LMP: Psychiatrist, PMHNP/DNP (Integrated Team Based Care)

LMP: Psychiatrist, PMHNP/DNP (Integrated Team Based Care)

Job Overview

Location/Schedule: This position is based at the Garlington Health Center located in NE Portland, OR. The schedule for this position is Monday through Wednesday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Position: LMP: Psychiatrist, PMHNP/DNP 

Program: Integrated Team Based Care (ITBC)

Cascadia’s Mission and Vision: 

Mission: Cascadia Health delivers whole health care – integrated mental health and addiction services, primary care, and housing – to promote hope and support the well-being of the communities we serve.  

Vision: We envision a community where everyone benefits from whole health care, experiences well-being, and has a self-directed, connected life.  

Position Description: The Licensed Medical Provider (LMP) will provide psychiatric assessments and ongoing medication management to consumers receiving services at Cascadia clinical programs, while supporting a Trauma Informed Care environment. With the high prevalence of trauma among individuals receiving mental health services, it is required the Licensed Medical Provider (LMP) understand the effects of trauma on health, coping, and other aspects of the lives of those we serve. Depending on the program served, services may range from one-time consultations to internal staff or external partner providers/agencies to ongoing services. Provide formal and informal case consultation to case managers, therapists, nursing staff, and other treatment team members. Coordinate with primary care and other external care providers serving individual consumers, as per community standards. Provide case consultation and support to family and/or other members of individual consumer’s support systems, as needed.

This position must understand, appreciate, and respect the differences within our Cascadia community. As such, it is expected that this position promotes integrated care, our vision of trauma-informed and person-first approaches and helps create a work environment of acceptance.

Compensation: Varies by credential and experience.

• PMHNP/DNP: $74.19/hr. ($154,287/yr.) to $81.59/hr. ($169,725/yr.)

• Psychiatrist: $127.47/hr. ($265,107/yr.) to $140.20/hr. ($291,606/yr.)

  

Essential Responsibilities  

This position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.  Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.    

• Determine medical necessity and appropriateness of mental health services for enrolled consumers.

• Document medical supervision of cases by signing comprehensive mental health assessments, updates, and individual support and service plans.

• Provide psychiatric assessments for enrolled consumers.

• Provide screening and assessment of consumer’s medical needs, including lab testing.

• Provide medication consultation and management for consumers, including supplying prescriptions and providing ongoing assessment of medication effectiveness, safety, and appropriateness.

• Provide case consultation to Cascadia clinicians, including participation in regular treatment team meetings.

• Maintain accurate and up to date documentation on consumer care, following agency requirements for clinical and billing purposes.

• Work cooperatively with other treatment team members in the service of consumers.

• Work cooperatively with external care providers and support system members in the service of consumers.

• Document and maintain electronic health record (EHR) and ancillary records in a manner that assures compliance with all agency policies, program procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.  Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation as required, associated with billing, assessment, treatment, client’s progress and other activities.

• Provide urgent back up services for consumers enrolled in the same services/program whose primary medical provider is unavailable.

• Respect and honor consumer rights and responsibilities and demonstrate professional boundaries and ethics.

• Assist in crisis situations as appropriate, following emergency protocols/procedures and coordinating with the treatment team with interventions which support a trauma informed environment for clients/residents and staff.  

• Adhere to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA requirements.

• Deliver timely, accurate, and professional documentation. Provide input on all relevant documentation and procedural requirements.

• Complete a