Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Newport Healthcare

$165K — $185K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
  • Licensed & Board Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice.
  • Current DEA license required.
  • 3-5 years of Psych. NP practice experience focused on adolescents and young adults.
  • Preferred experience in a residential or psychiatric treatment setting.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a mental health team while managing your own caseload.
  • Conduct evaluations, manage medication therapies, and offer education to clients and families.
  • Complete assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes within 24 hours.
  • Connect with other providers to ensure smooth transitions of care.
  • Attend treatment team meetings and training sessions to enhance your skills.
  • Share in on-call responsibilities for residential programs.
  • Maintain excellent communication with the clinical team and family members.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on team collaboration.
  • Meaningful work with the potential to make a significant impact on clients' lives.
Full Job Description
What You’ll Do

As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you’ll be at the forefront of providing top-notch mental health care. You’ll work directly with clients and their families, conducting evaluations, managing medication therapies, and offering psychotherapy and counseling. Your expertise will help us ensure the highest standards of safety and continuity of care!

 

Your Day-to-Day Adventures Will Include:

  • Team Spirit: Collaborate with an amazing mental health team while overseeing the psychiatric care of your own caseload of clients.
  • Client Connections: Conduct evaluations and manage your clients through engaging direct care encounters. You’ll prescribe medications, order labs, and provide essential education to clients and families.
  • Documentation Dynamo: Keep our records in tip-top shape by completing assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes within 24 hours. Your attention to detail will help us maintain our high standards!
  • Care Continuity Champion: Connect with other providers to gather important client histories and ensure smooth transitions during admissions and discharges.
  • Team Meetings & Training: Attend fun and informative treatment team meetings and training sessions to keep your skills sharp and your knowledge fresh.
  • Communication Wizard: Maintain excellent communication with your clinical team, outpatient providers, and family members to create a supportive environment for our clients.
What Makes You a Great Fit

What you will bring:

  • Education: Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution required.
  • Licensure: Licensed & Board Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice.
  • DEA License: Current DEA license is required.
  • Experience: A minimum of at least three 3-5 years of Psych. NP practice experience and working with adolescents & young adults required.
  • Preferred Experience: Experience working with clients in a residential or psychiatric treatment setting is strongly preferred.

Salary range for this role is $165,000k - $185,000k, based on years of practice experience and education.

We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual’s pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.

Additional DetailsExcellent new opportunity for experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide services for Adolescents & Young Adults in Residential Treatment Programs in Kirkland & Snohomish.

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