Nurse Practitioner III (PMHNP)

Nurse Practitioner III (PMHNP)

Turnwell Mental Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our growing outpatient behavioral health team in Astoria, OR. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication management to a diverse patient population, including adults and adolescents. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an underserved region with a collaborative, mission-driven team.

Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and individualized treatment planning

Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations

Provide ongoing medication management and monitor patient response and side effects

Collaborate with therapists, social workers, primary care providers, and other team members to deliver coordinated care

Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) system

Participate in care coordination meetings, peer consultation, and quality improvement initiatives

Provide telehealth services as needed to serve rural and remote patients

Maintain professional knowledge through continuing education, staying current with evidence-based psychiatric practices

Adhere to all clinic policies, HIPAA regulations, and ethical standards

Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited PMHNP program

Current PMHNP-BC certification from ANCC or equivalent

Active Oregon APRN license (or eligibility to obtain prior to start date)

Current DEA registration or ability to obtain

Experience with outpatient psychiatric care

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with electronic health record systems

2+ years of PMHNP experience in an outpatient or community mental health setting

Experience treating co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders

Familiarity with collaborative care models or integrated behavioral health

Spanish language proficiency (a plus given the regional population)

Experience with telehealth platforms

Turnwell Mental Health Network, Inc.