Job Posting Title APP / Advanced Practice Provider (PMHNP / Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or PA-C / Physician Assistant) - 'Harborview's Youth Clinic (Part-time, 25% FTE)
About The Position
Harborview Medical Center’s (HMC) Pediatrics clinic in the University District of Seattle has an outstanding opportunity for a part-time PMHNP, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner; or PA-C, Physician Assistant with psych experience. WORK SCHEDULE Part-time, 10 hours per week Two half days per week DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Harborview’s Youth Clinic provides primary care, acute care, reproductive healthcare, and mental health services to teens and young adults (12-26 years old) who are unstably housed or experiencing homelessness and seeking services at one of 2 partner social service agencies. Clinic facilities are basic, and providers are routinely called upon to use clinical acumen and creativity to assess and meet client needs. The staff include a seasoned program manager and a mental health clinician. Child & adolescent psychiatric consultation is available as needed. And the clinic works closely with other units at Harborview to access laboratory testing, pharmacy, billing and documentation services. Harborview is committed to ending youth homelessness and closing paths to chronic adult homelessness. Working with community partners, we will address physical and mental health challenges to allow unhoused youth to engage with education, employment, and stable shelter. This is a position for an experienced advanced practice provider ready to work with some of the most marginalized and resilient young people in our community. You will be an integral part of clinical care as well as the ongoing growth and design of our service delivery model. The role calls for creativity, flexibility, dedication and compassion. If this sounds like something that interests you, please consider applying. We would love to welcome you to our team. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Make a difference in the lives of teens and young adults experiencing homeless, many for the first time These are children who may have left home to escape abuse or financial stress, teens with untreated mental illness or substance abuse disorders, or LGTBQ youth “kicked out for coming out” You will meet these patients at an incredibly poignant moment in their lives and your support and actions can turn everything around Join a team of like-mined individuals striving to realize Harborview’s commitment to its mission
Requirements
- Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant with psychiatric experience
- Valid Washington State ARNP or PA-C license
- National certification (AANP/ANCC or NCCPA)
- DEA registration and hospital credentialing as required
- Demonstrated ability to practice independently
- Experience managing common psychiatric conditions in outpatient or community settings
- Experience working with adolescents and/or young adult
Responsibilities
- Provide on-site psychiatric services for street-involved adolescents and young adults in the University District
- Deliver episodic psychiatric evaluation, diagnostic clarification, and short-term medication management while clients work toward stable housing and connection to ongoing behavioral health services
- Function independently and in collaboration with the care team to assess, diagnose, and manage a wide variety of pediatric conditions
- Requires comfort practicing independently in a resource-limited, safety-net clinical environment
- Conduct psychiatric assessments and diagnostic clarification for youth and young adults
- Provide short-term and episodic medication management, including initiation, titration, and monitoring of common psychiatric medications
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary clinic staff, including medical providers, social workers, and case managers
- Support care transitions and referrals to community mental health and supportive services
- Practice using trauma-informed, harm-reduction, and youth-centered care principles
- Complete clinical documentation in accordance with UW Medicine policies and grant requirements
Benefits
- For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
