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Fairfax Behavioral Health
Kirkland, Washington

Inpatient PMHNP / Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | Kirkland, Washington | Full Time + Days Only

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

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Salary range: $150K–$180K

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Job Description

Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / PMHNP

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.

  • 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

Fairfax Behavioral Health offers 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.

Details

Manageable and Sustainable Caseload: Average of 16 patient encounters per day.

Schedule

Generally Monday–Friday, day shifts, with flexibility to be offsite after clinical duties are completed.

Primary Duties

Initial psychiatric evaluations, assessments, treatment team leadership, and patient discharges.

Work-Life Balance: Occasional once monthly weekend rounding and once per week evening call coverage by phone only.

Please note: This position requires 3+ years of previous PMHNP/APRN work experience (clinical rotations and preceptor hours are not included).

Benefits and Compensation

  • Salary range: $150,000-$180,000 depending on experience and job fit.
  • Robust benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, company-matched 401K, ST/LT disability, and more.
  • Malpractice insurance covered.

26 days Paid Time Off annually. CME package.

Full-time, employed W-2 position.

Requirements

  • Education: NP degree from an accredited and recognized program required.
  • Certifications: Post graduate PMHNP certificate required.
  • Licensure: Current Washington APRN license in good standing.
  • Credentialing: Meet all credentialing criteria required by participating providers.

Required Experience: 3+ years prior PMHNP work experience (clinical rotations and preceptor hours not included).

Kirkland, WA, offers a vibrant lifestyle with its picturesque waterfront, bustling downtown, and numerous parks and recreational opportunities. Residents enjoy a strong sense of community, excellent schools, and a thriving local economy.

The city is known for its high quality of life, featuring diverse dining options, cultural attractions, and easy access to outdoor activities like hiking and boating. With its proximity to Seattle and the stunning natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, Kirkland provides an ideal blend of urban convenience and serene living.

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.

Daniel.Wilson@uhsinc.com

Key Responsibilities

The PMHNP will manage a caseload of approximately 16 patients per day, conducting initial psychiatric evaluations and assessments. They are also responsible for leading treatment teams and overseeing the patient discharge process.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health assessmentPatient discharge planningInpatient carePsychiatric nursingClinical documentationCrisis intervention

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Inpatient PMHNP / Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | Kirkland, Washington | Full Time + Days Only at Fairfax Behavioral Health a 7.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,182 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 44% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% 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 ~$165k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $154k 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 ~$165k midpoint, that is roughly $7k–$12k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.3
Better work-life than 80% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,182 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in Kirkland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.12M≈ 7.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,603/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
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.

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

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About Fairfax Behavioral Health

Mental Health Care
Kirkland, Washington
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Company-matched 401K
ST/LT disability
Malpractice insurance covered
26 days PTO
CME package