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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Or Physician AssistantSelah, WA 98942OverviewSalary Range $74.04 - $111.06 Hourly Position Type Full Time Education Level Master's DegreeDescriptionComprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services. What are we looking for in a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant?Nurse Practitioners/ Physician Assistants at Comprehensive are part of a multidisciplinary team that provides integrated behavioral health treatment to clients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Collaborating with therapists, case managers, nurses and other members the treatment team, Nurse Practitioners/ Physician Assistants assist in developing individualized treatment plan for each client. Taking ownership of the pharmacological intervention, Nurse Practitioners/ Physician Assistants complete prescribe appropriate medications, and provide general medical counseling and referrals. Our medical provider team has the opportunity to meet monthly to staff cases and receives regular supervision from the Chief Medical Officer. In this role, strong communication skills, the desire to work in a collaborative team environment, and the ability to establish trusting relationships with clients will be essential.This position will cover 3 separate facilities, scheduled daily at each based on unit acuity. Each facility has a designated prescriber with a max of a 16-client case load at each. This position will assist the designated prescriber at each facility, as the float prescriber.Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant duties may include:completing initial evaluations and assessing mental health & physical health status at routine appointmentsprescribing & monitoring medications and educating clients & their support system about the medication's purpose, appropriate dosage, and possible side effectscollaborating with each client to create an individualized treatment planeducating staff, clients, and other community partners about individual mental health needsfollowing trauma-informed principles in all aspects of client careassessing clients for safety and risk to self or others, and taking appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicatedcompleting all documentation & charting in a timely, client-centered mannerparticipating in on-call and rounding rotations for our inpatient facilities in Yakimaproviding treatment via telehealth to other clinics as neededSchedule: On CallQualificationsMaster's or doctorate degree in nursing or nursing practice with psychiatric mental health specializationOpen to new grads or experience as a Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant prescriber for the designated age group being servedRegistered Nurse license and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license in Washington or Physician Assistant Licensure.Federal DEA registrationFirst Aid & CPR certificationMust have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insuranceIn compliance with state and federal law, Comprehensive Healthcare requires all candidates to complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check.What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer YouA variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotionRegular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programsA strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environmentInnovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environmentJoint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvementEstablished partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and servicesCompetitive salaries within our communities and industryHealthcare coverage for employee and qualified family membersGenerous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policiesAccess to Employee Assistance Program servicesAgency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensationAdditional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensationAgency-funded life and disability insurance programSite eligibility for student loan repayment programs including National Health Service Corps, Nurse Corps, and various state-run programsEqual Opportunity EmployerComprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions.

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