Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

POSITION TITLE:

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
DEPARTMENT:
Health and Human Services (HHS) – Behavioral Health

LOCATION:

Longview, Washington

REPORTS TO:

Behavioral Health Program Manager STATUS:
Exempt;
Full-TimeWAGE RANGE: $179,816 - $224,848. Additional funds provided for CEUs needed for licensure.

SCHEDULE:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pmCLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled (First Review 10/7/2026)
*** If you are an American Indian/Alaska Native and/or a Veteran and would like this to be considered a preference in hiring, please upload documentation with your resume and cover letter. Acceptable documentation includes a Tribal Enrollment card, a letter from your Tribe stating your enrollment, or BIA 4432 and/or DD214.
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* Position Summary:

Offers comprehensive diagnostic assessment, medication management, and treatment services to individuals experiencing high-acuity mental health conditions and/or co-occurring substance use disorders who are receiving services through Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s Behavioral Health Program. Provides psychiatric evaluation, psychopharmacological treatment, therapeutic interventions, and consultation with the multidisciplinary treatment team. Adheres to HIPAA and confidentiality requirements. Honors and represents the mission, vision, and values of Cowlitz Indian Tribe (CIT) and of the Health and Human Services department.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Prescribes, monitors, and adjusts psychiatric medications in accordance with professional standards, agency policies, and applicable laws and regulations.

Performs comprehensive biopsychosocial diagnostic assessments to determine appropriate diagnosis and identifies treatment needs and options.

Provides therapeutic and psychopharmacological interventions along with ongoing monitoring and management of clients’ level of functioning and treatment outcomes.

Provides crisis intervention as needed, including safety planning, relapse prevention planning, referral to community resources, and same-day evaluation and possible stabilization.

Participates as a member of a multidisciplinary clinical team to staff cases and review progress, hurdles, feedback, and recommendations.

Coordinates care of clients receiving behavioral health services with the referral source, family, and other organizations involved to further the effectiveness of treatment services.

Collaborates with other community services and resources to ensure continuity of care and achievement of treatment goals.

Utilizes appropriate measurements and mental status examination to validate results of the diagnostic assessment. Practices independently while consulting and collaborating with department staff and community partners.

May provide medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services for assigned clients when clinically appropriate and may support MAT service coverage as needed.

Develops an individualized service plan in accordance with behavioral health care standards; monitors progress and adapts as needed.

Provides psycho education to clients, families, and significant others on topics including diagnosis, medications, and available resources while respecting client confidentiality.

Maintains complete and accurate electronic health records and documents all client contacts and services provided in accordance with program policy and professional standards.

Maintains client confidentiality.

Participates in professional development and maintains required licensure and certification.

Participates in staff meetings as requested.

Adapts to changes in safety protocols and procedures.

Works collaboratively in a team environment to…