Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners at Comprehensive are part of a multidisciplinary team that provides integrated behavioral health treatment to clients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Collaborating with therapists, case managers, nurses and other members the treatment team, Nurse Practitioners assist in the development of an individualized treatment plan for each client. Taking ownership of the pharmacological intervention, Nurse Practitioners complete psychiatric evaluations, prescribe appropriate medications, and provide general medical counseling and referrals. Our medical provider team has the opportunity to meet monthly to staff cases and receives regular supervision from the Chief Medical Officer. In this role, strong communication skills, the desire to work in a collaborative team environment, and the ability to establish trusting relationships with clients will be essential. This position will serve adults and senior adults receiving treatment in outpatient and residential treatment facilities. This role will require local travel approximately 1 day per week. Positions require participation in the rotation for weekend rounding and after-hours call coverage for additional compensation.
Requirements
- Master's or doctorate degree in nursing or nursing practice with psychiatric mental health specialization
- Two years of experience as a psychiatric prescriber for the designated age group being served
- Registered Nurse license and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license in Washington
- Federal DEA registration
- First Aid & CPR certification
- Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide documentation upon hire or be approved for a qualified medical or religious exemption prior to starting work
Responsibilities
- completing initial psychiatric evaluations and assessing mental health & physical health status at routine appointments
- prescribing & monitoring psychotropic medications and educating clients & their support system about the medication’s purpose, appropriate dosage, and possible side effects
- collaborating with each client to create an individualized treatment plan
- educating staff, clients, and other community partners about individual mental health needs
- following trauma-informed principles in all aspects of client care
- assessing clients for safety and risk to self or others, and taking appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated
- completing all documentation & charting in a timely, client-centered manner
- participating in on-call and rounding rotations for our inpatient facilities in Yakima
- providing treatment via telehealth to other clinics as needed
Benefits
- A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
- Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs
- A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
- Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
- Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
- Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services
- Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
- Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
- Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
- Access to 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
