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Kirkland, Washington

NURSE PRACTITIONER - OUTPATIENT (LYNNWOOD, WA)

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callFull-Time Full Practice Authority

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Job Description

Responsibilities

Fairfax Behavioral Health has been a cornerstone of mental health care in the Greater Seattle/Puget Sound areas since 1930. Our mission is to provide top-quality patient care through comprehensive mental health and co-occurring addiction treatment services for adolescents and adults.

We offer a complete continuum of acute inpatient, PHP, IOP, Patriot Support Program for Active Duty, Veterans, and First Responders, and Women’s-focused programs. With over 94 years of service, we are dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care.

We prioritize patient recovery, offering a supportive environment and a comprehensive plan for long-term sobriety and improved mental health.

  • Kirkland Campus: 157-bed standalone psychiatric hospital offering a full continuum of care.
  • Everett Campus: 30-bed adult psychiatric facility in Everett at Providence Medical Center’s Pacific Campus.
  • Monroe Campus: 34-bed facility located at Evergreen Health in Monroe.
  • Bellevue - Outpatient
  • Lynnwood - Outpatient (Fall 2026)
  • Additional Outpatient - Expected 2027
  • Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient
  • Location: Lynnwood, Washington

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our growing behavioral health team. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides advanced psychiatric care to patients in an outpatient setting.

This role involves assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and therapeutic interventions for individuals experiencing mental health conditions. The PMHNP collaborates closely with psychiatrists and multidisciplinary teams to support stabilization and recovery.

Join our growing behavioral health organization that is expanding access to high-quality outpatient mental health services across Washington State.

As we continue to grow our established network of both inpatient and outpatient clinics, we are excited to welcome a new location in Lynnwood in 2026, with another future expansion planned in 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Psych NP who is passionate about providing patient-centered care in a collaborative outpatient setting while helping meet the growing behavioral health needs of our communities.

Check us out at Fairfax Behavioral Health | Where Hope and Healing Begin

Qualifications

Why Join Us?

Our organization provides a comprehensive continuum of outpatient behavioral health services across multiple locations, allowing providers to focus on delivering exceptional care while enjoying the support of an experienced multidisciplinary team.

Highlights Include

  • Expanding outpatient footprint throughout Washington State
  • New Lynnwood clinic opening this year
  • Additional expansion planned for 2027

Comprehensive Psychiatric Treatment Services

  • Collaborative care model with Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Therapists, and Clinical Support Staff
  • Advanced treatment options including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
  • Neurodivergent IOP for both adults and adolescents
  • Modern outpatient practice environment
  • In-person patient care with strong clinical support

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans utilizing evidence-based practices.
  • Provide medication management, including prescribing, monitoring, and adjusting psychotropic medications.
  • Evaluate and treat patients with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, schizophrenia, and other mental health conditions.
  • Monitor patient progress and treatment outcomes.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
  • Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and wellness strategies.

Qualifications

  • Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
  • Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in WA State.
  • Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
  • Strong assessment, diagnostic, and clinical decision-making skills.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique?

As our outpatient services continue to grow, providers have the opportunity to contribute to the development of expanding behavioral health programs while working within an established and supportive clinical environment. You'll be part of a team bringing innovative treatments, including TMS, to communities throughout the region.

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024.

UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries.

Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychiatric assessmentDiagnostic evaluationPsychotropic medication prescribingTreatment planningEvidence-based practicePatient educationMultidisciplinary collaborationMental health counselingCrisis interventionPsychiatric nursing

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 54% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
26%
Relocation assistance
20%
Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,033 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Kirkland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.12M
Typical market rent
$2,603/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
Paid Time Off
CME Allowance