Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

• Job Location: Quinault Community Health - Aberdeen, WA
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: Graduate Degree
• Salary Range: $128398.00 - $180000.00Salary
• 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