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Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner
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What they do
A Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner provides mental health and nursing care to patients with psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders or substance abuse problems. Diagnoses mental illness, develops treatment plans and prescribes medications. Teaches patient's family about the patient's condition. Works at hospitals with dedicated mental health unit, fully dedicated psychiatric hospital or in independent practice working from nursing homes and physicians' offices.
$139,343 / year median in Washington
+17% projected growth
Job Description
JOB TITLE
Behavioral Health Nurse PractitionerPOSITION SUMMARY
Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides comprehensive, patient-centered psychiatric and behavioral healthcare to individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use disorders. The NP conducts comprehensive psychiatric assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, provides medication management and therapeutic interventions, and coordinates care with an interdisciplinary team. This role is committed to delivering safe, compassionate, evidence-based care while supporting patients and families throughout their behavioral health journey.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Build Trust:
We exhibit integrity, transparency and compassion in every interaction. Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families through respectful, compassionate, and nonjudgmental communication. Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and clearly communicate diagnoses, treatment recommendations, risks, benefits, and alternatives. Protect patient confidentiality and maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation. Assess patients for suicide risk, self-harm, safety concerns, substance use, and other behavioral health emergencies, taking appropriate action to promote patient safety. Demonstrate professionalism, ethical decision-making, and accountability in all interactions with patients, families, and colleagues. Provide culturally responsive and trauma-informed care that respects each patient's individual needs, values, and preferences.QUALIFICATIONS
Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.Preferred Education:
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or other doctoral-level education. Additional education or training in behavioral health, integrated care, substance use disorders, or a related specialty.Required Licensure:
Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Washington. Current prescriptive authority in accordance with state and federal requirements. Current DEA registration. Current BLS certification.Specialty Certification:
Current Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) board certificationRequired Experience:
Experience providing psychiatric or behavioral health assessment and treatment. Experience with psychiatric medication management. Experience assessing and managing patients with a range of mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders. Experience collaborating within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.Skills:
Strong psychiatric assessment, diagnostic, and clinical decision-making skills. Knowledge of psychopharmacology and evidence-based behavioral health treatment. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and therapeutic relationship-building skills. Ability to assess and respond appropriately to behavioral health crises and safety concerns. Strong organizational, time-management, and documentation skills. Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations and demonstrate cultural humility. Ability to use electronic health records and applicable healthcare technology. Commitment to patient-centered, trauma-informed, and collaborative care. Demonstrated commitment to the organization's BOLD values: Build Trust, Obsess Over Excellence, Lead Innovation, and Deepen Connections.WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office, outpatient, clinical, and/or behavioral health care settings with potential exposure to patient care areas. May interact with patients experiencing acute behavioral health symptoms, emotional distress, or crisis situations. Requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and community partners. Flexibility to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, or on-call shifts as needed based on organizational and patient-care requirements. May require occasional travel between facility locations or community-based settings.PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment and effectively manage multiple priorities. Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use a computer for extended periods. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Ability to respond appropriately to urgent or emergent patient-care situations. May require occasional travel between facility locations.OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.BENEFITS
We believe in taking care of those who take care of our community. We're proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that puts your health and well-being first. With our flexible medical plan, you'll have access to multiple in-network tiers, including top-quality care from Snoqualmie Valley Health, Eastside Health, and First Choice/First Health providers. The best part? Anyone covered under our plan can receive care at SVH at no cost! It's all about giving you the options and support you need to experience life's great adventures. Medical Dental Vision Pharmacy Life and AD&D Retirement Plan Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Travel Assistance & ID Theft Protection Pet Insurance Other Voluntary Benefits Benefit Eligibility Requirements- Employees regularly scheduled at least 20 hours per week. Employee Dependents
- Your legal spouse or domestic partner; dependent children until age 26. Waiting Period
- 1st of the month from the date of hire.