Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
Comprehensive Healthcare is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide integrated behavioral health treatment in inpatient and outpatient settings. The position is part of a multidisciplinary team and works collaboratively with therapists, case managers, nurses, and other treatment team members to develop individualized treatment plans. The Nurse Practitioner takes ownership of pharmacological interventions by prescribing appropriate medications, monitoring treatment, and providing general medical counseling and referrals. The provider team meets monthly to staff cases and receives regular supervision from the Chief Medical Officer. The role is based at Yakima Bridges in Yakima, Washington, with a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule. Duties may also include participating in on-call and rounding rotations for Yakima inpatient facilities and providing telehealth treatment to other clinics as needed. The position requires strong communication, collaborative teamwork, and the ability to establish trusting relationships with clients. Comprehensive Healthcare describes its work as creative and collaborative, clinically excellent, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented.
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.
- Strong communication skills, collaborative teamwork, and ability to establish trusting relationships with clients.
Nice To Haves
- Open to new graduates or candidates 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, appropriate 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’ 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
- Training and development, including regular training, support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs.
- Career opportunities across a wide range of settings, with room for mobility and promotion.
- Competitive salaries within the communities and industry.
- Healthcare coverage for employees 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
Entry Level
