Psychiatric Associate Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Title: Psychiatric Provider - Hep C Free Program
Location: Indian Health Clinic - 703 NE Hancock St., Portland, OR 97212 &
Wellness Center - 12360 E Burnside St., Portland, OR 97233
Schedule: 0.2-1.0 FTE (8-40 hours per week), depending on organizational needs and candidate availability.
Wage Range: $31,644.06-$199,500.00 annually, prorated based on FTE, qualifications, and experience.
If you are a motivated and dedicated Psychiatric Provider looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!
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 Psychiatric Provider will participate in NARA NW Hep C Free Initiative, an integrated care approach to prevent, test for, treat, and cure HCV in individuals with SUD and/or SMI, particularly in communities disproportionately affected by homelessness. This program supports low barrier integrated substance use prevention, SUD and SMI treatment and recovery supports, and HCV/HIV prevention, testing, and access to treatment among individuals with or at risk for HCV, with or without HIV. Given the crisis of homelessness in the U.S., this program looks to especially reach communities that have been heavily impacted by the intersection of homelessness, substance use/substance use disorder and mental illness, and infectious diseases, specifically HCV.
The Adult Psychiatric Provider is responsible for providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management prescriptive services, mental health assessments, referrals for clients for mental health care and mental health education, and coordination of services with other prescribers at NARA NW. Manage Psychiatric conditions while coordinating care across interdisciplinary teams to provide whole person trauma - informed care tailored to underserved populations. The provider will take part in addressing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders through behavioral health screenings, integrated care planning, and appropriate consultation and referrals. Provide integrated low barrier HCV, HIV, SUD, and SMI treatments in communities that are at increased risk of HCV.
What you will do:

• Ensures the cultural appropriateness of services.
• Provides adult psychiatric services for adult clients enrolled in NARA NW's Hep C Free program.
• Provides Mental health treatment for SMI, depression and suicide prevention. Incorporate psychiatric medications as clinically indicated and prescribed by an appropriately licensed healthcare provider.
• Works collaboratively with the Hepatitis C Initiative Team and collaborates with other NARA NW teams regarding psychiatric needs of clients.
• Develops and maintains relationships within NARA NW, across community partners, and with tribal partners to ensure their involvement in program design.
• Ensures timely documentation and reporting as required by state funding.
• Responsible for risk management, quality assurance, and adherence to compliance programs in order to achieve the highest standards of care possible.
• Provides consultation between all disciplines and external sources when needed.
• Provide mental health promotion, psychosocial support, and suicide prevention.
• Conduct integrated screening and assessment for substance use disorders (SUD), serious mental illness (SMI), and/or co-occurring serious mental illness and substance use disorders (COD). For people with SUD and/or COD, you must provide or connect them to treatment resources that day.
• Follow-up to ensure individuals are engaged and retained in care and treatment, and able to complete their HCV treatment.
• Assess clients to determine who would benefit from in person or virtual Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) for HCV.

We would like to hear from people that have:

• Active Oregon and Washington licensure as one of the following:
  • Psychiatrist (MD/DO)
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
  • Physician Associate (PA) with psychiatric experience or demonstrated competency in psychiatric evaluation and medication management
• Active DEA registration
• High level of cultural sensitivity with knowledge of Native cultures.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Knowledge and experience with Oregon tribes and ability to work with the Native community.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of mental health and addiction disorders.
• Same day screenings for SUD, and SMI and initiation of treatment and active linkages to ongoing care.
• Ability to work flexibly as a part of a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary team.
• Motivational interviewing skills and ability to engage clients and staff at varying stages of commitment to change
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, the community, and other staff members.
• Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus.
• Must pass a pre-employment or for cause drug tests.
• Must pass criminal background and DMV checks.

What's in it for you?
15 Paid Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, Independence Day, Labor Day, Native American Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, day after Thanksgiving, December 25th and your birthday!
Benefits: Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
• 15 Paid Holidays (Listed Above)
• 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
• 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
• $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Spending Account
• 401(k) with 4% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC

How to apply:

1. To Quick Apply, go to Careers - NARA NW (naranorthwest.org)
2. Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Optional), that's all!
3. Feel free to contact recruiting@naranorthwest.org if you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process.

NARA NW Mission: Our mission is to provide education, physical and mental health services and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and everyone in need.
NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. To support NARA NW in its mission, all employees agree to refrain from illicit drug use, marijuana use, and prescription drug abuse, both on and off the job. In addition, all employees agree to model alcohol sobriety. Modeling alcohol sobriety means not consuming, discussing, or promoting the use of alcohol, on the job, on social media and when in the community where the employee would be likely to be seen by NARA NW clients or community. If in recovery, employees must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that they will be able to remain sober.
Consistent with NARA NW's sobriety policy, all employees, volunteers, interns, and contractors, as applicable, are required to sign a "Drug-Free/Alcohol-Free Workplace Certification Form" and NARA NW "Modeling Sobriety Policy Form" as a condition of employment to confirm that they are aware of this policy and that they agree to comply with it. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. This policy is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its state counterpart
Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.
This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, the agency reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties, as necessary.