Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Opioid Treatment

COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE • Yakima, WA

3d • $127,275 - $231,005 • 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. We’re seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner to provide integrated acute and primary care services within a behavioral health setting at Comprehensive Healthcare. In this role, you’ll care for patients enrolled in behavioral health services, addressing both medical and behavioral health needs in a collaborative, team-based environment. This position is ideal for providers who are comfortable working with complex patient populations, including individuals with mental health and substance use disorders. Experience with psychiatric medication management is helpful, but not required. This role includes local travel 1–2 days per week to nearby inpatient and outpatient sites.

Requirements

• Washington State Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Physician Assistant License
• Board certification in Family Medicine Nursing or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
• DEA Registration
• Controlled Substance Certification
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in family practice, urgent care, or primary care
• Valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle liability insurance
• In compliance with state and federal law, Comprehensive Healthcare requires all candidates to complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with psychiatric medication management is helpful, but not required.
• Experience working with behavioral health and/or substance use disorder populations
• Experience with street medicine or serving unhoused populations

Responsibilities

• Conducts behavioral health groups following agency guidelines and policies.
• Leads groups using effective group facilitation skills that promote participation and interaction among group members.
• Utilizes group process to develop insight, practice skills, and motivate client for change.
• Follows lesson plan or curriculum and connects presented material to individual treatment plan goals.
• Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of development in children, youth and young adults.
• Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge and understanding of behavioral health problems in children, youth and young adults.
• Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of and ability to work with issues of confidentiality, consent and capacity.
• Demonstrates the ability to collaborate and coordinate with family, parents, caregivers and community and natural supports.
• Communicates effectively with children and youth of differing ages and developmental levels.
• Utilizes appropriate crisis intervention techniques for client stabilization.
• Accurately screens for risk to self, others, property and the presence of grave disability and makes appropriate referrals.
• Documents and reports and/or notify as required by law.
• Applies QPRT (Question, Persuade, Refer or Treat) principles in assessing risk and in safety and treatment planning.
• Develops and documents appropriate safety plans.
• Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of normal aging process and age related changes.
• Demonstrates an understanding of neurocognitive disorders and their impacts on functioning.
• Demonstrates awareness of how medical issues can affect mental status.
• Safely administers and documents medication according to provider orders and agency policies.
• Conducts and documents ongoing evaluation of intended effects, side effects, adverse reactions and medication non-compliance.
• Communicates this information to the appropriate parties.
• Implements appropriate interventions regarding medications and side effects.
• Provides medication education to client and family, including purpose of medication, side effects, dosage, frequency and duration.
• Encourages and supports clients in taking medications as prescribed.
• Promotes illness self-management skills.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including physical exams, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions

Benefits

• Now offering up to $15,000 hiring bonus for full-time new hires!
• Training and Development
• A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
• Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs
• Innovative Program & Services
• A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
• Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
• Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
• Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services
• 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

What This Job Offers

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