What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position at Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care?
Valley Cities’ vision is to set the standard for behavioral healthcare through our commitment to inclusion, pursuing excellence, and fostering innovation. We aspire to be the beacon of hope, offering access to care and aiming to be the employer of choice committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Our mission is to empower and enrich our communities through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment, one individual at a time.
Why Choose Us:
At Valley Cities Behavioral Health, we believe in nurturing the potential of every member of our team. Our caring, professional staff is Valley Cities’ most important asset – the very heart and center of who we are. Every day, we strive to ensure that your experience working at Valley Cities reflects the importance of your role as we carry out our mission. As an Outpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at VC, you'll embark on an exciting journey with us, laying the foundation for a rewarding career. As an FT team member, you'll unlock a world of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement, paid time off, and 11 paid holidays.
Core Values:
Valley Cities upholds core values that guide our approach to care:
- Dignity and respect for all individuals
- Advocacy for health and wellness principles
- Prioritization of integrity and excellence
- Recognition of the importance of mental health in overall well-being
Location: Renton, WA
Signing Bonus $5000
Job Summary:
The Outpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner works with other dedicated professionals in a dynamic and exciting multidisciplinary team setting. Our team-based model of care centers on holistic person- and family-centered care that addresses all aspects of recovery. We incorporate evidence-based practices into our services including DBT, EMDR, CBT for Psychosis, and WRAP, among others, to assist our clients on their journeys through recovery. Our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners conduct psychiatric evaluations, provide ongoing medication treatment, and collaborate with other team members to provide high quality, team-based care.
What Sets This Position Apart:
- Regular schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM with 30-minute unpaid lunch
- Protected administrative time built into your schedule for documentation and care coordination
- Structured appointment times: 90-minute initial evaluations and 30-minute follow-ups
- No on-call responsibilities
- Opportunity for modified scheduling after 6-month probationary period when meeting productivity goals
- Productivity expectation: 60% billable time (24 hours per week) for full time providers
- Experience working with children preferred
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides diagnostic assessment of clients, communicates findings to other appropriate clinical staff.
- Provides psychiatric medication management to clients.
- Communicate with personnel outside of VC as necessary to improve quality of care and provide coordination of care.
- Coordinates care with, and provides clinical consultation to, non-medical clinical staff as clinically indicated.
- Maintains knowledge of major clinical trends and research developments in the field of psychiatry.
- Other related duties as assigned by Director of Outpatient Medical Services.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Clinical Nurse Practitioner Licensed to practice under state WAC and RCW.
- Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
- Thorough knowledge of general psychiatry.
- Ability to represent the program both formally and informally to various publics in the community.
Other:
- Pass required background checks
- Ability to work independently
Schedule:
For an Outpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Valley Cities Behavioral Health, the schedule is dynamic and provides opportunities for those who thrive in an ever-evolving environment. Discussion of schedules is encouraged during the interview process from both candidate and hiring manager.
We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
