MultiCare Health System Looking for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Recovery Center at Lakewood, WA  Full Time

Job Details

Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare is seeking an Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to care for clients enrolled in outpatient behavioral health services. Join a collegial team based office practice with robust support staff. Provide outpatient psychiatric services to a diverse client panel in a Nurse Practitioner led clinic. Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare is a member the MultiCare Behavioral Health Network which is the largest provider of behavioral health services in the state of Washington.

Job Description:
Psychiatric ARNP – Outpatient Services in Lakewood, WA
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNP’s) provide psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and follow-up to clients in an office-based setting. They also provide consultation to mental health clinicians related to medication issues for mutual clients. This position needs to practice flexibly within the multi-disciplinary team.

Knowledge and Skills Needed:
Expert knowledge of medications. Experience in community psychiatry. Expertise with adult and geriatric clients, and/or children. Experience with severely and persistently mentally ill consumers. Ability to work well with a multi-disciplinary staff. Basic computer and keyboard skills. Should possess excellent assessment, evaluation, and clinical skills. Experience with behavioral health care accreditation standards is desirable.

Education and/or Experience:
This position requires a WA State Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) license with prescriptive authority, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license with schedule 2 – 5 endorsement, and American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or retired certifications in adult, child, or family psychiatry. A minimum of two years’ experience with severely and persistently mentally ill consumers and experience in a community mental health center is preferred. Experience with adults and geriatric clients is required. Experience with co-occurring disorders and/or with children is preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provides care following established Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner objectives and standards
* Ensures that all safety and infection control practices are followed
* Prescribes and documents medications (including scheduled medications) according to established standards and regulations
* Responds to emergency situations
* Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards
* Communicates with clients and families regarding treatment and care

QUALIFICATIONS:
* ARNP Licensure as described in position description
* Two years of experience as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness is preferred
* Experience working in an inpatient psychiatric setting is preferred
* Knowledge of major mental illnesses and common psychotropic medications
* Excellent computer and Microsoft Office skills
* Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
* American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification
* Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

BENEFITS:
* Medical Insurance
* Dental Insurance
* Vision Insurance
* Tuition Reimbursement
* 9 Paid Holidays
* Paid Time Off (PTO) starting with 21 days per year
* Employee Assistance Program
* Wellness Program
* 401(K) with Employer Contribution

For more information and a complete opportunity overview, please email

Compensation Range:
A05 – Min: $63.92-Max: $86.69