Psychiatric Provider - Hep C - Md151

Title: Psychiatric Provider- Hep C Free Program

Location: Indian Health Clinic- 703 NE Hancock St., Portland, OR 97212 &

Wellness Center- 12360 E Burnside St., Portland, OR 97233

Schedule: 0.2-1.0 FTE (8-40 hours per week), depending on organizational needs and candidate availability.

Wage Range: $31,644.06-$199,500.00 annually, prorated based on FTE, qualifications, and experience.

If you are a motivated and dedicated Psychiatric Provider looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

At NARA Northwest, you'll find a supportive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Whether you're passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there's a place for you to make a meaningful difference.

Company Mission:

The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.

About the Company:

At NARA NW, we deliver services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities, helping individuals lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

With over 450 employees across a variety of programs-including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives NARA NW offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others.

Position Overview:

The Psychiatric Provider will participate in NARA NW Hep C Free Initiative, an integrated care approach to prevent, test for, treat, and cure HCV in individuals with SUD and/or SMI, particularly in communities disproportionately affected by homelessness. This program supports low barrier integrated substance use prevention, SUD and SMI treatment and recovery supports, and HCV/HIV prevention, testing, and access to treatment among individuals with or at risk for HCV, with or without HIV. Given the crisis of homelessness in the U.S., this program looks to especially reach communities that have been heavily impacted by the intersection of homelessness, substance use/substance use disorder and mental illness, and infectious diseases, specifically HCV.

The Adult Psychiatric Provider is responsible for providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management prescriptive services, mental health assessments, referrals for clients for mental health care and mental health education, and coordination of services with other prescribers at NARA NW. Manage Psychiatric conditions while coordinating care across interdisciplinary teams to provide whole person trauma - informed care tailored to underserved populations. The provider will take part in addressing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders through behavioral health screenings, integrated care planning, and appropriate consultation and referrals. Provide integrated low barrier HCV, HIV, SUD, and SMI treatments in communities that are at increased risk of HCV.

What you will do:

• Ensures the cultural appropriateness of services.
• Provides adult psychiatric services for adult clients enrolled in NARA NW's Hep C Free program.
• Provides Mental health treatment for SMI, depression and suicide prevention. Incorporate psychiatric medications as clinically indicated and prescribed by an appropriately licensed healthcare provider.
• Works collaboratively with the Hepatitis C Initiative Team and collaborates with other NARA NW teams regarding psychiatric needs of clients.
• Develops and maintains relationships within NARA NW, across community partners, and with tribal partners to ensure their involvement in program design.
• Ensures timely documentation and reporting as required by state funding.
• Responsible for risk management, quality assurance, and adherence to compliance programs in order to achieve the highest standards of care possible.
• Provides consultation between all disciplines and external sources when needed.
• Provide mental health promotion, psychosocial support, and suicide prevention.
• Conduct integrated screening and assessment for substance use disorders (SUD), serious mental illness (SMI), and/or co-occurring serious mental illness and substance use disorders (COD). For people with SUD and/or COD, you must provide or connect them to treatment resources that day.
• Follow-up to ensure individuals are engaged and retained in care and treatment, and able to complete their HCV treatment.
• Assess clients to determine who would benefit from in person or virtual Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) for HCV.