Psychiatric ARNP or Physician Assistant (DNP/PA)

Psychiatric ARNP or Physician Assistant (DNP or PA)

Hiring Range: $129,272.00 – $164,840 per year

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus*

Benefits: 

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage: Enjoy extensive health, dental, and vision benefits to support your well-being, with access to top-tier care and services.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take advantage of up to 19 days of paid time off (PTO), plus 2 mental health days and 10 paid holidays in your first year, giving you the time you need to recharge and take care of yourself. (Pro-rated for part-time employees.)
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance: We’ve got you covered with short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance, all provided at no cost to you, so you can feel secure in every situation.
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development: Benefit from student loan repayment assistance and a commitment to your growth with extensive training and development opportunities to advance your career.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Take control of your future with a wide range of investment options in our 403(b) plan. Depending on eligibility, you could also receive generous company contributions to help grow your retirement savings.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access confidential support through our EAP, offering resources for personal and professional challenges, including counseling, financial advice, and more.
• Pets Best Pet Insurance: Keep your furry family members healthy with comprehensive pet insurance for your cats and dogs, covering a variety of treatments and services.
• 2MorrowHealth Behavioral Change App: Improve your mental and physical well-being with free access to 2MorrowHealth, a powerful app designed to support healthy behavior changes and wellness goals.
• Home Support Services: Whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing, we offer valuable resources to assist with your home journey, helping you navigate the process with confidence.
• Dynamic, Collaborative Team Environment: Join an incredible team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and support, where every voice is heard and every idea valued.  

  
Are you a dedicated mental health professional passionate about providing comprehensive psychiatric care? At Kitsap Mental Health Services, we are seeking a Psychiatric ARNP (DNP) or Physician Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team. In this critical role, you'll deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to patients across various treatment settings, contributing to our mission of offering hope and recovery-oriented behavioral health care.

About Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS):

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization providing comprehensive behavioral health services for children, adults, and families. With a team of over 600 caring professionals, we serve more than 5,600 clients annually, offering inpatient, outpatient, and residential care.

Since 1978, KMHS has been a trusted leader in mental health and substance use disorder treatment. In 2023, we became a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), meeting federal quality standards and expanding access to coordinated, high-quality care for our community.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for new and returning patients.
• Manage a caseload of clients requiring psychiatric care, including medication and non-medication management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement treatment plans aligned with clients' needs.
• Educate staff and teams on psychiatric medication management, safety, and side-effect monitoring.
• Coordinate care with other medical providers and community treatment partners.
• Document clinical services thoroughly and in a timely manner, utilizing concurrent documentation practices when possible.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide psychiatric care for 24-hour programs.
• Precept and educate medical residents, psychiatric ARNPs, and DNPs when applicable.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION: PA (Physician Assistant) or DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice)

EXPERIENCE: Experienced (minimum of 2 years of advanced clinical experience)

LICENSURE: DNP- PMHNP specialty in psychiatry with an active license in Washington or PA-Psychiatry-specific CAQ with NCCPA certification.  Active and unencumbered DEA certification in WA State. 

*A sign-on bonus is a form of compensation for a new employee in addition to their established salary

Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.