Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Company: Community Health of Central Washington
Location: Yakima
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Welcome to Community Health of Central WA, where we all work together to provide the people in our region access to affordable and appropriate healthcare through our services and education. Founded by our Family Medicine Residency program (CWFM) in 1993, CHCW has grown into an integrated community health center to include full spectrum primary care, pediatric, senior residential care, behavioral and addiction care, and dental serving the Yakima and Kittitas Counties at multiple sites.Our Clinics and Programs

• Central Washington Family Medicine Residency
• Central Washington Family Medicine
• Yakima Pediatrics
• Naches Medical Clinic
• Community Health of Central Washington - Ellensburg
• Highland Clinic
• Ellensburg Dental Care
• Senior and Residential Care
• Senior Smiles
• Connect (Opioid Dependency Treatment)
• Primary Care Behavioral Health Who We AreCHCW is committed to attract and retain a diverse staff. We honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, with our community, we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. Our opportunities center around a philosophy of teaching, mission driven teams, PCMH level 3, updated clinical settings, and positive attitudes. We welcome you to join our family-like environment where work is rewarding and fun! Practice Highlights
  • Provides consultative and primary psychiatric services to patients at CHCW outpatient clinics.
  • Flexible scheduling to include 32 hours of patient facing time with 8 hours of dedicated admin time.
  • Strong and robust PCBH model implemented throughout CHCW clinics with BHCs on site at each clinic.
  • Built-in referrals from our providers and resident physicians.
  • Management of therapeutic and psychotropic medication with support from the PCP.
  • Interdisciplinary team includes faculty physicians, clinicians, resident physicians, APPs, pharmacists, BHCs, and nursing.
  • Working with, and sensitive to a marginalized patient population in a FQHC/CHC setting would be a plus.
  • Bilingual in Spanish would be a plus.
  • EMR: OCHIN EPIC.Total Rewards
    • Excellent full benefit package includes M/D/V/RX/AD&D/L/LTD/HSA, retirement, voluntary benefits, FTCA malpractice coverage. $0-$25 p/m premiums for employees, company subsidized premiums to add family.
    • Generous PTO, EIT, and 9 paid holidays.
    • CME time and allowances.
    • Student Loan Repayment Programs and PSLF.
    • Relocation and sign-on bonuses.
    • Base Salary: $140k-$160k p/y DOE with potential productivity bonuses after the first year. Qualifications
      • ARNP, MSN with PMHNP certification.
      • Current, unrestricted RN license.
      • Open to experienced or new grads. New grads must have current, extensive mental health/psychiatric nursing experience.
      • WA License or the ability to obtain a WA license.
      • DEA certificate.
      • Great peer references and in good standing.
      • Approved for credentialing with health plans, Medicare, Medicaid. Community
        • Central WA location has over 300 days of sunshine with 4 mild yet distinctive seasons.
        • Area known for its wineries/vineyards, microbreweries, picturesque scenery with panoramic views of Mt. Adams and Mt. Rainier, fishing, camping, skiing, hunting, hiking, biking, water sports, boating, outdoor concerts, parks-including doggie parks, golfing, drive up espresso stands, and one of the top agricultural hubs in the nation.
        • 2-3 hour drive to Seattle, Spokane, or Portland.
        • Airports at Yakima and Pasco (Tri Cities).
        • Lower cost of living than the WA average. Comfortable living!

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