Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Listed compensation
$154k-$231k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Job Details:
Job Location: Yakima Bridges - Yakima, WA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Master's degree, Salary Range: $154003.20 - $231004.80Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Who is Comprehensive Healthcare? Comprehensive 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?
Nurse Practitioners 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 assist in developing individualized treatment plan for each client.
Taking ownership of the pharmacological intervention, Nurse Practitioners 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.
Nurse Practitioner duties may include: completing initial evaluations and assessing mental health & physical health status at routine appointments prescribing & monitoring medications and educating clients & their support system about the medication’s purpose, appropriate dosage, and possible side effects collaborating with each client to create an individualized treatment plan educating staff, clients, and other community partners about individual mental health needs following trauma-informed principles in all aspects of client care assessing clients for safety and risk to self or others, and taking appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated completing all documentation & charting in a timely, client-centered manner participating in on-call and rounding rotations for our inpatient facilities in Yakima providing treatment via telehealth to other clinics as needed Schedule: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM Qualifications: Master's or doctorate degree in nursing or nursing practice with psychiatric mental health specialization Open to new grads or experience as a Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant prescriber for the designated age group being served Registered Nurse license and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license in Washington or Physician Assistant Licensure.
Federal DEA registration First Aid & CPR certification Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance In compliance with state and federal law, Comprehensive Healthcare requires all candidates to complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Please refer to WAC 388-113-0020 through 388-113-0030 for information on criminal convictions and pending charges that automatically disqualify an individual from working for Comprehensive Healthcare.
Please refer to RCW 49.44.240 for information on pre-employment drug screening What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You Training and Development A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs Innovative Program & Services A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services Excellent
Benefits
Competitive salaries within our communities and industry Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies Access to Employee Assistance Program services Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation Agency-funded life and disability insurance program Site eligibility for student loan repayment programs including National Health Service Corps, Nurse Corps, and various state-run programs Qualifications: Comprehensive 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.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct psychiatric and physical health evaluations, prescribe and monitor medications, educate clients and their support systems, and develop individualized treatment plans with a multidisciplinary team. Provide trauma-informed care, assess safety risks and intervene in crises, complete timely documentation, and participate in inpatient on-call and rounding rotations and telehealth coverage as needed.
Requirements
Requires a master's or doctorate degree in nursing or nursing practice with a psychiatric mental health specialization; new graduates are welcome. Candidates must hold a Washington RN and ARNP license or PA license, federal DEA registration, First Aid and CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with vehicle liability insurance.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Comprehensive Healthcare a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,231 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 50% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$193k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $180k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$193k midpoint, that is roughly $8k–$13k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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