Psychiatric NP (PMHNP) | Outpatient & IOP | Eastside Seattle, Washington
Listed compensation
$150k-$185k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Psychiatric NP (PMHNP) | Outpatient & IOP | Eastside Seattle, Washington
At Fairfax Behavioral Health, we've been caring for individuals and families across the Puget Sound region for nearly a century. Today, we're continuing to expand access to high-quality behavioral healthcare through a growing network of inpatient and outpatient services across Washington.
We're seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who is passionate about providing thoughtful, patient-centered care in an Outpatient setting. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative behavioral health team where providers are supported, valued, and empowered to focus on what matters most: helping patients achieve meaningful recovery and wellness.
Why Fairfax?
Fairfax offers a unique continuum of care, including inpatient, PHP, IOP, specialty programs, and expanding outpatient services. Our providers benefit from strong clinical collaboration, established referral networks, and the ability to care for patients across a broad spectrum of behavioral health needs.
Highlights
- Patient population: Adults and Adolescents (12+).
- Setting: Outpatient, medication management, & IOP mostly.
- Required experience: 1+ year's practice experience in a similar PMHNP role, post clinical rotation hours.
- Growing outpatient network with continued expansion plans.
- Collaborative team of Psychiatrists, PMHNPs, Therapists, and Clinical Support Staff.
- Modern outpatient practice environment.
- Advanced treatment options, including TMS in the future.
- Neurodivergent-focused programming for adolescents and adults.
- Strong administrative and clinical support.
- Opportunity to help shape growing behavioral health services.
The Role
- As a PMHNP, you'll provide comprehensive psychiatric care for patients in an outpatient setting, including:
- Psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments.
- Medication management and treatment planning.
- Ongoing monitoring of patient progress and outcomes.
- Treatment of conditions includes depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, psychotic disorders, etc.
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary treatment teams.
- Patient and family education regarding diagnoses, medications, and treatment recommendations.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $150,000-$185,000 based on job fit, experience, and other factors.
- 26 days PTO annually.
- CME package
- Malpractice coverage provided.
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and 401(k) with company match.
- Full-time employed position.
Qualifications
- Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing.
- Current Washington APRN licensure (or ability to obtain).
- Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment skills.
- Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care.
About Fairfax Behavioral Health
Fairfax Behavioral Health operates a comprehensive behavioral health network serving the Puget Sound region, including inpatient campuses in Kirkland, Everett, and Monroe, as well as expanding outpatient services.
Our mission is simple: provide compassionate, high-quality mental health care that helps people find hope, healing, and lasting recovery.
Fairfax Behavioral Health is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the nation's leading hospital management companies.
- Apply now directly or reach out to the In-House Recruiter listed below to learn more!
- Daniel Wilson
- Physician & APP Recruiter | Behavioral Health Division
Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc.
Key Responsibilities
The PMHNP will provide comprehensive psychiatric care, including diagnostic assessments, medication management, and treatment planning for adults and adolescents. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to monitor patient progress and provide education to patients and families.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 42% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $150k–$185k | Psychiatry median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$157k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Washington | 65 active | 2,213 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 42% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington Nurse Practitioner listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $18k) · 13% offer loan repayment320 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry hiring demand | #14 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 days · 18% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 884 postings, 1,094 closed |
| New Psychiatry listings | 1,330 in the last 30 days | 974 the 30 days before (+37%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | +6.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$168k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$12k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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