Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Auburn/Kent Clinic

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision

Health Savings Account

Retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

Longevity bonuses

Training and licensure support

Job summary

Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is hiring an Outpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Meridian Clinic in Washington. The NP will conduct psychiatric evaluations, provide ongoing medication management, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, client-centered care.

Qualified candidates hold a WA NP license and ANCC PMHNP certification, with strong psychiatry knowledge.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Clinical Nurse Practitioner under WA RCW/WAC.
• ANCC PMHNP certification required.
• Strong knowledge of general psychiatry and medications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Communicate clinical findings and care plans to staff and outside providers.
• Maintain current knowledge of psychiatric treatment trends and research.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner license

ANCC PMHNP

Psychiatry knowledge

Job description

Position: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Meridian Clinic

Location: Meridian Center for Health, WA

Job Id: 860

# of Openings: 0

SIGNING BONUS $5000

About Us:

Valley Cities has recently been selected to lead efforts in Washington State to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), reflecting compliance with stringent national standards in behavioral health care. This status enables broader service availability, improved integration of mental health and substance use treatment, enhanced crisis intervention capabilities, and ensures services are accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances.

We are excited about the future ahead! We’re looking for people who want to make a real difference in behavioral health while growing alongside a mission‑driven team. Employees joining Valley Cities at this time will become part of an impactful organization dedicated to advancing community behavioral health, that is grounded in compassion, equity and community impact. Join us to make significant contributions during pivotal moments in the lives of others!

supportive and inclusive work environment. Join us in making a difference every day!

Role Overview:

The Outpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner works with other dedicated professionals in a dynamic and exciting multidisciplinary team setting. Our team-based model of care centers on holistic person- and family-centered care that addresses all aspects of recovery. We incorporate evidence-based practices into our services including DBT, EMDR, CBT for Psychosis, and WRAP, among others, to assist our clients on their journeys through recovery. Our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners conduct psychiatric evaluations, provide ongoing medication treatment, and collaborate with other team members to provide high quality, team-based care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides diagnostic assessment of clients, communicates findings to other appropriate clinical staff.
• Provides psychiatric medication management to clients.
• Communicate with personnel outside of VC as necessary to improve quality of care and provide coordination of care.
• Coordinates care with, and provides clinical consultation to, non-medical clinical staff as clinically indicated.
• Maintains knowledge of major clinical trends and research developments in the field of psychiatry.
• Other related duties as assigned by Director of Outpatient Medical Services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Clinical Nurse Practitioner Licensed to practice under state WAC and RCW.
• Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• Thorough knowledge of general psychiatry.
• Ability to represent the program both formally and informally to various publics in the community.

Other:

• Pass required background checks
• Ability to work independently

Join our Team!

Be a part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference every day. Meaningful work, and comprehensive benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage available for employees and eligible family members and dependents
• Health Savings Account, $2,000 contribution annually, prorated monthly.
• Agency sponsored retirement plan, up to 6% employer contributions, and pre-tax/Roth available
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources
• Comprehensive paid time off, paid holidays, and extended sick leave options
• Access to Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Annual longevity bonuses
• Recognition programs and incentives
• Access to training, supervision, and consultation for professional certification and licensure
• Clinical supervision provided toward licensure, if applicable
• Paid training days and yearly training fund

How to Apply:

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values your contributions, we would love to hear from you!

Please submit your resume (cover letter optional) detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role.

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 .