FBH Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist or PMHNP - Salmon Creek

CCSWW • Vancouver, WA

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About The Position

Family Behavioral Health is seeking a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for its Salmon Creek location in Vancouver, Washington. The role provides psychiatric and medical oversight and consultation, along with direct psychiatric services to Family Behavioral Health clients. Working with clinical supervisors and mental health clinicians, the clinician supports quality psychiatric care and clinical consultation. The role also collaborates with community partners, colleagues, and families to provide family-centered, strengths-based, individually tailored care to clients of Catholic Community Services.

The position is part-time, anticipated to be at least three days per week. Some in-person appointments, events, and trainings may be required, including for youth with special needs or those taking controlled medications. The clinician also provides after-hours on-call consultation by phone as needed.

Requirements

• Psychiatrist candidates must be legally licensed to practice medicine in Washington State, have a license and DEA certificate in good standing, meet necessary JCAHO and NCQA privileging and credentialing criteria, and be board certified or board-eligible as an Adolescent Psychiatrist.
• PMHNP candidates must be legally licensed to practice medicine in Washington State, have a license and DEA certificate in good standing, meet necessary JCAHO and NCQA privileging and credentialing criteria, and hold PMHNP certification.
• Two years of experience working with children and families in a clinical setting, with strong knowledge of child and adolescent development and family systems.
• Demonstrated competence in assessment, diagnosis, medication evaluation, and current, sound prescribing practices for children experiencing mental illness.
• Commitment to strengths-based, family-centered, individually tailored clinical approaches.
• Ability to understand and work with child-serving systems, including mental health, child welfare, education, juvenile justice and courts, public health, and social services.
• Commitment to collaborative teamwork with staff from multidisciplinary backgrounds.
• Must successfully pass required background clearances.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated commitment to a workplace that embraces diversity.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to consult with staff.
• Necessary attitudes, knowledge, and skills to deliver culturally responsive services and work effectively in multicultural situations.
• Ability to support and uphold the mission, beliefs, and values of Catholic Community Services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments of youth receiving services.
• Evaluate medication needs, prescribe medication, and supervise ongoing medication needs for assigned clients.
• Participate in regular intervention reviews and ongoing treatment planning for consumers.
• Meet with consumers regularly and as needed for medication monitoring and management, and consult with families as appropriate.
• Provide regular psychiatric and medical consultation and direction to clinical staff.
• Coordinate care with community partners for higher levels of care or specialized treatment services.
• Consult regularly with leadership about service needs.
• Complete required paperwork and record keeping.
• Provide after-hours on-call consultation by phone as needed.
• Consult with PMHNP staff on complex cases or when requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed