Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistant (Full Time Nights)

Were not just behavioral health peoplewere crisis people.

Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery.

Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson our model is physician-led and data-driven drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice weve delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises. Our commitment remains consistent to improve access inspire hope and provide the right support.

Our values shape our decisions define our culture and foster continuous learning and growth.

We accept people as they are creating safe spaces where they feel valued and respected. We inspire hope by walking with people side-by-side showing them grace and compassion. We act with intention holding ourselves and each other accountable and doing the right thing. We work as one team trusting and supporting each other. We embrace change and innovation striving to find better ways to fulfill our mission.

We are on a mission to change the face of behavioral health. Help us save lives and make a difference.

***Eligible for $10000 Commitment bonus for Full Time***

What Youll Do:

We are hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who will direct coordinate and provide medical/clinical services to specified individuals within the facility including but not limited to intervention psychiatric evaluation and assessment differential diagnosis treatment planning medication management engagement family meetings supportive psychotherapy individual education risk assessment and discharge planning.

• Serves as the attending clinician to specified individuals. Completes initial psychiatric assessments crisis interventions family interventions focused crisis diagnostic assessments assessments of capacity for consent to treatment risk assessments individual education progress toward treatment goals discharge planning including medical psychological social behavioral and developmental aspects of the individuals care treatment and services.
• Documents individuals progress in the clinical record including admission orders progress notes and discharge orders. Oversees delivery of medication education and consent according to established policy.
• Orders laboratory tests according to standards of clinical practice. Reviews the health assessment completed by nursing staff obtains a past and current medical history and conducts a focused physical examination as indicated according to established guidelines.
• Initiates contact with Primary Care Physicians and Emergency Room clinicians according to established guidelines.
• Assesses individuals needs and guides the clinical team while managing treatment plan updates in addition to initiating contact with Outpatient Behavioral Health Provider according to established guidelines. Reviews and utilizes all available documents from the crisis clinical team.
• Provides necessary information to clinical team regarding inpatient utilization. Utilizes appropriate medication based on best practices.
• Collaborates with other personnel to ensure that each treatment modality is appropriate for the individual in addition to working with outside psychiatric providers in crisis and inpatient services. Works with the community to review involuntary petitions assess involuntary patients and coordinate with the legal system to follow established guidelines for Involuntary Evaluation and Treatment.
• Participates in medical staff meetings including regional and quarterly meetings; participates in all required meetings; and participates in any meeting as requested by Medical Leadership.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What Youll Bring:

• NP : Unrestricted Registered Nursing license in the State. Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a Masters level certification in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP).
• PA : Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Licensed in State of employment and National Certifications.
• Experience in the delivery of crisis mental health and/or delivery of family health treatment to children adolescents and/or adults.
• Unrestricted DEA license.
• Must be able to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques.
• The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated including showing proper documentation or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Companys exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment.
• Complete all credentialing requirements within the required time period including but not limited to obtaining a National Provider Identifier (NPI) Medallion enrollment Medicare enrollment and any other necessary credentials as required for the role.

It would be great if you had:

• NP : Dual certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Doctorate of Nursing Practice.
• DEA X license.
• Experience working in addiction treatment and recovery.

What We Offer:

Full-time only:

• Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance including Medical Dental Vision Accident Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• CHS pays for Basic Life AD&D Short and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
• Health Savings Accounts (with $1000 to $2000 employer contribution depending on plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays
• Companypaid parental leave available to eligible employees

All employees (Pool Part-time and Full-time):

• Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support work life solutions financial solutions legal assistance or online support
• After 90 days you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan

Actual compensation is based on relevant experience education internal equity and budget.

Kirkland Washington Pay Range

$163259.20 - $190840 USD

EEO Statement

Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.

Recruitment Fraud Warning

Connections Health Solutions has been made aware of individuals impersonating our recruiters and issuing fraudulent interview invitations and job offers.

Please note:

• Official communications come only from an email address ending in @ .
• We will never extend an offer without completing our formal interview process.
• We will never ask candidates to pay fees purchase equipment or send money as part of the hiring process.

If you receive a suspicious communication claiming to represent Connections Health Solutions please contact to verify its authenticity before responding.

Required Experience:

Junior IC