Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Psychiatry

Talent Works International – Nurse Practitioner, Outpatient Psychiatry

Location:

Selah, Washington
Duration:
Ongoing

Hours:

40 per week, 8‑hour days, Monday‑Friday (8:00‑17:00) with on‑call rotation once a week

The Nurse Practitioner works as part of a multidisciplinary behavioral health team, providing integrated care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role involves collaborating with therapists, case managers, nurses, and other providers to develop individualized treatment plans and manage pharmacologic interventions.

• Complete initial evaluations and assess mental and physical health at routine appointments.
• Prescribe, monitor, and educate clients on medications, including dosage and side effects.
• Coordinate individualized treatment plans with each client.
• Educate staff, clients, and community partners about mental health needs.
• Apply trauma‑informed principles in all client interactions.
• Assess safety and risk to self or others; implement crisis intervention when indicated.
• Document and chart care in a timely, client‑centered manner.
• Participate in on‑call and rounding rotations for inpatient facilities.
• Provide telehealth treatment to other clinics as needed.

• Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing with a psychiatric‑mental health specialization.
• Registered Nurse license and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license in Washington.
• DEA registration (Federal).
• First Aid & CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle liability insurance.
• Open to new graduates or experienced Nurse Practitioners who are prescribers for the designated age group served.

The position covers three separate facilities, scheduled daily at each facility based on unit acuity. Each facility has a designated prescriber with a maximum 16‑client case load; the Nurse Practitioner acts as a float prescriber.

• Competitive salary within the region and industry.
• Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members.
• Generous vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program services.
• Agency‑funded retirement plan with 5% employer contribution.
• Additional retirement investment opportunities with 50% match up to 4% of compensation.
• Agency‑funded life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility for student loan repayment programs (National Health Service Corps, Nurse Corps, etc.).

All candidates must complete a post‑offer pre‑employment drug screen and background check. Please refer to WAC 388‑113‑0020 through 388‑113‑0030 for information on criminal convictions and pending charges that automatically disqualify an individual from working. Refer to RCW 49.44.240 for pre‑employment drug screening requirements.