Aspire Psychology is a thriving multi-disciplinary private practice in downtown Portland, Oregon offering therapy and medication management. We are hiring a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner or psychiatrist for a full-time or part-time position. 

Enjoy a flexible, hybrid (1 day in the office) or fully remote work schedule at an office in a central downtown location. As a member of a group practice, you can also benefit from collaboration with our team of psychiatric providers, psychologists and clinical social workers in weekly case consultation.

Values and Culture

Aspire Psychology’s psychiatric providers and therapists are trained in and inspired by evidence-based practices that incorporate cognitive, behavioral, relational, humanistic and somatic techniques, among others. Our clinicians work closely with patients to identify what is and is not working in their lives, to foster the hope and confidence they need to define their authentic selves and goals, and to develop effective strategies for cultivating healthier and happier lives.'

Founded by Dr. Jami Howell, Aspire strives to provide the perfect fit for both our patients and our providers. With a background serving the community in individual private practice, Dr. Howell set out to build a group practice to meet the needs of more people in the community seeking help and support. She was raised in the Portland area and completed all of her training locally, which has provided the foundation for a large network of patient referrals, community connections and a strong reputation for Aspire, a reputation built on the highest quality of coordinated care.

In Dr. Howell's journey to cultivate a positive company culture, it has been important to make Aspire a place where employees and patients feel comfortable being fully who they are. The culture of Aspire supports and prioritizes diversity, inclusion, equity, and individuality. These values are always at the forefront when considering which candidates to ask to join the Aspire team.

We value having a workplace that allows employees to feel at ease, happy and proud of where they work. Dr. Howell has designed a space that is comfortable and modern with exceptional views from every office and a community space for team members where they can relax and interact with each other.

When it comes to balancing work and life, Dr. Howell understands the importance of flexibility. With that in mind, she supports each employee’s needs to make working at Aspire the best possible experience. She offers scheduling flexibility whether working remotely and/or at the office as well as when coordinating time off. She believes support systems are fundamental to having a great workplace, and she has developed an exceptional team that fully supports the clinical staff. Aspire’s support staff, along with easy-to-use electronic systems, make working at Aspire efficient and easy, allowing clinicians to focus on the work they love.

It can’t be stressed enough how greatly Dr. Howell values meaningful relationships at work and having a cohesive team. She makes a point to invest significantly in growing and maintaining connections with each team member individually as well as with the group. She's committed to making time to interact one-on-one, during case consultations and through arranging frequent team socials outside of work.

As a smaller company with a cohesive and collaborative team, Aspire Psychology provides a personal experience for employees. Aspire team members thrive in an environment that is beautiful and relaxing, and they know how to have fun and connect outside of work too! We can’t wait to add to our strong, unified team, and we at Aspire hope you’ll become a part of it.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit (1) a cover letter explaining your experience and interest in the position, approach to clinical work, populations you work with and specialties (2) a resume including all education and work history relevant to the mental health field. We look forward to hearing from you!

Benefits and Compensation (dependent on full or part time status)

• Full time salary $160,000 - $190,000 (32 patients per week) caseload dependent

• Part time salary $80,000-$120,000 (16-24 patients per week) caseload dependent

• 401K retirement with company matching

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

• Sick, Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off

• Yearly professional development stipend

• Paid CEU trainings

• Paid for onboarding tasks

• Paid company events and retreats

Experience the ease of having a full support staff who does the following:

• Credentials you with insurance panels

• Communicates with your patients about their insurance benefits & fees

• Oversees insurance billing

• Provides administrative support specific to psychiatric provider needs

• Manages incoming patients and prepares charts prior to your first session

• Networks and markets on your behalf to maintain a steady stream of referrals

• Maintains a page on the website dedicated specifically for your bio and picture

• Maintains Psychology Today and Portland Therapy Center Profiles

• Coordinates happy hours and other events with the Aspire team

Qualifications

Candidates must be licensed for a minimum of 1-2 years as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner or psychiatrist in Oregon and must have worked a minimum of 1-2 years in the past 2 years. Must pass state-required background check.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Offer prescribing services and relevant therapy to adult and/or adolescent patients ages 14+ with mild to moderately severe mental health conditions

• Maintain professional license in the state of Oregon

• Maintain malpractice liability insurance (can start at the time of contract)

• Conduct individual sessions with scheduled patients using professional standards in accordance with individual treatment plans; document treatment plans, sessions, assessments (if needed or required) and interventions according to professional records standards; complete a comprehensive intake and develop a diagnosis and treatment plan for each client

• Follow legal and professional obligations, such as HIPAA compliance and confidentiality, as well as all federal, state, and local legal guidelines, license criteria and applicable Code of Ethics

• Maintain professional conduct in accordance with the brand and mission of Aspire Psychology