ARNP- Community Outreach Psychiatric

MultiCare Health System•Lakewood, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

MultiCare Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced and compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric services through the Greater Lakes Homeless Outreach Stabilization and Transition (HOST) program. The role supports adults ages 18–59 facing serious behavioral health and substance use challenges, including people experiencing homelessness or unstable housing. HOST is a multidisciplinary program that delivers psychiatric, substance use, medical, rehabilitative, and peer services in the field to people who lack consistent access to care. The position provides community-based psychiatric services to clients enrolled in outreach programs, including consultation, evaluation, medication management, and follow-up. The practitioner supports clinical teams and coordinates care with internal and external providers and staff. The position is based at the Greater Lakes Main Building in Lakewood, Washington, with community outreach. It is a 0.8 FTE role (32 hours per week), Monday through Friday, with flexible daytime hours. A flexible schedule during scheduled shifts and on-call availability for staff consultation about medical treatment are required.

Requirements

Meet Washington state licensure requirements by the time of employment.
Hold an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license with prescriptive authority from the Washington Department of Health.
Hold ANCC board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Across the Lifespan (PMHNP-BC), or one of the listed active certifications available for renewal only: Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMHCNS-BC), or Child/Adolescent Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist (PMHCNS-BC).
Hold a current Health Care Provider-level BLS certification, such as American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification.
Have DEA registration, an NPI, and prescriptive authority.
Have a valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and an acceptable driving record in compliance with agency vehicle-use requirements; driving is an essential function of the position.

Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric services to clients enrolled in community outreach programs, including medication administration and monitoring, general nursing care, and patient education.
Collaborate with internal and external medication prescribers and other clinical staff to support effective patient care.
Provide services in the community through outreach as needed.
Remain on call for consultations from program staff regarding medical treatment that may be needed for patients.
Follow community standards for prescribing.
Maintain a flexible schedule during scheduled shifts in response to patient needs.
Provide case management support as needed in coordination with team members.
Provide and receive effective internal and external consultation to coordinate patient care.
Monitor clinical measures as appropriate, including blood pressure, heart rate, AIMS testing, laboratory work, and weight.
Assist community outreach staff with general client care management throughout the shift as needed, including crisis intervention and management of patient emergencies.
Demonstrate effective de-escalation skills.
Travel between clinic, community, patient, and business locations while performing assigned duties; operate a personal or agency-owned vehicle as required.