Department: Behavioral Health – Alliance for Community WellnessReports to: Behavioral Health ManagerPosition Type: .25 FTE, 10 hours/week, nonexempt

Bilingual candidates are eligible for an additional $1.50 Bilingual Differential. This bilingual differential is included in the wage range above. 

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Summary

We are seeking a dynamic, multi-faceted provider to help us expand our clinical services. Our target patient base includes people living with HIV/HCV; members of the LGBTQ community, including trans and gender diverse individuals; people who inject drugs/have substance use disorder; and others utilizing HIV Alliance services. The provider will work with a team including Peer Recovery Specialists, HIV/HCV Care Coordinators, HIV PrEP/PEP Coordinators, HIV Pharmacists, HIV Certified RNs, Clinic Coordinator, Testing/Lab Staff and Medical Director. Support for this multi-disciplinary provider includes a Clinical Advisory Committee which consists of Infectious Disease, Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, Primary Care, Pharmacy, and other providers.

HIV Alliance seeks to deliver one-stop, low barrier, harm-reduction-focused care with the goal of improving health and wellness for those living with and at risk for HIV. Services are currently modified for COVID safety and are provided both in-person, with appropriate safety measures, and via tele-medicine. This is an opportunity to participate in the growth and development of our clinical services and to practice high impact medicine.

We offer a flexible schedule and are currently seeking a provider for 10 hours a week with opportunity for increased hours as clinic grows.

Essential Responsibilities

Deliver culturally competent, harm reduction focused care

Build and maintain relationships with medical providers

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of disease progression and relevant therapies

Maintain up-to-date and accurate records

Comfortable with provision of tele-medicine and use of EHR

Deliver care to HIV Alliance patients of all genders

Participate in necessary meetings

Document patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes.

Diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions, develop and implement treatment plans.

Educate patients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, or treatment plans

Write prescriptions for psychotropic medications as allowed by state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including therapists, care coordinators, or nursing staff, to develop, implement, or evaluate treatment plans.

Participate in treatment team conferences regarding diagnosis or treatment of difficult cases.

Develop practice protocols for mental health problems based on review and evaluation of published research.

Refer patients requiring more specialized or complex treatment to psychiatrists, primary care physicians, or other medical specialists.

Monitor the use and status of medical and pharmaceutical supplies.

Provide routine physical health screenings to detect or monitor problems such as heart disease and diabetes.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field

Current PHMNP credentials

One year of responsible Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner experience

Valid Oregon driver’s license, driving record sufficient to be covered by agency auto insurance policy, ability to transport self to job-related events and education locations

TB test provided by the agency

Flexible hours required

Ability to pass agency criminal background check

Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required

• Repetitive use of hands such as grasping, twisting/turning of wrists, and finger dexterity necessary to perform various clerical duties, such as typing and writing.
• Frequent use of arms such as pushing and pulling to open and close drawers and cabinets
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time at an assigned station
• Ability to bend, stand, and reach to be able to transport clients and to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds (harm reduction kits, naloxone kits, testing and education materials)
• Continuous clarity of vision at 20 inches or less for processing of paperwork 

The physical demands described above here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Working conditions, Travel and Environment

The duties of this job require individuals be able to work in non-traditional and community-based settings

HIV Alliance prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, sex, sexual/affectional orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or partnership status, veteran status, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, HIV antibody status or any other factor protected by law or association with any of these classes, in its services, employment, or use of volunteers.

HIV Alliance is a community united to stop the spread of the HIV epidemic. We strive to create an environment where everyone is empowered to reach their full potential. We value the diverse perspectives that each of us brings to this work, understanding the influences of culture, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, sex, sexual/affectional orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or partnership status, veteran status, political affiliation or belief, genetic information and HIV status in shaping our life experiences. We pledge to listen and ask questions before making judgments, and to continue to educate ourselves and each other. We recognize that we will only be successful against the HIV epidemic in a culture where oppression is not tolerated.