ARNP - Inpatient Psychiatry Moonlighter

Frontier Behavioral Health; Spokane, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 193,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

No-cost licensure supervision

Loan forgiveness program

License/certification fee reimburse

Free Employee Assistance Program

Staff discounts

Job summary

Frontier Behavioral Health seeks an experienced ARNP for Inpatient Psychiatry moonlighting in Spokane, WA. This part-time, on-call position covers weekdays with flexibility for additional weekend shifts based on patient needs.

The ARNP will perform psychiatric evaluations, write diagnoses, assess and monitor medications, and coordinate with the treatment team to deliver evidence-informed, trauma‑informed care in an inpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Washington State ARNP license with prescriptive authority.
• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (ANCC).
• DEA license.
• Must be qualified to be credentialed with insurance companies.
• Preferred: experience in community-based behavioral healthcare.
• Preferred: experience in inpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric evaluations and diagnoses for assigned patients; address crisis evaluations as needed.
• Assess, educate, and manage diagnosis and medication treatment plans.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications and laboratory needs.
• Consult with the Inpatient Medical Director on complex cases.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EMR and care records.
• Coordinate referrals with primary care providers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Engage in continuing education to maintain licensure and enhance practice.
• Collaborate with FBH staff and treatment teams to ensure evidence-based, trauma-informed care.

Job description

## ARNP - Inpatient Psychiatry MoonlighterApply: Spokane, WA, USA: Part time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R-202600656Frontier Behavioral Health’s presence in Spokane is more than 100 years strong, allowing our non-profit organization to understand the varied needs of our clients and the larger community. Our programs are designed to provide evidence-based treatment to adults, youth and seniors who are dealing with a wide range of behavioral health issues. As a Trauma-Informed Care Organization, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey. If you want to have a positive impact in the lives of others come join us!***WHY CHOOSE FRONTIER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH?**** At Frontier Behavioral Health, we value our employees and recognize the importance of EVERY employee’s contribution to our mission.* Our behavioral health services make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve and contribute to the health, safety, and quality of life for everyone in Spokane County.* At FBH we have a variety of client services, including outpatient, inpatient, community outreach, crisis services, partnerships with schools, law enforcement and more.* Our evidence-based, culturally appropriate, trauma informed behavioral health services address the diverse needs of those we serve.Inpatient Psychiatric ARNP \"Moonlighters\" are hired to fill “as needed” shifts and weekend shifts that are not on a pre-set schedule . Such employees do not hold a full-time equivalent or FTE position, they are scheduled according to the fluctuating needs of FBH. **Our current need is for coverage for Weekdays.** **Expectations of the Workday Length.**On both weekends and weekdays, it is expected that the Moonlighter will see all assigned patients for however long it takes to address patient care needs. The length of the workday may vary greatly depending on patient census and medical needs of the patient population on any given workday. If the Moonlighter’s workday ends before 5:00pm, it is expected that the Moonlighter will remain available until 5:00pm by phone, with the ability to come onsite if needed. The Inpatient ARNP Moonlighter performs psychiatric evaluations, formulates diagnosis, evaluates the need for medications, laboratory studies, and imaging, and prescribes accordingly and as licensed by law. The ARNP participates in the development of treatment plans, including reviewing cases with the treatment teams ensuring patient care is delivered in an evidence-based, trauma informed manner. Case consultation with other FBH staff, residential providers and families is provided upon request. The ARNP may, on occasion, be asked to help provide coverage for another inpatient unit or in the outpatient setting. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES includes but are not limited to the following:*** Provide assessment and diagnose for assigned clients and as needed crisis medical evaluation for non-assigned clients.* Provide patient education pertaining to diagnosis and medication treatment regime.* Select, prescribe, and monitor psychotropic medications.* Consult with the Inpatient Medical Director regularly and on clinically complicated cases.* Keep supervisor informed of daily activities and any potential problems in a timely manner.* Utilize concurrent documentation in FBH’s electronic medical record whenever feasible to enhance patient participation and provider productivity.* Ensure documentation in the client record is accurate, clear and timely.* Maintain high quality clinical care through participation in utilization review and peer review as designated.* Coordinate with primary health care provider, and facilitate referrals to primary health care physicians, as appropriate.* Participate in professional offerings and continuing education in neuropharmacology to maintain license and remain current in the field.* Establish and maintain a good working relationship with all FBH staff.* Meet or exceed productivity requirements* Other duties as assigned **QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:*****REQUIRED:**** Washington State ARNP License with prescriptive authority.* Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (ANCC)* DEA license* Must be qualified to be credentialed with insurance companies. ***PREFERRED:**** Experience in community based behavioral healthcare.* Experience in an inpatient setting. ***PHYSICAL, SENSORY & ENVIRONMENTAL:***The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* Work is generally performed in an office setting which may involve sitting and use of computers for four to eight hours per day.* May be required to lift 10 - 20 pounds.* Work may be performed out of office and travel may be needed to outside areas.* Blood-borne Pathogen Category I - Chance of exposure to blood-borne pathogens.Pay for this position will vary depending on the hours worked as indicated below:* **If a total of 5 or more hours worked in a day: Pay is issued at a daily rate of $941.00.*** **If less than 5 hours are worked in a day: Pay is issued at $117.00 per hour.*** **This is not a benefit eligible position.****Our Benefits and Perks are Amazing!*****WE BELIEVE IN WORK LIFE BALANCE:**** **Paid Time Off – Employees accrue up to 26 days of PTO in the first year of employment!*** **Plus 9 Paid Federal Holidays!*** Sick Leave – Extended Sick Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Time.* Some positions qualify for a Compressed Workweek option resulting in up to additional 26 days off per year.***BENEFITS:*** www.fbhwa.org/careers/benefits* Medical, Dental and Vision* Retirement – We offer an impressive 403b plan including standard 3% employer contribution plus an additional 3% employer match.* Flexible Spending Accounts* Life Insurance – Company paid coverage that starts the first of the month following 6 months from your date of hire.***PERKS:*** www.fbhwa.org/careers/perks * **Signing Bonus!*** No-cost licensure supervision for those pursuing clinical licensure.* Federal and State Loan Forgiveness Program for qualifying Programs.* Reimbursement of License/Certification application fee that is required for the position.* Free Employee Assistance Program* Staff Discounts at various FBH partners throughout Spokane!***Benefits described above are based on employees who hold .5 FTE positions or greater and/or some benefits vary based on FTE. PRN positions are not benefit eligible or eligible for a sign on bonus.***