Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

About YNHS

If you are a mission-driven team player with a passion for quality and compassion for the underserved, YNHS is the place for you.

With over 350 valued employees and 19 years of HRSA funding in primary care, behavioral health integration, quality improvement, and more, we serve over 90,000 patients annually.

Because of our commitment and service to uninsured and low-income populations, YNHS is an eligible site for National Health Service Corp and Washington State Health Professional loan repayment programs.

Our patients are as diverse as our community and anyone is welcome, including migrant and seasonal farm workers, residents in public housing, and those experiencing homelessness.

Our commitment to serving the underserved extends throughout our local communities, with targeted outreach to even the most remote areas of our valley.

As a Community Health Center, at least half of our volunteer Board of Directors are users of our services. Thisgovernance model keeps us focused on the needs of our patients and the community.

If you are seeking a fulfilling career, with a rewarding work-life balance that can provide tangible improvements in the lives of those in need, join our team today!

• Current and unrestricted license as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) in the state of Washington with a specialization in psychiatric/mental health
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• Board certified as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
• DEA registration and prescriptive authority in Washington State.
• Experience providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapeutic interventions to diverse populations.
• Preferred:
  Bilingual in English/Spanish, and or proficiency in American Sign Language.
• Must not be sanctioned or excluded from participation in federal or state healthcare programs.

• Requires sitting for extended periods, working at a computer terminal.
• Occasional bending, stretching, and lifting of up to 30 pounds.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination required for use of medical instruments, phones, and computers.
• Ability to sustain concentration in a fast-paced and sometimes noisy environment.
• Local travel using own vehicle may be required for outreach or home visits.

• Provide diagnostic consultation to primary care provider team.
• Provide therapeutic interventions including brief counseling and crisis management.
• Collaborate with integrated care teams to address behavioral health needs of patients.
• Screen patients for behavioral health conditions and refer to appropriate services.
• Coordinate care with internal providers and external mental health/social service agencies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews and care planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Ensure patient confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Participate in quality assurance activities and peer review.
• Represent YNHS in community meetings and collaborative networks as requested.
• Support education and training initiatives for staff and patients related to behavioral health.
• Provide services at both clinic and satellite locations, including outreach to homeless populations.
• Assist patients, and families as appropriate, to interpret and manage maladaptive behaviors and to plan healthy lifestyle changes.

• Work with patients to improve adherence to medical recommendations and medication compliance.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with Washington State law and clinical guidelines.
• Collaborate with primary care medical providers and mental health staff in the design and delivery of patient care.
• Participate in the agency’s 340B Pharmaceutical program for best outcomes to the patient and the program.

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