Physician Assistant/Psychiatry - Child/Washington/Locum Tenens/Advanced Practice Provider - Psychiatry
Listed on 2026-01-17
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Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatry-Trained Physician Assistant to join our multidisciplinary South Clinic team. This full-time position will have approximately 50% of clinical time dedicated to our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and 50% to outpatient psychiatry services, including in-person and telepsychiatry visits.
The ideal candidate is committed to providing high-quality, developmentally informed, and family-centered mental health care for children and adolescents across a range of acuity levels and treatment settings.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide direct psychiatric care to pediatric patients in a Partial Hospitalization Program and outpatient settings (in-person and telehealth)
Conduct psychiatric evaluations, obtain patient histories, and perform physical assessments as appropriate
Order and interpret diagnostic tests and screening tools
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with best practices and clinical guidelines
Collaborate with attending child psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and other healthcare team members
Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
Contribute to departmental and organizational quality improvement initiatives
Participate in education and training efforts for patients, families, and staff
Anticipated work schedule: Monday?
Friday, 8:00 AM ? 5:00 PM
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Required
Education/
Experience:
Master's degree as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or graduate of a nationally accredited physician assistant program
One year work experience in a pediatric or family focused clinical area.
Required Credentials:
For NPs:
Active, unencumbered registered nurse and advanced registered nurse practitioner licensure in the State of Washington
Current national certification as a pediatric or family nurse practitioner
For PAs:
Active, unencumbered physician assistant licensure in the State of Washington
Initial certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
For All Providers:
Active Drug Enforcement Authority registration
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Professionals is required at time of hire and to be maintained continuously throughout employment. American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) will also be accepted in lieu of BLS for Healthcare Professionals.
Some clinical locations may require American Heart Association Pediatric Life Support training and continuous maintenance of certification.
Active clinical privileges as an Allied Health Provider at Seattle Children's Hospital must be secured prior to time of hire and must be maintained in good standing and in compliance with all medical staff bylaws, continuously throughout employment.
Any and all medical or allied health professional staff privileges at Children's will terminate automatically upon the termination of the individual's employment at Children's. Termination of employment does not prohibit the individual from seeking medical or allied health professional staff privileges at Children's as a non-employee in any category for which the individual qualifies. Questions regarding medical or allied health professional staff privileges may be directed to Medical Staff Services.
Preferred:
Two years experience in advanced practice provider role
Two years experience in pediatric health care
Compensation Range
$144,449 - $212,444 per year
* This position is eligible for relocation for qualified candidates.*
Salary Information
This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.
Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants
This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.
Benefits Information
Seattle Children?s offers a generous benefit package,…
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