Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Outpatient-Underserved Population

Only QUALIFIED Healthcare Professionals accepted) Psychiatric / Mental Health-NP - Longstanding Non- profit organization and licensed behavioral health provider, in operation since and providing services from short term support to complex, substance use disorders, family and mental health programs to more than 19, children, men and women each year is seeking an experienced Psychiatric ARNP in Seattle.

This is an ideal position for someone that is looking for a lot of flexibility regarding hours and to work with a underprivileged population. The ARNP is a professional level position intended to provide psychiatric services in our agency through the prescribing and monitoring of medications, evaluation of psychiatric status, and consultation to non-medical staff.

Although knowledge of psychosocial issues in the treatment of all patients is desirable, the emphasis in this position is in the biomedical and medicolegal areas. This position requires a substantial level of independence and clinical leadership. The NP will do initial psychiatric evaluations as well as follow up on cases that have been seen by a staff physician.

Independently evaluate patients for the purpose of determining a differential, psychiatric diagnosis and biopsychosocial case formulation. Assess patients for psychiatric|psychotropic medication necessity. Prescribe the psychiatric or psychotropic medications, which are within his|her licensing purview. Coordinate with program manager in assigned programs to facilitate integration of medical issues with overall treatment planning. Screen patients for concurrent non-psychiatric medical conditions and refer for appropriate care.

Position offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees including Medical & Dental Insurance : Premium % paid for employee coverage and child until the childs 26th birthday, K, 3 weeks of Vacation, Paid Holidays, and Life Insurance.