Inpatient PMHNP / Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | Kirkland, Washington | Full Time + Days Only
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Salary range: $150K–$180K
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Job Description
Opportunity Details
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
Primary duties involve managing a sustainable caseload averaging 16 patient encounters daily, including initial psychiatric evaluations, leading the treatment team, and managing patient discharges. The schedule is generally Monday through Friday day shifts, with minimal required weekend rounding and evening call coverage by phone only.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Inpatient PMHNP / Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | Kirkland, Washington | Full Time + Days Only at Fairfax Behavioral Hospital a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,179 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 54% 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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