Advanced Practice Provider Psychiatry Fellowship - PMHNP or PA
About The Position
Join a world-class pediatric institution dedicated to providing hope, care, and cures. Seattle Children’s is seeking passionate, newly graduated, or early-career Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) and Physician Assistants (PAs) for our Psychiatry APP Fellowship. This one-year, intensive program is designed to bridge the gap between academic training and specialized pediatric psychiatric practice. If you are looking to master clinical skills in a complex, highly collaborative environment while prioritizing your own professional resilience, we invite you to apply. Our Mission The APP Fellowship Program at Seattle Children’s supports APPs in successfully entering practice within a complex pediatric setting. We provide the structure needed to build on your graduate training, strengthening the domains critical to becoming a confident, expert provider in pediatric mental health. Why Choose Seattle Children’s? Diverse Clinical Exposure: Work with a complex patient population across various settings, including inpatient, ambulatory clinics, and emergency/urgent care. A Robust Community: Join a network of over 400 APPs working across dozens of subspecialties. Commitment to Belonging: We strive to be a welcoming community that represents our patients. We empower every team member to show up as their authentic selves every day. Holistic Support: We don’t just focus on clinical skills; we provide the tools to bolster resilience and prevent burnout from day one. Program Goals & Learning Objectives The fellowship is structured to ensure you emerge as a well-rounded pediatric psychiatric provider through: Clinical Mastery: Strengthening critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and procedural confidence. Mentorship: Developing your unique practice style through exposure to multiple mentors and continuous, constructive feedback. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Understanding the diverse roles of APPs and how they contribute to high-functioning care teams. Lifelong Learning: Cultivating a self-directed approach to professional development and education.
Requirements
- For Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) Education: Master’s degree or higher in Nursing with a concentration in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP).
- Experience: 1 year of pediatric or family-focused clinical work; experience in Acute Care or Pediatric Mental Health is strongly preferred.
- Licensure: Active, unencumbered WA State RN and ARNP licenses.
- Certification: National certification as a PMHNP; current BLS and active DEA registration.
- For Physician Assistants (PA) Education: Graduate of a nationally accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Experience: 1 year of healthcare experience (strong pediatric/mental health component preferred).
- Licensure: Active, unencumbered WA State Physician Assistant license.
- Certification: Initial certification by the NCCPA; current BLS and active DEA registration.
- All Fellows must obtain and maintain Allied Health Provider privileges at Seattle Children’s Hospital prior to their start date.
- Privileges must remain in good standing (not limited, suspended, or revoked).
Nice To Haves
- Experience: 1 year of pediatric or family-focused clinical work; experience in Acute Care or Pediatric Mental Health is strongly preferred.
- Experience: 1 year of healthcare experience (strong pediatric/mental health component preferred).
Benefits
- Relocation: Assistance is available for qualified candidates.
- Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
