Seattle - Lead Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerSeattle - Lead Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Company: Behavioral Health Solutions
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Behavioral Health Solution's team of mental health treatment professionals specializes in providing comprehensive behavioral health services for adults and geriatrics in a variety of settings. BHS encourages a collaborative culture with hands-on leadership. As a leading provider of behavioral health services, we are seeking skilled professionals of the highest caliber who share our commitment to providing state-of-the-art psychiatric services.Behavioral Health Solutions (BHS) is hiring a Lead Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP, FNP, AGNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) licensed in Washington to provide direct care in our contracted Skilled Nursing Facilities. In addition to patient care, the Lead NP will mentor and train new providers, ensuring clinical excellence and supporting their transition into practice.Service Areas Incorporate

• Seattle, WAResponsibilities
  • Serve as a mentor, and guide existing providers.
  • Travel throughout the state, assisting with provider onboarding, shadowing, and training.
  • Provide face-to-face psychiatric services to patients directly in Skilled Nursing Facilities.
  • Assess the patient's mental status based on symptoms.
  • Appropriately diagnose DSM-V disorders and develop treatment plans.
  • Apply appropriate medical decision-making skills for mental health issues including psychopharmacology options and non-pharmacological treatments.
  • Staff clinical cases with psychiatrists.Job Type
    • Full-time, W2Requirements
      • Licensed in Washington by the Board of Nursing in good standing with a focus on psychiatry.
      • Licensed by the Washington Board of Pharmacy in good standing to prescribe controlled substances (possession of a DEA)
      • 3+ years of Geri Psych Experience.
      • 3+ years providing treatment within Skilled Nursing Facilities and/or Acute Rehab Hospitals.Skills
        • Basic computer knowledge.
        • Experience with EMR/EHR Systems (Athena I, a plus).
        • Excellent written communication.
        • Attention to detail.
        • Strong interpersonal skills.
        • Flexible, organized, and functions under stressful situations.
        • Fluency in Spanish is a plus!Benefits
          • Hands-on and remote training/supervision.
          • Work-life balance/flexible work schedule.
          • PTO and Paid Holidays.
          • A comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more).
          • 401k with a company match.
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          • AI Scribe Assist Available!Pay
            • $150,000 - $170,000 annually
            • Compensation determined based on pay model preferred, experience, and licensure.

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