Advanced Practice - Psychiatry job opening in: Yakima, 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 Yakima, Washington, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 12/15/24
**Psychiatric NP Opening in Yakima, WA** Seattle 140m Full-time, Permanent * Adult evaluation & treatment facility * Secure 16-bed coed treatment facility for adults experiencing a crisis * Average length of stay: 7-10 days * Treatment may be voluntary or involuntary * 2 total providers for the unit (each responsible for 8 patients at a time) * No travel * Must be willing to participate in court proceedings for involuntary treatment * Required to participate in call/rounding rotation for Yakima inpatient units **Minimum Qualifications:** * Master's or doctorate degree in nursing or nursing practice with psychiatric mental health specialization * Registered Nurse license and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license in Washington * ANCC certification as psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner * Federal DEA registration * First Aid & CPR certification * Valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance * Preferred Qualification: One year of experience as a psychiatric prescriber for the designated patient age group being served **Excellent Benefits** * $5000 hiring bonus with two-year commitment * Competitive salaries within our communities and industry * Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members * Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies * Access to Employee Assistance Program services * Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation * Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation * Agency-funded life and disability insurance program * Site eligibility for student loan repayment programs including National Health Service Corps, Nurse Corps, and various state-run programs * Employer-funded student loan repayment assistance (This program is NOT eligible for National Health Service Corps student loan repayment since its an inpatient facility) **Yakima, WA** * Yakima Population: 93,986 (U.S. Census estimate, 2016) * Yakima is a small urban area surrounded by rural agricultural land. * 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. * Yakima has a small airport with direct flights to SeaTac International Airport daily. * The city is home to the Central Washington State Fair and the Yakima Valley Pippins, a collegiate baseball team.