ARNP Mental Health\Psychiatric IP

About the role

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.

About the Opportunity

Join a compassionate and collaborative team providing essential psychiatric care to patients in a psychiatric inpatient setting. This unique role offers flexibility and the opportunity to deliver high-quality care to individuals with serious mental illness who otherwise may not have access to psychiatric care.

What You'll Do

• Deliver in-person mental health care in a freestanding 70-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital during business hours.
• Average daily caseload of 13 patients. On average, 3-4 new admissions per week.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients 18 years or older with acute psychiatric disorders requiring inpatient hospitalization

What You'll Get

• Flexible schedule M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. You can go home and complete documentation remotely once you have finished in-person patient care responsibilities. Providers must be available by phone and have access to EPIC until 5:00 pm to address patient care issues.
• OPTIONAL Call includes weekend coverage, phone call (5:00 pm- 8:00 am) and weekday coverage for other providers on PTO. Additional compensation opportunity!
• Supportive team environment that values communication and respect. Dedicated social work and nursing team, primary care team, on-site pharmacy, and Court Evaluator to provide clinician support
• Competitive salary, sign on and relocation bonus, top notch benefits, and more!
• Inpatient psychiatric setting with manageable patient volume

The Ideal Candidate

• We're looking for a compassionate and adaptable Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who thrives in a dynamic environment.
• This position is perfect for someone who enjoys working with diverse patient populations and contributing to a friendly, patient-focused culture.
• The successful candidate will have a strong interest in serving patients with serious mental illness, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
• 1-3 years of independent work experience post-training is required.
• Prior inpatient experience is strongly preferred.

What You Need

• A graduate degree from an advanced nursing education program accredited by a national nursing accreditation body recognized by the United States Department of Education.
• At least 1 - 3 years of work experience as a psychiatric ARNP after completion of training
• An active Washington state RN license, without sanctions or restrictions
• State NP license
• Current CME hours to maintain licensure
• Adult/Gerontologic Psychiatry and/or Lifespan Certification of Completion from the American Nurse Credentialing Center or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
• Registration capability with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• An active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Interested?

Apply today to join a team that makes a difference in patients' lives every day while enjoying a flexible, rewarding work environment. Contact for more information!

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Position Summary

MultiCare Health System Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced mental health Nurse Practitioner to join our well-established, thriving and comprehensive practice. Our team provides high quality psychiatric services.

Join our highly skilled, compassionate staff providing effective services that restore hope and help individuals and families get back onto the path toward achieving their life goals. This is an opportunity to be fully engaged with patient care and join a close knit, collegial and supportive team of providers.

Requirements

• Certified psychiatric ARNP or D-ARNP
• Licensed in the state of WA by the time of employment
• Minimum 1-3 years clinical experience providing direct patient care
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association
• Maintain a valid Washington State Motor Vehicle License

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

• We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off.
• As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position.
• The pay scale is $158,000.00 - $177,000.00 USD.

However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.