Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Addiction)

Comprehensive Healthcare • Yakima, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services. Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistants at Comprehensive are part of a multidisciplinary team that provides integrated behavioral health treatment to clients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Collaborating with therapists, case managers, nurses and other members the treatment team, Nurse Practitioners/ Physician Assistants assist in developing individualized treatment plan for each client. Taking ownership of the pharmacological intervention, Nurse Practitioners/ Physician Assistants complete prescribe appropriate medications, and provide general medical counseling and referrals. Our medical provider team has the opportunity to meet weekly to staff cases and receives regular supervision from the Medical Director of Addiction. In this role, strong communication skills, the desire to work in a collaborative team environment, and the ability to establish trusting relationships with clients will be essential. We currently have a position available in our Yakima opioid treatment program (OTP). This position provides FDA approved treatments for opioid use disorder, including methadone, buprenorphine products and naltrexone. We also provide suport for patients medical and psychiatric conditions as needed.

Requirements

• Master's or doctorate degree in nursing or nursing practice or PA.
• Open to new grads or experience as a Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant prescriber for the designated age group being served
• Registered Nurse license and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license in Washington or Physician Assistant Licensure.
• Federal DEA registration
• First Aid & CPR certification
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance

Responsibilities

• completing initial evaluations and assessing mental health & physical health status at routine appointments
• prescribing & monitoring medications and educating clients & their support system about the medication’s purpose, appropriate dosage, and possible side effects
• collaborating with each client to create an individualized treatment plan
• educating staff, clients, and other community partners about individual behavioral health needs
• following trauma-informed principles in all aspects of client care
• assessing clients for safety and risk to self or others, and taking appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated
• completing all documentation & charting in a timely, client-centered manner
• participating in on-call and rounding rotations for our inpatient facilities in Yakima (for psych ARNP and PAs ONLY)
• Participating in On Call for OTP
• providing treatment via telehealth to other clinics as needed

Benefits

• Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
• Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
• Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
• Access to Employee Assistance Program services
• Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
• Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
• Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
• Site eligibility for student loan repayment programs including National Health Service Corps, Nurse Corps, and various state-run programs
• up to $15,000 hiring bonus for full-time new hires

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level