On-Call Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$68.18 - $87.19 Hourly

Department:

Health Department

Job Type:

On-Call

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

November 12, 2026

The Opportunity:

Overview:

Additional Compensation:

• Premiums: 
  • 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.

THIS WORK MATTERS!

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. 

The On-Call Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner must consistently demonstrate effective, positive and respectful communication with patients and staff including: active listening, empathy, courtesy, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to promote modification of health behaviors with clients.

As a On-Call Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Corrections Health, you will help serve in our three Correctional Health facilities:

1. The Multnomah County Detention Center (downtown)

2. Inverness Jail (near PDX airport)

3. The Juvenile Detention Center (NE Portland)

We are currently recruiting for on-call shifts on weekdays. 

Come join our team of Portland's most outstanding health care professionals providing exceptional services to our diverse community!  

We encourage all interested and qualified professionals to please apply as we are holding interviews. Please apply today!

As an On-Call Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, duties will include but are not limited to:

• 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. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

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.
• The employee holding this position is designated as an Essential Employee under Multnomah County Personnel Rule 3-15-015, Essential Employees.

Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following 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.

SCREENING & EVALUATION:

REQUIRED APPLICATION PACKET:

The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.

An uploaded resume covering relevant experience and education. 

• Please include the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, and a summary of your responsibilities. 

An uploaded cover letter that expands on your resume, addressing:

• Why are you interested in this opportunity and provide specific examples to demonstrate how your experience and skills align with the descriptions in the “Overview” section of this job posting, and meet the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position.  Please limit your cover letter to one (1) page.

Note: The application, resume and cover letter should clearly demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to the descriptions provided in the ‘Overview’ and ‘To Qualify’ sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process. 

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications
• Resume and Cover Letter Review 
• Phone screen
• Consideration of top candidates
• Background and reference check

Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

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. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

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. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Amanda Sinclair

Email:

[email protected]

Phone:

+1 (971) 5001688

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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