Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Comprehensive Healthcare • Yakima, WA

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About The Position

Comprehensive Healthcare provides behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages in a creative, collaborative environment focused on clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care. Nurse Practitioners work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing integrated behavioral health treatment in inpatient and outpatient settings. They collaborate with therapists, case managers, nurses, and other treatment-team members to develop individualized treatment plans, lead pharmacological interventions, prescribe appropriate medications, and provide general medical counseling and referrals. The medical provider team meets monthly to staff cases and receives regular supervision from the Chief Medical Officer. The role requires strong communication, collaborative teamwork, and the ability to build trusting relationships with clients. The position follows a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule and includes participation in on-call and rounding rotations at inpatient facilities in Yakima, as well as telehealth care for other clinics as needed.

Requirements

• Master’s or doctorate degree in nursing or nursing practice with a psychiatric mental health specialization.
• Registered Nurse license and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license in Washington, or Physician Assistant licensure.
• Federal DEA registration.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle liability insurance.
• Complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

• Open to new graduates or applicants with experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant prescriber for the designated age group being served.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial evaluations and assess clients’ mental and physical health at routine appointments.
• Prescribe and monitor medications, and educate clients and their support systems about medication purpose, dosage, and possible side effects.
• Collaborate with each client to create an individualized treatment plan.
• Educate staff, clients, and community partners about individual mental health needs.
• Apply trauma-informed principles in all aspects of client care.
• Assess clients for safety and risk to themselves or others and take appropriate crisis-intervention measures when indicated.
• Complete documentation and charting in a timely, client-centered manner.
• Participate in on-call and rounding rotations for inpatient facilities in Yakima.
• Provide treatment via telehealth to other clinics as needed.
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, nurses, and other treatment-team members.
• Prescribe appropriate medications and provide general medical counseling and referrals.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage for employees and qualified family members.
• Vacation, paid holiday, and sick leave policies.
• 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.
• Training, supervision, and consultation opportunities.
• Career opportunities across a variety of settings, with room for mobility and promotion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level