Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Salary: $173,871.00 - $194,128.00 Annually Application Deadline: N/A Nonprofit Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner- $40,000 sign-on bonus! Columbia Valley Community Health (CVCH ) is growing! CVCH is a dynamic, progressive community health center with locations in Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, and Chelan. We have an excellent opportunity for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at our Wenatchee location. Job Summary The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing integrated consultation with patients, as well as with behavioral health and medical colleagues, and direct patient care including psychiatric diagnostic evaluation, psychiatric medication services, and other preventive, educational, and therapeutic behavioral health services. The position requires professional expertise and responsibility for ensuring services meet the needs of patients and are being provided in accordance with best practices, state and federal law, and CVCH policies and procedures. Position Requirements: Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Successful completion of an accredited Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) program with emphasis in psychiatric care (Nurse Practitioner Certificate or Master's Degree). Certification/Licensure: Current Washington State Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) license with prescriptive privileges or eligibility to obtain licensure. Valid DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certification. ANCC certification as a "Clinical Specialist in Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing" or "Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health NP" or "Family Mental Health NP" preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) required. ACLS or ATLS may be used to substitute for BLS. All Providers must be eligible for enrollment in Medicare and must not be currently opted out of the Medicare program Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner in a clinical setting. Two (2) years experience in providing Psychiatric/Behavioral Health Care to mentally ill individuals preferred. Previous training and experience in community primary health care preferred. Experience working with low income, multi-ethnic populations. CVCH offers: Competitive Compensation $40,000 sign on/relocation bonus! Generous paid leave/holidays Health insurance stipend offered for employee and dependents Gym/fitness stipend Retirement with 150% employer matching A cultural immersion program in a predominantly Spanish-speaking country This position is eligible for student loan repayment programs We are located in the heart of Washington State where we enjoy abundant recreational opportunities, 300 days of sunshine and a family friendly environment with good schools and opportunities for the entire family to be involved in culture and arts. Why Work at CVCH: CVCH staff are more engaged in their work than 95% of similar organizations across the country. We are proud to have such dedicated staff serving patients, day in and day out. #J-18808-Ljbffr