JSS Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner; PMHNP

JSS Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Jamestown Salish Seasons - Sequim, WA 98382

Salary Range $ - $ Salary Position Type Full Time

Jamestown Salish Seasons (JSS) is a 16-bed voluntary residential treatment facility providing crisis stabilization and inpatient behavioral health services in a 24/7/365 environment. We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our clinical team and provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to individuals experiencing acute behavioral health crises.

In this role, you will conduct psychiatric evaluations, determine medical necessity for treatment, prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient stabilization and recovery. You will also review referrals and make final determinations regarding patient admission to the facility.

Position Summary

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for conducting psychiatric evaluations, determining medical necessity for treatment, prescribing and managing psychotropic medications, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to support patient care. This role also reviews referrals and makes final determinations regarding patient admission to the facility. The PMHNP works under the clinical oversight of the Associate Medical Director and partners closely with nursing staff, therapists, and other clinical professionals to ensure safe, effective, and culturally responsive care.

Essential Functions

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and intake screenings.
• Determine medical necessity for admission, continued stay, or discharge.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide crisis stabilization services for individuals experiencing acute psychiatric or behavioral health crises.

• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications, including antipsychotics, antidepressants, anxiolytics, and mood stabilizers.
• Ensure safe, evidence-based medication practices in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Monitor medication effectiveness, side effects, and adherence.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure accurate medication administration and documentation.

• Serve as the primary clinical decision maker for psychiatric care within scope of practice.
• Collaborate with the Associate Medical Director, nursing staff, therapists, and other clinical team members to support positive patient outcomes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, case reviews, and care coordination activities.
• Provide clinical guidance during urgent or emergent situations as appropriate.

• Review referrals and clinical documentation to determine patient eligibility and appropriateness for admission.
• Make final decisions regarding patient acceptance or redirection to alternative levels of care.
• Coordinate with referral sources, community partners, and internal staff to support smooth transitions.

• Ensure clinical practice complies with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including RCW, WAC, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement (QA/PI) activities.
• Support audits, chart reviews, and corrective action planning as needed.

• Provide culturally responsive psychiatric care that respects the values, traditions, and needs of Tribal communities and diverse patient populations.
• Collaborate with Tribal representatives and JSS leadership to integrate culturally informed practices into patient care.
• Demonstrate cultural humility and awareness in all clinical interactions.

• Participate in on-call or after-hours consultation as assigned to support 24/7/365 operations.
• Adhere to all Jamestown Salish Seasons and Jamestown HealthCARE E&T policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Medical Director.

Education

• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
• Current, unrestricted Washington State licensure.
• Current DEA registration.
• Current BLS certification or ability to…