Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provides advanced, specialized mental health care by integrating the clinical responsibilities of an Advanced Practice Provider with those traditionally performed by a physician. This role operates under collaboratively established medical protocols and within the scope approved by the Washington State licensing board.

At Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) we never have to wonder whether the work we do is worthwhile. Each day we see victories and successes, big and small, in the lives of people who count on us.

Partner with Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) for a rewarding career. Your dream to promote health and wellness, work with passionate people, and feel accomplished for doing important work while earning a reasonable paycheck is possible with us. Be a part of a healthcare movement as you grow your career. The size and culture of the organization provides an opportunity to work closely with leadership, lead initiatives, and see the results of your hard work.

Your ability to make an impact is limited only by your passion and creativity.

Advanced Practitioner (ARNP/PA-C) salary range: $130,000 - $160,000 (potential for RVU Incentive Bonus) with ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates.

• Provides direct psychiatric and behavioral health care to patients.
• Provide psychiatric primary, acute, and chronic mental‑health care, including crisis intervention, to help patients achieve and maintain optimal psychological well‑being.
• Conduct mental‑health assessments, psychiatric diagnoses, and evidence‑based treatments for commonly occurring psychiatric conditions and behavioral health concerns.
• Assume accountability to the Preceptor for the screening, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, and follow‑up care of psychiatric patients.
• Take responsibility for the clinical management of psychiatric cases that fall within the established scope of practice and approved treatment protocols.
• Provide behavioral health services in satellite clinics, when assigned, ensuring continuity of psychiatric care across locations.
• As assigned, conduct specialty mental‑health clinics or group visits within the clinic or community, such as depression/anxiety management groups, behavioral‑health education sessions, or
• Provide behavioral‑health support to perinatal patients as needed, including screening for perinatal mood disorders and coordinating care according to CBHA perinatal mental‑health protocols.
• Participate as a peer member of the healthcare team in planning, developing, and implementing mental‑health programs and integrative behavioral‑health initiatives.
• Perform other psychiatric and behavioral‑health related duties as assigned.
• Promote a positive work culture and uphold clinic policies and procedures, including the WE CARE standards of behavior, while fostering a supportive and trauma‑informed behavioral‑health environment.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all CBHA activities, reports, financial information, and patient mental‑health records, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and behavioral‑health privacy standards.

Professional and Technical Knowledge:

Preference will be given to prior successful experience in a family practice clinical setting.

License and Certification:

• 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
• Must not be sanctioned or excluded from participation in federal or state healthcare programs

Technical

Skills:

• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite to create simple displays of information.
• Ability to become proficient in the use of Electronic Medical Record Software.

Communication

Skills:

• Responsible for effectively communicating clinical information to non‑clinical staff, patients and others.
• Ability to provide effective communication of information in written (including electronic) correspondence in both formal and informal environments.

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