Psychiatric Prescriber

Position Title: Psychiatric Prescriber

Location: Winding Waters Medical Clinic, Enterprise, OR

Reports To: Mental Health Department Director 

Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

Position Summary:

The Psychiatric Prescriber is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with mental health disorders. The prescriber works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care and optimal patient outcomes.  Winding Waters Medical Clinic is open to filling this position with either a local prescriber (providing care in-clinic) or remote prescriber (providing telemedicine). This position involves providing care to patients who will access the prescriber either in-person or via telemedicine, with location of service being in the clinic or in a home/residential environment.

Clinical Responsibilities:

1. Patient Assessment and Diagnosis:

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments.

• Diagnose mental health disorders using DSM-5 criteria.

• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.

2. Medication Management:

• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications.

• Monitor patient responses to medications and adjust treatment plans as necessary.

• Educate patients and families about medications, including potential side effects and benefits.

3. Therapeutic Interventions:

• Provide brief therapeutic interventions as needed.

• Collaborate with therapists and other mental health professionals to coordinate care.

• Refer patients to appropriate services for additional support when necessary.

4. Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including therapists, social workers, and primary care providers.

• Participate in case conferences and treatment team meetings.

• Maintain clear and timely communication with patients, families, and other healthcare providers.

5. Documentation and Compliance:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in accordance with clinic policies and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to best practice guidelines.

6. Education and Professional Development:

• Stay current with developments in psychiatry and psychopharmacology.

• Participate in continuing education and professional development activities.

• Mentor and educate other staff members as needed.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) with a specialty in psychiatry.

• Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with certification in psychiatric/mental health.

Licensure and Certification:

• Active and unrestricted provider license in the state of Oregon.

• Board certification in psychiatry or psychiatric/mental health (NP/PA).

• DEA certification for prescribing controlled substances.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in psychiatric care is preferred

• Experience in an integrated outpatient health setting is preferred.

• Experience in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or similar setting is preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) systems.

• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.

• Commitment to serving underserved populations and working in a rural healthcare setting.

Work Environment:

• This position operates in a rural/frontier interdisciplinary primary care clinical environment

• May involve telemedicine or in-person appointments.

• May involve exposure to patients who are experiencing mental health crises.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform job duties in a standard clinical setting or home office setting.

Application Process:

• Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to Jessie Michaelson at jessie.michaelson@windingwaters.org

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Winding Waters Medical Clinic is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.