Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Active (or eligible for) ARNP license in Washington with Prescriptive Authority.
Board Certification as a PMHNP (ANCC).
Experience in psychiatric medication management within a Collaborative Care model.
Strong diagnostic skills and proficiency in electronic health records documentation.
Commitment to serving low-income and culturally diverse populations.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly desired.
Responsibilities
Perform psychiatric diagnostic evaluations and clinical assessments for patients.
Develop individualized treatment plans and manage ongoing psychiatric medications.
Act as a behavioral health resource for primary care providers, coordinating care plans.
Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, and wellness goals.
Advocate for patients needing specialty behavioral health resources and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate and compliant records in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in an integrated care model.
Engagement with diverse patient populations.
Focus on quality improvement and clinical excellence.
Supportive environment for professional development and peer education.
Full Job Description
Primary Role & Responsibilities
Direct Patient Care: Perform psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, clinical assessments, individualized treatment plans, and ongoing psychiatric medication management for ambulatory clinic and telehealth patients.
Integrated Consultation: Serve as an expert behavioral health resource for primary care medical providers, coordinating care plans and stabilizing patients before transitioning them back to their primary medical home.
Patient & Family Education: Empower individuals and families through clear counseling on diagnoses, medications, health promotion, and self-directed wellness goals.
Clinical Excellence & Advocacy: Advocate for patients needing specialty or higher-level behavioral health resources; participate in quality improvement, clinic practice guideline development, and peer education.
Accurate Documentation: Maintain timely, complete, and compliant records in our Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
What We Are Looking For
Education & Credentials:
Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Active (or eligible for) ARNP license in the State of Washington with Prescriptive Authority.
Board Certification as a PMHNP (ANCC).
Experience & Skills:
Comfort with psychiatric medication management and consultations within an integrated Collaborative Care model.
Strong diagnostic acumen and clear, concise documentation skills in electronic health records.
Deep commitment to serving low-income, culturally diverse, and medically underserved populations.
Strong interpersonal, cross-disciplinary teamwork, and verbal communication abilities.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly desired.
