Psych Provider | On-Call | Kent

Location: Recovery Place Kent, WA

Job :690

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About Us:

As a non-profit organization, Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care is dedicated to serving our community by offering a wide range of mental health services, from inpatient to outpatient care. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. Join us in making a difference every day!

Role Overview:

The Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is an essential member of a multidisciplinary team caring for individuals admitted to involuntary psychiatric or withdrawal management services. The position is responsible for initial, consultation and ongoing psychiatric evaluations, medical management of psychiatric illnesses and substance withdrawal as appropriate. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides team leadership and participates in the ITA (Involuntary Treatment Act) legal process as needed.

ARNP: $89.61

MD: $130.00

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide initial psychiatric evaluations to clients admitted to involuntary psychiatric services within
• state-mandated time frame.
• Formulate and document diagnostic assessments of admitted clients.
• Contribute medical/pharmacologic elements to clients’ individualized treatment plans/
• participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning.
• Provide and document ongoing psychiatric evaluations throughout episodes of inpatient
• treatment.
• Provide medical/ pharmacologic management of clients’ psychiatric conditions and substance
• withdrawal, as indicated and appropriate.
• Provide appropriate assessment, orders and documentation of any required emergency
• treatment, seclusion, or restraints.
• Provide medical/clinical support to the nursing team as requested.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests as appropriate.
• Provide psychiatric consultation to clients admitted to secure withdrawal management services,
• as needed.
• Utilize and oversee medication assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorders, including
• naltrexone and buprenorphine when appropriate.
• Consult with general medical providers as needed.
• Communicate with outpatient psychiatric and general medical providers as needed to ensure continuity of care.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited school or program
• ARNP, M.D. or
  
  D.O
• Licensed to practice under state WAC and RCW
• ABPN Board certified or board-eligible
• Preference given to addiction – certified psychiatrists
• Familiarity with best practices in substance use disorder treatment including withdrawal
• management, Medication Assisted Treatment for OUD and harm reduction
• Understanding of Washington State Involuntary Treatment Act procedures
• Pass required background checks.

• Ability to work independently including making acute treatment and referral decisions
• Ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Competence with electronic health record documentation
• Possession of a DEA “X” waiver to prescribe buprenorphine preferred – must obtain within 3 months of hire.

• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High integrity/ethical standards
• Ability to establish positive, respectful and collaborative professional relationships
• Strong work ethic

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision and 403(b).
• 21 days of PTO, plus 11 Paid Holidays
• Free Supervision Hours towards
  
  Washington State Licensure if applicable
• Potential participation Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A positive and collaborative work environment.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our employees/clients.

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