Psych Provider | On-Call | Kent

Valley Cities; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 186,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

PTO 21 days + holidays

PSLF program eligibility

Professional development opportunities

Health insurance + dental + vision

Job summary

Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is seeking an Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to lead psychiatric evaluations and medical management for individuals admitted to involuntary services at Recovery Place Kent, WA. The role supports a multidisciplinary team, participates in ITA processes, and oversees medication-assisted treatment where appropriate.

Requires ARNP, MD, or DO licensure in Washington, ABPN board certification or eligibility, and familiarity with withdrawal management

Qualifications

• ARIA?Education: ARNP, M.D. or D.O; WA license; ABPN board certification or eligibility.
• Familiar with Withdrawal Management and MAT for OUD; Washington ITA procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial psychiatric evaluations within state-mandated time frames.
• Lead multidisciplinary treatment planning and ongoing psychiatric evaluations.
• Manage medical/ pharmacologic treatment of psychiatric conditions and withdrawal.
• Oversee ITA processes and provide MAT oversight as appropriate.
• Coordinate care with outpatient providers to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

ARNP or MD/DO

Licensed to practice (WA)

ABPN board certified/eligible

Tools

DEA X waiver (preferred)

Job description

Location: Recovery Place Kent, WA

Job Id:690

# of Openings:0

About Us:

As a non-profit organization, Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care is dedicated to serving our community by offering a wide range of mental health services, from inpatient to outpatient care. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. Join us in making a difference every day!

Role Overview:

The Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is an essential member of a multidisciplinary team caring for individuals admitted to involuntary psychiatric or withdrawal management services. The position is responsible for initial, consultation and ongoing psychiatric evaluations, medical management of psychiatric illnesses and substance withdrawal as appropriate. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides team leadership and participates in the ITA (Involuntary Treatment Act) legal process as needed.

ARNP: $89.61

MD: $130.00

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide initial psychiatric evaluations to clients admitted to involuntary psychiatric services within
• state-mandated time frame.
• Formulate and document diagnostic assessments of admitted clients.
• Contribute medical/pharmacologic elements to clients’ individualized treatment plans/
• participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning.
• Provide and document ongoing psychiatric evaluations throughout episodes of inpatient
• treatment.
• Provide medical/ pharmacologic management of clients’ psychiatric conditions and substance
• withdrawal, as indicated and appropriate.
• Provide appropriate assessment, orders and documentation of any required emergency
• treatment, seclusion, or restraints.
• Provide medical/clinical support to the nursing team as requested.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests as appropriate.
• Provide psychiatric consultation to clients admitted to secure withdrawal management services,
• as needed.
• Utilize and oversee medication assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorders, including
• naltrexone and buprenorphine when appropriate.
• Consult with general medical providers as needed.
• Communicate with outpatient psychiatric and general medical providers as needed to ensure continuity of care.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• Graduation from an accredited school or program
• ARNP, M.D. or D.O
• Licensed to practice under state WAC and RCW
• ABPN Board certified or board-eligible
• Preference given to addiction – certified psychiatrists
• Familiarity with best practices in substance use disorder treatment including withdrawal
• management, Medication Assisted Treatment for OUD and harm reduction
• Understanding of Washington State Involuntary Treatment Act procedures
• Pass required background checks.

Other:

• Ability to work independently including making acute treatment and referral decisions
• Ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Competence with electronic health record documentation
• Possession of a DEA “X” waiver to prescribe buprenorphine preferred – must obtain within 3 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High integrity/ethical standards
• Ability to establish positive, respectful and collaborative professional relationships
• Strong work ethic

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision and 403(b).
• 21 days of PTO, plus 11 Paid Holidays
• Free Supervision Hours towardsWashington State Licensure if applicable
• Potential participation Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A positive and collaborative work environment.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees/clients.

We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Valley Cities is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment.

Valley Cities is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, reassign, compensate, and administer all personnel actions without regard to age, sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or medical condition including pregnancy. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Valley Cities also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs or practices fully required by law. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources .