Advanced Practice - Psychiatry job opening: Selah, WA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Selah, Washington, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
6/15/24
**Psychiatric NP Opening in Selah, WA**_x000D_
Yakima 4m, Seattle 140m_x000D_
Full-time, Permanent_x000D_
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* Adult evaluation & treatment facility_x000D_
* Secure 16-bed coed treatment facility for adults experiencing a crisis_x000D_
* Average length of stay: 7-10 days_x000D_
* Treatment may be voluntary or involuntary_x000D_
* 2 total providers for the unit (each responsible for 8 patients at a time)_x000D_
* No travel_x000D_
* Must be willing to participate in court proceedings for involuntary treatment_x000D_
* Required to participate in call/rounding rotation for Yakima inpatient units_x000D_
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**Minimum Qualifications:**_x000D_
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* Master's or doctorate degree in nursing or nursing practice with psychiatric mental health specialization_x000D_
* Registered Nurse license and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license in Washington_x000D_
* ANCC certification as psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner_x000D_
* Federal DEA registration_x000D_
* First Aid & CPR certification_x000D_
* Valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance_x000D_
* Preferred Qualification: One year of experience as a psychiatric prescriber for the designated patient age group being served_x000D_
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**Excellent Benefits**_x000D_
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* $5000 hiring bonus with two-year commitment_x000D_
* Competitive salaries within our communities and industry_x000D_
* Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members_x000D_
* Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies_x000D_
* Access to Employee Assistance Program services_x000D_
* Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation_x000D_
* Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation_x000D_
* Agency-funded life and disability insurance program _x000D_
* Site eligibility for student loan repayment programs including National Health Service Corps, Nurse Corps, and various state-run programs_x000D_
* Employer-funded student loan repayment assistance (This program is NOT eligible for National Health Service Corps student loan repayment since its an inpatient facility)_x000D_
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**Community**_x000D_
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* Population: 93,986 (U.S. Census estimate, 2016)_x000D_
* Small urban area surrounded by rural agricultural land. _x000D_
* The area is best known for its fruit trees and hops, and is home to the annual Fresh Hop Ale Festival attended by brewers and enthusiasts from across the nation. _x000D_
* Small airport with direct flights to SeaTac International Airport daily. _x000D_
* The city is home to the Central Washington State Fair and the Yakima Valley Pippins, a collegiate baseball team.