ARNP- Community Outreach Psychiatric

MultiCare Health System•Lakewood, WA

10d•$171,600 - $183,000•Onsite

About The Position

MultiCare Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced, compassionate Family Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric services through the Greater Lakes Homeless Outreach Stabilization and Transition (HOST) program. The role primarily serves adults ages 18–59 who face serious behavioral health and substance use challenges and may lack consistent access to care. HOST provides field-based, multidisciplinary treatment, including substance use, medical, rehabilitative, and peer services. The position provides psychiatric consultation, evaluation, medication management, and follow-up for community members enrolled in outreach services. The practitioner supports clinical teams and advises urgent care, emergency, inpatient, and primary care providers on medications and strategies for diagnosing and managing behavioral health conditions. Care is based at the Greater Lakes Main Building in Lakewood, Washington, and may also be delivered through community outreach across Pierce County and the South Puget Sound region. This is a 0.8 FTE position (32 hours per week), scheduled Monday through Friday with flexible daytime hours. The practitioner may need to remain on call for staff consultation about patient medical treatment. Driving between clinic, community, patient, and business locations is an essential function; personal or agency-owned vehicles may be used. Greater Lakes Mental Health is part of MultiCare’s Behavioral Health Network and serves more than 10,000 individuals across Pierce County annually. Its services include mental health and substance use disorder treatment for adults, children, and families with Medicaid coverage, through six locations, including a 16-bed inpatient facility. Care is described as recovery-oriented and trauma-informed.

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 current Health Care Provider-level BLS certification, such as from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Have DEA registration, an NPI, and prescriptive authority.
Have a valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and an acceptable driving record compliant with agency vehicle-use requirements.

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 when program staff need consultation regarding medical treatment for patients.
Follow community standards for prescribing.
Maintain a flexible schedule during scheduled shifts to meet patient needs.
Provide case management support as needed in coordination with team members.
Provide and receive consultation internally and externally to coordinate patient care.
Monitor quantitative measures, including blood pressure, heart rate, AIMS testing, laboratory work, and weight, as clinically appropriate.
Assist community outreach staff with 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 as part of assigned duties; operate a personal or agency-owned vehicle when required.