Lives Change Here! We are GROWING…Columbia River Mental Health Services provides comprehensive behavioral health and recovery services that transform the lives of children, adults and families in the communities of SW Washington. We are the largest and oldest not-for-profit provider of mental/chemical dependency treatment in southwest Washington with 200 employees and a history dating back to 1942.

Our Mission: Providing behavioral health and recovery services that transform the lives of children, adults, and families in the communities of SW Washington.

Why Work Here?

CRMHS offers AMAZING benefits aside from health and wellness (medical/dental/vision etc.) Work life balance benefits: 12 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays, and 24 days of PTO days accrued in the first year, and continues to grow from there! Career development: $325 annual allowance for career development and education with an additional 40 hours of paid time off for career development/education! And so much more!

We are growing and so can you! Our Psychiatry department is an amazing environment with front desk and medical assistant resources to support your patient care experience, and a team of dedicated colleagues including Psychiatrists, MH nurse practitioners, and physician assistants to provide back-up during vacations and days off. Providing in person care full time initially, providers may choose to move to a hybrid schedule as their panel builds, spending part time in the office and part time working from home. We offer the flexibility to work a traditional 5 day, 40 hour schedule and can also provide a 4-10 or similar opportunity, or reduced FTE for those interested.

Starting Salary Range –

$60 /hour depending on licensure / experience

Summary:

The responsibilities include initial and updated psychiatric evaluations, routine follow-up care and medication management. Ensure timely and quality delivery of medical reviews, and support staff clinically and administratively.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Works in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff and other providers that allows for consultation, collaboration, or referral.
• Prescribes medications, individualized treatments, and ongoing medication management.
• Orders lab and diagnostic tests when appropriate and interprets test results.
• Maintains legible, accurate, and confidential medical records.
• Completes documentation within 24 hours of patient encounter.
• Coordination of care with other providers, counselors and community care providers.
• Coordinator of mental health care needs with their medical/physical care as needed.

Non-essential Job Functions:

• Maintain communication and cooperative working relationship both within the agency and community at large.
• Projects a positive and professional image at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education, Licensing and Experience:

• An active, unrestricted Physician, Advance Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License
• CPR certified
• One year or more experience in behavioral health prescribing preferred
• Experience working with the aged, the uninsured, the underinsured, individuals with severe mental health disorders, and / or substance use disorders preferred.
• Ability to acquire and maintain DEA Controlled Substance Prescribing Registration prior to date of hire
• Ability to credential with Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurers

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have a wide knowledge base required roles of various personnel and programs in the agency and community.
• Interpersonal, decision making, judgment, and communication skills plus medication management, psychotherapy, and collegial relations with teams.

PER COMPANY POLICY - ALL HEALTHCARE EMPLOYEES MUST BE EITHER COVID-19 VACCINATED / HAVE A MEDICAL/RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION.

IF EXTENDED AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT WITHIN OUR COMPANY, CANDIDATE MUST PROVIDE PROOF TO BE COMPLIANT (COVID VACCINE CARD/MEDICAL OR RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION) IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE HIRING PROCESS.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Columbia River Mental Health Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we seek applicants from all backgrounds to join our teams. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by law. We encourage our employees to bring their authentic selves to work and do not tolerate discrimination at the workplace.

Licenses & Certifications

• Physician Assistant
• Medical Doctor
• ARNP
• CPR
• DEA