Psychiatric NP (PMHNP) | Outpatient & IOP | Eastside Seattle, Washington

Fairfax Behavioral Hospital•Kirkland, WA

8d•$150,000 - $185,000

About The Position

Fairfax Behavioral Health is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide patient-centered psychiatric care in an outpatient setting, with medication management and IOP work primarily. The position serves adults and adolescents aged 12 and older and joins a collaborative team of psychiatrists, PMHNPs, therapists, and clinical support staff. Fairfax offers a continuum of behavioral health services and is continuing to expand its outpatient network. The PMHNP will conduct psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments, manage medications and treatment plans, monitor patient progress and outcomes, and treat conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and psychotic disorders. The role includes collaboration with multidisciplinary treatment teams and educating patients and families about diagnoses, medications, and treatment recommendations. The position is full-time and employed, with a base salary of $150,000–$185,000 based on job fit, experience, and other factors.

Requirements

At least 1 year of practice experience in a similar PMHNP role, after clinical rotation hours.
Master's or doctoral degree in nursing.
Current Washington APRN licensure or ability to obtain it.
Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment skills.
Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments.
Provide medication management and develop treatment plans.
Monitor patient progress and outcomes.
Treat conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and psychotic disorders.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams.
Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, and treatment recommendations.