Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Comprehensive Healthcare•Kennewick, WA

About The Position

Comprehensive Healthcare is seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide integrated acute and primary care to patients enrolled in behavioral health services. The position is based in a behavioral health setting and serves complex patient populations, including people with mental health and substance use disorders. Providers work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to address patients’ medical needs and support continuity of care. Experience with psychiatric medication management is helpful but not required. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Participation in a rotating schedule for weekend rounding and after-hours call is available for additional compensation and may include coverage for inpatient psychiatric facilities. Comprehensive Healthcare describes its environment as creative, collaborative, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented. It offers training and development, opportunities for career mobility and promotion, regular support and supervision, and a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach to care.

Requirements

Washington State Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) license or Physician Assistant licensure.
Board certification in Family Medicine.
DEA registration.
Controlled Substance Certification.
At least 2 years of experience in family practice or primary care.
Valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle liability insurance.
Complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with behavioral health and/or substance use disorder populations.
Experience with psychiatric medication management.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including physical examinations, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including patient education and health coaching.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to support continuity of care across outpatient clinics, inpatient psychiatric and substance use disorder units, and hospitals.
Diagnose and initiate treatment for common psychiatric conditions, such as depression and anxiety.
Perform minor procedures, such as minor wound care, as needed.
Document patient care accurately using the SmartCare EMR system.
Prescribe medications in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Participate, if available, in rotating weekend rounding and after-hours call; coverage may include inpatient psychiatric facilities.

Benefits

Bonus of up to $15,000 for full-time hires.
Training and development, including regular training, support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs.
Career opportunities across a wide range of settings, with potential for mobility and promotion.
Healthcare coverage for employees and qualified family members.
Vacation, paid holiday, and sick leave.
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.
Additional compensation for participation in rotating weekend rounding and after-hours call.