ARNP Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Outpatient

Join a team that shares your calling 

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. 

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Days, Schedule: Variable

For additional information, please contact carolyn.brightharp@multicare.org

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Position Summary

Provides outpatient psychiatric services including, but not limited to, consultation, evaluation, medication management, and follow-up. Supports various clinical teams which could include clinicians, integrated mental health therapists, peer support specialists, collaborative care teams, primary care providers, allied support staff and others. If working in the psychiatric consultant role will advise the primary care providers on appropriate medications and other treatment strategies, also providing the care team with educational support on diagnosing and managing behavioral health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management and follow-up for scheduled or standby patients.
• Provides and receives effective consultation, internally and externally, to coordinate patient care effectively.
• Completes all required documentation within timeframes specified in the MultiCare Health System Ambulatory Electronic Health Record Completion policy.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and efforts toward meeting the needs of internal and external customers.
• Attend and participate in team meetings and other agency meetings as requested.
• Provides back-up coverage for absent medical staff as needed.
• Provide regularly scheduled caseload consultation to Mental Health Therapist.
• Requires adherence to practice standards, agency standards, contracts, and Washington Administrative Codes.
• May supervise graduate medical students (nurse practitioner students, residents).
• Expert knowledge of psychotropic medications.
• Excellent assessment, evaluation, and clinical skills
• Demonstrate effective de-escalation skills. 

Requirements

• Meets state of Washington licensure requirements by the time of employment.
• Advanced Reg Nurse Practitioner with prescriptive authority license - Washington Department of Health. 
• American Nurses Credentialing Center Board Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) Certification (PMHNP-BC™) or if one of the following active certifications (available for renewal only).
  • Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification (PMHNP-BC)
  • Adult Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification (PMHCNS-BC)
  • Child/Adolescent Psychiatric-Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification (PMHCNS-BC)
• Current Health Care Provider level BLS certification such as American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority. 

About Rockwood Clinic 

MultiCare Rockwood Clinic is one of the region’s largest outpatient diagnostic and treatment centers, serving communities across eastern Washington, northern Idaho and western Montana. With more than 350 physicians and providers across 50 specialties and multiple primary and urgent care locations, Rockwood delivers more than 160,000 patient visits annually. This diverse and growing outpatient network offers a wide range of meaningful career opportunities. 

 

About the Spokane Community 

Spokane, in eastern Washington along the Spokane River and near the Selkirk Mountains, offers a vibrant city experience with endless access to outdoor adventure. Residents enjoy lakes, rivers, ski resorts, golf courses, wineries, and nearby national parks, combined with a thriving arts and culture scene. Spokane delivers the perfect balance of city living and Pacific Northwest recreation year-round. 

 

Why MultiCare? 

 

Rooted in the local community 

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years. 

 

Growth and education 

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development