Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatr

Quinault Community Health; Aberdeen (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHSC Loan Repayment Eligible Site

Flexible scheduling

Integrated care teams

Job summary

Quinault Community Health in Aberdeen, WA is seeking a compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to deliver comprehensive behavioral health care within an integrated team.

You will conduct evaluations, manage medications, provide crisis support, and collaborate with therapists, primary care providers, and case management to support whole-person wellness. This role emphasizes flexible scheduling, professional growth, and patient-centered care in a culturally responsive setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)
• Washington State licensure or ability to obtain
• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain
• Valid Washington Driver's License and insurable driving record
• Strong knowledge of psychiatric assessment and diagnosis
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology and treatment modalities
• Experience with crisis stabilization
• Ability to collaborate within an integrated healthcare team
• Ability to provide culturally responsive and trauma-informed care
• Excellent communication and clinical judgment

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and medication assessments
• Provide crisis intervention and stabilization when appropriate
• Develop individualized treatment plans and ongoing medication management
• Prescribe psychotropic medications within state and federal regulations
• Interpret diagnostic testing including laboratory studies and EKGs
• Collaborate with therapists, primary care providers, psychiatrists, and community partners
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatment and medications
• Maintain accurate, timely electronic medical records
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary care planning
• Help shape best practices and improve behavioral health services across our organization

Job description

Your Expertise Can Change LivesAt Quinault Community Health (QCH), we believe that mental health care changes families, strengthens communities, and saves lives. We're looking for a compassionate, experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who is passionate about providing high-quality behavioral health care while working alongside an integrated team dedicated to whole-person wellness.If you're looking for a career where you can practice meaningful medicine—not production medicine—while enjoying a flexible schedule, supportive leadership, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we'd love to meet you.Why Choose Quinault Community Health?HRSA National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Eligible Site – Quinault Community Health is an approved HRSA/NHSC Loan Repayment Program site, making eligible providers able to apply for substantial student loan repayment while serving our community.Flexible Scheduling – Build a schedule that supports both your patients and your life.Integrated Care Model – Work collaboratively with behavioral health therapists, primary care providers, nursing staff, and case management.Practice at the Top of Your License – Focus on patient care while being supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team.Mission-Driven Organization – Serve a diverse and resilient community where your work truly matters.Beautiful Pacific Northwest – Enjoy coastal living with easy access to beaches, forests, hiking, fishing, and outdoor recreation—all while remaining within driving distance of Seattle and Portland.What You'll DoAs our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you'll provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and therapeutic support for patients across a wide range of behavioral health conditions.You'll:Conduct psychiatric evaluations and medication assessmentsProvide crisis intervention and stabilization when appropriateDevelop individualized treatment plans and ongoing medication managementPrescribe psychotropic medications within state and federal regulationsInterpret diagnostic testing including laboratory studies and EKGsCollaborate with therapists, primary care providers, psychiatrists, and community partnersEducate patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatment and medicationsMaintain accurate, timely, and compliant electronic medical recordsParticipate in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary care planningHelp shape best practices and improve behavioral health services across our organizationWhy You'll Love Working HereWe understand that exceptional patient care starts with supporting exceptional people.Our providers enjoy:Flexible full-time schedulingCollaborative leadershipIntegrated healthcare teamsModern clinical resourcesOpportunities for professional growthMission-focused work that makes a real difference every dayRequired QualificationsLicensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)Washington State licensure (or ability to obtain)Current DEA registration (or ability to obtain)Valid Washington Driver's License and insurable driving recordStrong knowledge of:Psychiatric assessment and diagnosisPsychopharmacologySerious mental illness and developmental disordersBehavioral health treatment modalitiesCrisis stabilizationHIPAA and patient confidentialityWashington State (RCW/WAC) and federal regulationsAbility to:Build trusting therapeutic relationshipsWork effectively within an integrated healthcare teamDemonstrate excellent communication and clinical judgmentPractice with professionalism, empathy, and strong ethical boundariesProvide culturally responsive and trauma-informed carePrioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environmentPreferred QualificationsFive or more years of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerExperience in integrated behavioral health or community health settingsMotivational Interviewing (MI) experience or willingness to learnExperience serving culturally diverse populations