by modern telehealth options. The team focuses on supporting each individual's mental well-being journey through evidence-based treatment and compassionate care. Services are designed to be accessible and collaborative, helping clients engage actively in their own recovery and wellness. Clinicians work closely with clients and, when appropriate, families and other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive, coordinated care.

Role Description

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is a full-time, hybrid role based in Portland, OR, with a mix of in-clinic and work-from-home responsibilities. Day-to-day tasks include conducting psychiatric evaluations, developing and updating treatment plans, prescribing and managing psychotropic medications, and providing ongoing follow-up visits. The role involves monitoring treatment response, documenting care in the electronic health record, and collaborating with psychiatrists, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated mental health services. The practitioner will educate clients about diagnoses and treatment options, promote adherence and safety, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives and best practices within the clinic.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Mental Health Nursing and general Nursing, with experience in psychiatric or behavioral health settings.


• Licensure and training as Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, with demonstrated skills in Mental Health Care and Psychiatric Care.


• Active, unrestricted Oregon ARNP license (or eligibility), with current national certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or equivalent.


• Proficiency in conducting psychiatric assessments, risk evaluations, and medication management across diverse populations.


• Ability to build therapeutic alliances, maintain professional boundaries, and provide trauma-informed, culturally sensitive care.


• Strong documentation, time management, and organizational skills, including comfort with electronic health records and telehealth platforms.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, with a collaborative approach to working in multidisciplinary teams.


• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program; prior outpatient psychiatry or integrated care experience is highly beneficial.