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We are excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for a Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at the Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (EOCI) in Pendleton, Oregon. This role requires on-site work and offers the chance to collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals serving a traditionally underserved community. In addition to the rewarding nature of the position, you'll enjoy the outstanding benefits the state is known for, including participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Join us in making a meaningful impact while advancing your career!
About the Job – Your Role
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners provide psychiatric assessment and psychotropic medication management as clinically indicated to mentally ill adults in custody (AIC) within the Behavioral Health Services (BHS) of the ODOC, including referral of AICs to programs and services as appropriate, and to provide on-call crisis intervention services after-hours, holidays, and on weekends. The employee will work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and will coordinate care of AIC patients with other members of the treatment team.
BHS is comprised of an administrative unit which sets policy and long-term direction for targeted service populations at each of the institutions which may include diagnostic evaluation, stabilization, treatment, release planning, and case-management services for mentally ill and developmentally disabled AICs. A continuum of special housing assignments have been identified in the Mental Health Infirmary, Intermediate Care Housing, Behavioral Housing Unit, Day Treatment, and Mental Health housing.