Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psych NP) – Outpatient | Washington State

Job description

Contract Length: 3 months, with possibility to extend
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00a–5:00p (40 hours/week; 1-hour unpaid lunch)
Setting: Outpatient, Community Health Center

Position Details

Patient Volume: Up to 18 patients per day (may vary based on cancellations)

Patient Population: All ages, from newborns to geriatrics

Support Staff: Dedicated MA per provider, receptionist, mental health therapists, dietitians, and local health care administrator on site

Environment: Community Health Center setting serving vulnerable populations including migrants and refugees. Interpreter services available onsite.

Scope of Practice: Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of mental health and substance use disorders across the lifespan

EMR: EPIC

Orientation: 1-week onsite orientation; expected to begin patient care by Day 3

Requirements

Board Certification: Required (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – PMHNP)

License: Active Washington State license required (no exceptions)

DEA: Active WA DEA required

Certifications: BLS/ACLS as required (provider responsible for obtaining if needed)

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years as a Psych NP preferred

Must have recent (within past year) face-to-face patient care experience

Clean background required — no malpractice or disciplinary history

Additional Details

Vaccinations: COVID-19 and flu vaccination required