Primary duties involve managing a sustainable caseload averaging 16 patient encounters daily, including initial psychiatric evaluations, leading the treatment team, and managing patient discharges. The schedule is generally Monday through Friday day shifts, with minimal required weekend rounding and evening call coverage by phone only.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess an NP degree from an accredited program along with a post-graduate PMHNP certificate and current Washington APRN licensure. A minimum of three years of prior PMHNP work experience is strictly required, excluding clinical rotations and preceptor hours.
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Job description
Opportunity Details Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / PMHNP Fairfax Behavioral Health has been a cornerstone of mental health care in the Greater Seattle/Puget Sound areas since 1930.
Our mission is to provide top-quality patient care through comprehensive mental health and co-occurring addiction treatment services for adolescents and adults.
Kirkland Campus: 157-bed standalone psychiatric hospital offering a full continuum of care.
Everett Campus: 30-bed adult psychiatric facility in Everett at Providence Medical Center’s Pacific Campus.
Monroe Campus: 34-bed facility located at Evergreen Health in Monroe.
Bellevue Outpatient Fairfax Behavioral Health offers a complete continuum of acute inpatient, PHP, IOP, Patriot Support Program for Active Duty, Veterans, and First Responders, and Women’s-focused programs.
With over 94 years of service, we are dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care.
We prioritize patient recovery, offering a supportive environment and a comprehensive plan for long-term sobriety and improved mental health.
Details Manageable and Sustainable Caseload: Average of 16 patient encounters per day.
Schedule
Generally Monday–Friday, day shifts, with flexibility to be offsite after clinical duties are completed.
Primary
Duties: Initial psychiatric evaluations, assessments, treatment team leadership, and patient discharges.
Work-Life
Balance: Occasional once monthly weekend rounding and once per week evening call coverage by phone only.
Please note: This position requires 3+ years of previous PMHNP/APRN work experience (clinical rotations and preceptor hours are not included). Benefits and Compensation
Salary Range
$150,000-$180,000 depending on experience and job fit. Robust benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, company-matched 401K, ST/LT disability, and more. Malpractice insurance covered. 26 days Paid Time Off annually. CME package. Full-time, employed W-2 position.
Requirements
Education: NP degree from an accredited and recognized program required.
Certifications
Post graduate PMHNP certificate required.
Licensure
Current Washington APRN license in good standing.
Credentialing
Meet all credentialing criteria required by participating providers.
Required
Experience: 3+ years prior PMHNP work experience (clinical rotations and preceptor hours not included). Kirkland, WA, offers a vibrant lifestyle with its picturesque waterfront, bustling downtown, and numerous parks and recreational opportunities. Residents enjoy a strong sense of community, excellent schools, and a thriving local economy. The city is known for its high quality of life, featuring diverse dining options, cultural attractions, and easy access to outdoor activities like hiking and boating. With its proximity to Seattle and the stunning natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, Kirkland provides an ideal blend of urban convenience and serene living. Fairfax Behavioral Health is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the nation's leading hospital management companies.Apply now directly or reach out to the In-House Recruiter listed below to learn more! Daniel Wilson Physician & APP Recruiter - Behavioral Health Division Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc. Daniel.Wilson@uhsinc.com
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Malpractice Insurance
Company-matched 401K
CME Package
HQ
Kirkland, Washington
Founded1930
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