Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Preferra Insurance; Washington; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferra Insurance seeks a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join the Integrated Clinical Care Team. You will diagnose, conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, provide psychiatric services, and prescribe medications for patients with mental health needs, while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and support staff.

The role emphasizes developing treatment plans, delivering physical and psychosocial evaluations, and contributing to policy development and quality

Qualifications

• Must have Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing.
• Board-Certified PMHNP.
• Licensed in Washington state (ARNP/RN) for adults and children.
• At least 3 years' PMHNP experience.
• BLS/CPR and AED certifications.
• WA Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat patients with psychiatric-mental health conditions.
• Provide psychiatric services and physical/psychosocial examinations.
• Develop treatment plans and manage patient care.
• Educate and consult with staff, families, and groups.
• Support policy development and quality improvement.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Medication management

Clinical documentation

Policy development

Education

Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing

Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

WA state ARNP/RN license for adults and children

3 years' PMHNP experience

BLS/CPR and AED certifications

WA driver's license

Tools

Job description

The PMHNP is a part of the Integrated Clinical Care Team. They will diagnose, conduct, and prescribe medications for patients having psychiatric-mental health problems and those likely to have them. The psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner is responsible for providing psychiatric services and physical and psychosocial examination of their patients. Their role also includes developing appropriate treatment plans and providing effective management of patient care with proper evaluation. They may also function as educators and consultants to staff, families, and groups and participate in developing policies and healthcare reforms, improving service quality, and evaluating practice.

Education and Certifications:

• Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing.
• Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• Licensed to provide services (ARNP and RN) in Washington state, for adults and children.
• 3 years' experience providing services as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• BLS/CPR and AED certifications.
• WA State driver's license is required

Experience:

• Experience working within American Indian and/or Alaska Native communities preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to finger, handle, reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to walk, sit, stand.
• Occasionally required to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Normal audio and visual acuity
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
• Will work with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will require applicable training.

Travel Requirements:

• Local, Statewide, and out-of-state travel may be required.