Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Quinault Community Health is seeking a compassionate, experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide high-quality behavioral health care as part of an integrated team focused on whole-person wellness. The role offers flexible full-time scheduling and a collaborative, mission-driven practice serving the community. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and therapeutic support for patients with a wide range of behavioral health conditions. The position works collaboratively with behavioral health therapists, primary care providers, psychiatrists, nursing staff, case management, and community partners, and contributes to quality improvement and interdisciplinary care planning. The position is based at Quinault Community Health in Aberdeen, Washington. The salary range is $128,398 to $180,000. Travel is negligible, and the job shift is day. The site is eligible for the HRSA National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program; eligible providers may apply for student loan repayment while serving the community.
Requirements
- Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
- Washington State licensure, or ability to obtain it.
- Current DEA registration, or ability to obtain it.
- Valid Washington Driver's License and an insurable driving record.
- Strong knowledge of psychiatric assessment and diagnosis.
- Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology.
- Strong knowledge of serious mental illness and developmental disorders.
- Strong knowledge of behavioral health treatment modalities.
- Strong knowledge of crisis stabilization.
- Strong knowledge of HIPAA and patient confidentiality.
- Strong knowledge of Washington State (RCW/WAC) and federal regulations.
- Ability to build trusting therapeutic relationships.
- Ability to work effectively within an integrated healthcare team.
- Excellent communication and clinical judgment.
- Professionalism, empathy, and strong ethical boundaries.
- Ability to provide culturally responsive and trauma-informed care.
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Five or more years of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
- Experience in integrated behavioral health or community health settings.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) experience or willingness to learn.
- Experience serving culturally diverse populations.
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and medication assessments.
- Provide crisis intervention and stabilization when appropriate.
- Develop individualized treatment plans and provide ongoing medication management.
- Prescribe psychotropic medications within state and federal regulations.
- Interpret diagnostic testing, including laboratory studies and EKGs.
- Collaborate with therapists, primary care providers, psychiatrists, and community partners.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about treatment and medications.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant electronic medical records.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary care planning.
- Help shape best practices and improve behavioral health services across the organization.
Benefits
- HRSA National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program site; eligible providers may apply for student loan repayment.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Collaborative leadership.
- Integrated healthcare teams.
- Modern clinical resources.
- Opportunities for professional growth.
- Mission-focused work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
