Behavioral Health ARNP

Coulee Medical Center; Grand Coulee (WA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $30,000

Hybrid schedule options

Relocation assistance

Loan repayment opportunities

Job summary

Coulee Medical Center seeks a Behavioral Health ARNP to join its growing program. The ARNP will work closely with provider teams in Rural Health Clinics, providing comprehensive nursing care through assessments, testing and treatment planning.

The role emphasizes autonomy within a collaborative team, offering a hybrid schedule, support for ongoing education, and a path to certified behavioral health leadership within our trauma-level facility in Washington state.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as an advanced practice nurse with psychiatric mental health specialty, issued by the state of Washington.
• Graduate of an accredited Behavioral Health ARNP program; or a licensed FNP with 5+ years in behavioral healthcare.
• Certifications as outlined in the Medical Staff By-laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care through physical and mental assessments, lab testing, crisis intervention, and treatment plans.
• Consult with provider teams in primary care Rural Health Clinics to coordinate care.
• Treat patients with medical and behavioral health needs across a range of disorders.
• Promote autonomy and collaboration within the care team.

Skills

Collaborative care

Crisis intervention

Nursing assessment

Patient treatment

Education

PMHNP license (WA)

FNP with 5+ years experience

Behavioral health certifications

Job description

Coulee Medical Center is seeking a Behavioral Health ARNP to join our growing Behavioral Health program! The ARNP is a vital member of Coulee Medical Center's collaborative care team and provides expert nursing care for our patients, while closely consulting with provider teams in our primary care Rural Health Clinics. This position supports various clinical teams to ensure quality care is given by evaluating, diagnosing and treating patients with medical and behavioral health needs. The BH ARNP provides nursing care through physical and mental assessments, laboratory testing, crisis intervention, treatment plans and therapeutic treatments; while being knowledgeable of a wide range of disorders: cognitive, emotional, developmental, social and behavioral. Our practice prioritizes autonomy and collaboration, creating a supportive and encouraging environment where clinicians can truly thrive. The Behavioral Health ARNP supports the organization by being an active member of the medical team, and carries out these duties in a manner consistent with the mission and vision of Coulee Medical Center.

Education/Experience/Certifications

• Current license to practice as an advanced practice nurse with psychiatric mental health specialty, issued by the state of Washington. Graduate of an accredited Behavioral Health ARNP program; or,
• A licensed FNP with a minimum of five (5) years' current experience and training in behavioral healthcare
• Certifications as outlined in the Medical Staff By-laws
• Salary Range: Guaranteed first-year income: $150,000-$185,000 (including sign-on bonus, excluding productivity bonus). Official salary range to be determined upon experience and contract terms.

Benefits/Incentives

• Sign-on bonus of $30,000, productivity (WRVU) bonus eligible, retention bonus up to $50,000
• Loan repayment program opportunities through NHSC and/or WSAC (if eligible)
• Retirement match of 50%, up to 5% of annual salary, depending on years of service
• 100 hours of vacation time front-loaded upon hire, six paid holidays
• No call required
• Hybrid schedule options available
• Supportive provider work-life balance, flexible schedule opportunities
• 2 weeks guaranteed CME time/year (based on contract schedule) and $3,500/year, excluding facility-paid required licenses/certifications
• Protected administration time
• UpToDate subscription
• Valued and promoted provider autonomy
• Full spectrum patient population
• Local gym membership discounts
• Relocation expense eligible
• Professional liability insurance with tail coverag
• Onsite interview costs covered 100% by CMC for candidate and family
• Great standard of living - affordable housing, low power rates, balanced cost of living
• Health Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, and Vision, Retirement 403(b) with a maximum match of 5% (match depends on years of service), optional 457(b) Retirement Plan, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability, Health Flex Spending Account (HFSA), Day Care Flex Spending Account (DFSA), Provider Assistance Program (PAP), and Earned Leave Accrual (0.125/hr.).

Per Diem employees are not eligible for benefits, but will receive Paid Sick Leave accrual (.025/hr.).

Work Where It Matters

Coulee Medical Center is a 25-bed Trauma Level IV Critical Access Hospital with a very important job: to serve the healthcare needs of our rural community with the best in patient care, medical expertise, and personalized service. Based out of our new state-of-the-art, 66,000-square-foot facility near the famous Grand Coulee Dam, we provide professional me