About the Position
Lane County Youth Services is accepting applications for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join a multi-disciplinary clinical team in providing mental health treatment services to justice-involved youth in our outpatient program and juvenile detention facility. We value a positive workplace environment that fosters a growth mindset, resilience, and strong emotional intelligence. We follow Performance based standards with a focus on data-driven continuous improvement. This is a full-time position, although part-time requests will be considered. Lane County Youth Services is a public mental health provider receiving funding from state grants, client fees, and insurance reimbursement.
This position will focus on providing mental health treatment and medication management to justice involved youth and young adults, ages 10 to 21. It will assist with the development and implementation of a medication assisted treatment (MAT) program to help treat youth and young adults for withdrawal symptoms. Lane County Youth Services fosters positive youth development and prosocial attitudes and values through evidence-based and innovative treatment practices. This position will work with youth in community and closed-custody settings. The position may require the use of verbal and physical skills to de-escalate volatile situations or response to crisis situations with youth presenting with violent or dysregulated behavior.
About the Division
The Youth Services Division operates 24/7, has approximately 65 full-time staff, six program units, and is located in three different buildings on the John Serbu Youth Campus in Eugene, Oregon. The division is comprised of the following units:
- Administration: Division planning and management, data, grants administration, information systems, and administrative support.
- Juvenile Department: Screening, assessment, diversion, and probation services.
- Detention: 16-bed detention facility, and 16-bed secure treatment detention program serving youth ages 12-19, including youth being held on adult criminal charges, and health services (medical, dental, mental health, and psychiatric) for youth.
- Clinical Services: Clinical outpatient, closed-custody crisis and stabilization support, and youth and family skills support.
- Martin Luther King (MLK) Education Center: A collaboration between the division and Lane Education Service District (Lane ESD). Services provided include alternative school for high-risk, adjudicated, community youth; education for youth in Detention and Phoenix Treatment; horticulture and culinary arts vocational programs; and community service and restitution crews for youth.
- Nutrition Services: Provides approximately 30,000 meals and snacks per year to youth housed in Detention and youth in school and on vocational crews at and through the MLK Education Center.
The work of the division is complex and covers multiple, diverse subject matter areas, governed by multiple regulatory bodies and requiring specialized knowledge. The division is deeply focused on cultivating a positive workplace culture and addressing long standing structural and cultural deficits. If you are driven to serve youth and families, this is the job for you!
*Lane County employees may be eligible for student loan repayment: See links below. https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/
Schedule: Schedule for this position is varied as the division operates 24/7. The schedule may include non-traditional work hours including evenings, weekends, or some holidays.
*This is an AFSCME Nurses represented position*
Training:
- Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university, and completion of a Nurse Practitioner program specific to the expanded specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
Experience:
- No experience required.
- An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Preferred Experience:
- One year of responsible nurse practitioner experience.
Special Requirements:
The following are required at the time of hire:
- State of Oregon Registered Nurse license.
- National Certification by a nationally recognized board.
- National Provider Identifier (NPI).
- Current BLS/CPR.
- Diploma.
- Transcripts.
- Resume.
- Oregon Driver's License.
- Certificate granting full prescription authority.
- Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate.
Notes:
- This position is subject to a full criminal offender information record check.
- Offers of employment are contingent upon consenting to and successfully passing a drug screening test.
- Please note that as part of the screening process Lane County will verify license and certification status.
DRIVER’S LICENSE
Must be in possession of a valid driver's license at time of application, and a valid Oregon Driver's license by time of appointment.
Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Nurse Practitioner - Mental Health Classification Details
Selection Process
Equal Employment Opportunity
Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
Strategic Plan
In alignment with Lane County's Strategic Plan, incumbent(s) will be expected to demonstrate the following core behaviors: Passion to Serve, Driven to Connect, and Focused on Solutions.
The2022 -2024 Strategic Planfocuses on the areas that Lane County will pursue as a way to deliver on our vision for the residents of Lane County. To meet these challenges, we know that the basis of our efforts lies in leveraging our people and partnerships to achieve our Strategic Priorities. We also recognize that the quality and commitment of our staff is essential to a shared future where Lane County is the best place in which to live, work, and play.
Trauma Informed Care Statement
Trauma-informed care is an approach used to engage people with histories of trauma. It recognizes the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledges the role that trauma can play in people’s lives. Trauma-informed criminal justice responses can help to avoid re-traumatizing individuals.
Lane County is committed to providing services using Trauma Informed Care practices. As an organization, we recognize that many of the people we serve have experienced trauma, either currently, recently, or in their past. Our agency is dedicated to incorporating an understanding of trauma, both with our clients and with each other.
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