The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive outpatient psychiatric services to youth and their families within a youth- and family-driven care model. Responsibilities include:
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluations
- Medication management
- Psychoeducation for youth and families
- Consultation with multidisciplinary team members
- Ongoing collaboration to support integrated care
The schedule and caseload are intentionally structured to allow adequate assessment and follow-up time, including two-hour initial intakes and one-hour follow-ups.
This role supports youth and families across all behavioral health programs and offers flexibility for a combination of virtual and in-person care delivery, with a strong preference for in‑person services.
Salary: $120,000 to $150,000 per year (Exempt) with full benefits which you can review at the agency career webpage.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate degree or higher in Nursing with a psychiatric focus
- Washington State Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) licensure with prescriptive authority
- Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or equivalent, with competency in treating adolescents and young adults
- DEA Registration for prescribing Schedule II–V medications and all required prescriptive agreements and NPI credentials
- Ability to be reimbursed for services by Medicare and Medicaid
- Minimum two years of psychiatric nursing experience
- Experience working with adolescents with complex mental health needs, co-occurring substance use disorders, and/or vulnerable populations
- Knowledge of issues affecting youth, young adults, and family systems
- Proficiency with required technologies, including Telehealth platforms, Electronic Health Records, Microsoft Office, and Windows
- Proficiency in SERI Medicaid billing codes and standards
Preferred Qualifications
- At least five years of experience as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Completion of an accredited psychiatric residency, with preference for child & adolescent or lifespan psychiatry
- Ability to provide Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Join Our Team
This is an opportunity to provide meaningful and impactful psychiatric care within a supportive, collaborative program dedicated to serving youth and families with complex needs. You’ll be part of a mission-driven organization committed to quality, compassion, and innovative behavioral health practices.