Seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)

Yakima Neighborhood Health Services; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Yakima seeks a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to conduct evaluations and manage medications while collaborating with care teams. Ideal candidates will have an ARNP license, PMHNP-BC certification, and experience with diverse populations. This role offers flexible hours and aims to support individuals in achieving better health and housing stability.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted ARNP license in Washington with psychiatric specialization.
• Board-certified PMHNP-BC.
• Experience with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Prescribe psychotropic medications according to state law.
• Collaborate with care teams in patient care delivery.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluations

Medication management

Therapeutic interventions

Collaborative care planning

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Education

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license

Board certification as Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP)

About this Opportunity:

Our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners work alongside providers in primary care, in our supportive housing units, on the streets, and in our LGBTQ+ Youth Resource Center, supporting participants toward better health, housing stability, and self-sufficiency. Our team understands that a patient’s health extends beyond the walls of our clinics. With no productivity minimums and flexible hours, our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners enjoy a healthy work/life balance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current and unrestricted license as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) in the state of Washington with a specialization in psychiatric/mental health.
• Board-certified as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
• DEA registration and prescriptive authority in Washington State.
• Experience providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapeutic interventions to diverse populations.
• Preferred: Bilingual in English/Spanish, and or proficiency in American Sign Language.
• Must not be sanctioned or excluded from participation in federal or state healthcare programs.

Typical Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Requires sitting for extended periods, working at a computer terminal.
• Occasional bending, stretching, and lifting of up to 30 pounds.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination required for use of medical instruments, phones, and computers.
• Ability to sustain concentration in a fast-paced and sometimes noisy environment.
• Local travel using own vehicle may be required for outreach or home visits.

Examples of Duties (this list may not include all duties assigned):

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with Washington State law and clinical guidelines.
• Collaborate with primary care medical providers and mental health staff in the design and delivery of patient care.
• Participate in the agency’s 340B Pharmaceutical program for best outcomes to the patient and the program.
• Provide diagnostic consultation to primary care provider team.
• Provide therapeutic interventions including brief counseling and crisis management.
• Collaborate with integrated care teams to address behavioral health needs of patients.
• Screen patients for behavioral health conditions and refer to appropriate services.
• Coordinate care with internal providers and external mental health/social service agencies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews and care planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Ensure patient confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Participate in quality assurance activities and peer review.
• Represent YNHS in community meetings and collaborative networks as requested.
• Support education and training initiatives for staff and patients related to behavioral health.
• Provide services at both clinic and satellite locations, including outreach to homeless populations.
• Make essential referrals for supportive services to effectively support the client’s stabilization.
• Assist patients, and families as appropriate to interpret and manage maladaptive behaviors and to plan healthy lifestyle changes.
• Work with patients to improve adherence to medical recommendations and medication compliance.

Working Relationships:

All YNHS employees are expected to maintain professional and courteous relationships with colleagues, patients, visitors, students, vendors, and volunteers. PNPs are also expected to collaborate effectively with external health and social service agencies serving YNHS patients.

OUR PLEDGE:

Neighborhood Health serves all patients regardless of ability to pay. Discounts for essential services are offered based on family size and income.

Neighborhood Health is a FTCA-Deemed Facility