Job Opportunities

Aspire Psychology is a thriving multidisciplinary private practice in downtown Portland, Oregon, offering both therapy and medication management services. We are excited to consider Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners for full-time, hybrid positions, and we are pleased to offer a relocation allowance for out of state hires!

Why Aspire Psychology?

We believe clinicians do their best work when they feel supported, valued, and connected. At Aspire, you can enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, with 1 day per month up to 1 day per week in our centrally located downtown office and the remainder of your time working remotely.

Founded by Dr. Jami Howell, a Portland native who trained locally, Aspire was created to be a place where both patients and clinicians can thrive. Over the years, we have earned a strong community reputation for high-quality, coordinated care. Just as importantly, we have created a work culture grounded in inclusion, authenticity, and connection where team members feel genuinely valued, supported, and proud of where they work.

What You Can Expect

• Genuine work-life balance, with a culture built around flexibility, connection, and sustainability

• Collaboration and support through regular case consultation, multidisciplinary teamwork, and individual support 

• An experienced administrative team handling marketing, credentialing, billing, patient communication, chart preparation, and other patient-care support

• Streamlined systems that reduce the burden of administrative tasks and allow clinicians to focus on patient care

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care to adult patients with mild to moderate mental health conditions (with the option to treat adolescent patients ages 14+)

• Complete comprehensive psychiatric intakes, diagnostic assessments, and individualized treatment plans

• Provide ongoing psychiatric medication management in accordance with professional standards and individual treatment plans

• Provide in-person care when medically necessary or clinically appropriate for a patient's treatment

• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with professional standards

• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, confidentiality requirements, applicable federal, state, and local laws, licensing requirements, and professional codes of ethics

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

• Participate in Aspire’s required community engagement and referral-development efforts, including partner meetings, educational presentations, and professional networking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a licensed prescriber, with 2+ years preferred 

• Active prescribing experience within the past two years required

• Recent practice experience in Oregon strongly preferred

• Active Oregon professional license or eligibility for Oregon licensure required

• Obtain professional liability insurance prior to start date and maintain throughout employment

• Must pass a background check as a condition of employment (conducted after a conditional offer, per Oregon law)

• Able to work onsite at Aspire’s downtown Portland office a minimum of 1 day per month up to 1 day per week, with additional in-office time as needed based on clinical need

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $140,000 - $150,000 per year (based on years of prescribing experience) for meeting a minimum caseload of 26 patient sessions per week

• Quarterly production bonuses available for prescribers averaging 27 or more patient sessions per week, with total cash compensation potential up to $177,000 per year

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4%

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Paid sick time, vacation, and holidays

• Annual professional development stipend

• Paid CEU trainings

• Paid, structured onboarding with dedicated training time 

• Paid company events and retreats

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit:

1. A cover letter describing your clinical experience, interest in the position, approach to therapy, populations you work with, and areas of specialization

2. A resume detailing relevant education and professional experience

We truly look forward to learning more about you and exploring whether Aspire Psychology is the right fit for your next professional chapter.