ARNP - Inpatient Psychiatry Moonlighter

Frontier Behavioral Health • Town and Country, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Frontier Behavioral Health (FBH) is seeking an Inpatient Psychiatric ARNP 'Moonlighter' to fill 'as needed' and weekend shifts. These employees do not hold a full-time equivalent (FTE) position and are scheduled based on the fluctuating needs of FBH. The current need is for weekday coverage. The length of the workday can vary significantly depending on patient census and medical needs. If the workday ends before 5:00 PM, the Moonlighter is expected to remain available by phone and able to return onsite if necessary. This role performs psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, medication management, and participates in treatment plan development, ensuring evidence-based, trauma-informed care. Consultation with other FBH staff, residential providers, and families is provided upon request. Occasional coverage for other inpatient units or the outpatient setting may be required.

Requirements

• Washington State ARNP License with prescriptive authority.
• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (ANCC).
• DEA license.
• Must be qualified to be credentialed with insurance companies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in community-based behavioral healthcare.
• Experience in an inpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and diagnosis for assigned clients and crisis medical evaluation for non-assigned clients as needed.
• Provide patient education regarding diagnosis and medication treatment regimens.
• Select, prescribe, and monitor psychotropic medications.
• Consult with the Inpatient Medical Director regularly and on clinically complicated cases.
• Keep supervisor informed of daily activities and any potential problems in a timely manner.
• Utilize concurrent documentation in FBH’s electronic medical record whenever feasible to enhance patient participation and provider productivity.
• Ensure documentation in the client record is accurate, clear, and timely.
• Maintain high-quality clinical care through participation in utilization review and peer review as designated.
• Coordinate with primary health care providers and facilitate referrals to primary health care physicians, as appropriate.
• Participate in professional offerings and continuing education in neuropharmacology to maintain license and remain current in the field.
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with all FBH staff.
• Meet or exceed productivity requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Pay is issued at a daily rate of $941.00 if 5 or more hours are worked in a day.
• Pay is issued at $117.00 per hour if less than 5 hours are worked in a day.
• This is not a benefit eligible position.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed