Talent Works International is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Outpatient Psychiatry for a job in Ellensburg, Washington.

• Specialty: Psychiatry
• Discipline: Nurse Practitioner
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

Now offering up to $15,000 hiring bonus for full-time new hires, prorated by scheduled work hours!

We provide innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services.

What are we looking for in a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner?
Our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners are part of a multidisciplinary team that provides integrated behavioral health treatment to clients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Collaborating with therapists, case managers, nurses and other members the treatment team, Nurse Practitioners assist in the development of an individualized treatment plan for each client. Taking ownership of the pharmacological intervention, Nurse Practitioners complete psychiatric evaluations, prescribe appropriate medications, and provide general medical counseling and referrals. Our medical provider team has the opportunity to meet monthly to staff cases and receives regular supervision from the Chief Medical Officer. In this role, strong communication skills, the desire to work in a collaborative team environment, and the ability to establish trusting relationships with clients will be essential. 

This position will serve adults and senior adults receiving treatment in outpatient and residential treatment facilities. This role will require local travel approximately 1 day per week. Positions require participation in the rotation for weekend rounding and after-hours call coverage for additional compensation.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner duties may include:

completing initial psychiatric evaluations and assessing mental health & physical health status at routine appointments
prescribing & monitoring psychotropic medications and educating clients & their support system about the medication’s purpose, appropriate dosage, and possible side effects 
collaborating with each client to create an individualized treatment plan
educating staff, clients, and other community partners about individual mental health needs 
following trauma-informed principles in all aspects of client care
assessing clients for safety and risk to self or others, and taking appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated
completing all documentation & charting in a timely, client-centered manner 
participating in on-call and rounding rotations for our inpatient facilities in Yakima
providing treatment via telehealth to other clinics as needed
Schedule:

Monday- Friday 8AM-5PM
Pay Range:

$74.04-$111.06 per hour
Qualifications:

Master's or doctorate degree in nursing or nursing practice with psychiatric mental health specialization
Two years of experience as a psychiatric prescriber for the designated age group being served
Registered Nurse license and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license in Washington
Federal DEA registration
First Aid & CPR certification
Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide documentation upon hire or be approved for a qualified medical or religious exemption prior to starting work

What We Can Offer You 
Training and Development

A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs
Innovative Program & Services

A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment 
Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services
Excellent Benefits

Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
Access to Employee Assistance Program services
Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
Agency-funded life and disability insurance program 
Site eligibility for student loan repayment programs including National Health Service Corps, Nurse Corps, and various state-run programs

Talent Works International Job ID #28497.

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Sick pay
• Holiday Pay
• Health Care FSA
• 403b retirement plan
• Sign-On bonus