Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatr (50479)

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$120K - $185K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Job Location: QCH Annex - Aberdeen, WA 98520
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: Graduate Degree
  • Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $185,000.00 Salary
  • Travel Percentage: Negligible
  • Job Shift: Day
  • Job Category: Health Care

Your Expertise Can Change Lives At Quinault Community Health (QCH), we believe that mental health care changes families, strengthens communities, and saves lives.

We're looking for a compassionate, experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who is passionate about providing high-quality behavioral health care while working alongside an integrated team dedicated to whole-person wellness.

If you're looking for a career where you can practice meaningful medicine—not production medicine—while enjoying a flexible schedule, supportive leadership, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we'd love to meet you. Why Choose Quinault Community Health?

HRSA National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Eligible Site – Quinault Community Health is an approved HRSA/NHSC Loan Repayment Program site, making eligible providers able to apply for substantial student loan repayment while serving our community.

Flexible Scheduling – Build a schedule that supports both your patients and your life. Integrated Care Model – Work collaboratively with behavioral health therapists, primary care providers, nursing staff, and case management.

Practice at the Top of Your License – Focus on patient care while being supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team. Mission-Driven Organization – Serve a diverse and resilient community where your work truly matters.

Beautiful Pacific Northwest – Enjoy coastal living with easy access to beaches, forests, hiking, fishing, and outdoor recreation—all while remaining within driving distance of Seattle and Portland.

What You'll Do

As our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you'll provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and therapeutic support for patients across a wide range of behavioral health conditions.

You'll: Conduct psychiatric evaluations and medication assessments Provide crisis intervention and stabilization when appropriate Develop individualized treatment plans and ongoing medication management Prescribe psychotropic medications within state and federal regulations Interpret diagnostic testing including laboratory studies and EKGs Collaborate with therapists, primary care providers, psychiatrists, and community partners Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatment and medications Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant electronic medical records Participate in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary care planning Help shape best practices and improve behavioral health services across our organization Why You'll Love Working Here We understand that exceptional patient care starts with supporting exceptional people.

Our providers enjoy: Flexible full-time scheduling Collaborative leadership Integrated healthcare teams Modern clinical resources Opportunities for professional growth Mission-focused work that makes a real difference every day Qualifications

Required

Qualifications

Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Washington State licensure (or ability to obtain) Current DEA registration (or ability to obtain) Valid Washington Driver's License and insurable driving record Strong knowledge of: Psychiatric assessment and diagnosis Psychopharmacology Serious mental illness and developmental disorders Behavioral health treatment modalities Crisis stabilization HIPAA and patient confidentiality Washington State (RCW/WAC) and federal regulations Ability to: Build trusting therapeutic relationships Work effectively within an integrated healthcare team Demonstrate excellent communication and clinical judgment Practice with professionalism, empathy, and strong ethical boundaries Provide culturally responsive and trauma-informed care Prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment Preferred

Qualifications

Five or more years of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Experience in integrated behavioral health or community health settings Motivational Interviewing (MI) experience or willingness to learn Experience serving culturally diverse populations

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and medication management for patients with various behavioral health conditions. Collaborate with an integrated team of therapists and primary care providers to deliver whole-person wellness and crisis stabilization.

Requirements

Requires a licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with Washington State licensure, DEA registration, and a valid driver's license. Preferred candidates have five or more years of experience in community health or integrated behavioral health settings.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License (preferred)

Key Skills

Culturally Responsive CareDiagnostic Testing InterpretationTreatment PlanningInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatr (50479) at Quinault Community Health & Quinault Wellness Cent a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,043 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Quinault Community Health & Quinault Wellness Cent ranks #13 of 26 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 9 active listings.

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 42% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Psychiatry NP by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.9 / 10 · top 25% in psychiatry (np)ranked against 2,043 Psychiatry (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$143k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry NP listings in Washington51 active2,047 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 26% remote · 42% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentWashington nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment344 active listings, Nov 2026
Psychiatry NP hiring demand#14 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 884 postings, 1,094 closed
New Psychiatry NP listings831 in the last 30 days967 the 30 days before (−14%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry NP pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Quinault Community Health & Quinault Wellness Centsilver tier, 75/100 · #13 of 26 for payTop Employers work-life index9 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,043 Psychiatry (NP) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$153k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs
401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
49% this job
Sign-on bonus
40%
Loan repayment
14% this job
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.9
Better work-life than 80% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Quinault Community Health & Quinault Wellness Cent

Hospitals and Health Care
Aberdeen, Washington
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
Loan Repayment (NHSC)
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
CME Allowance

Living in Aberdeen

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$301k≈ 2.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,370/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.