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Seattle, Washington

ARNP Mental Health\Psychiatric IP (Wknd) (NE)

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsPer Diem Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$100.00 per hour

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Join a Team That Shares Your Calling

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

  • FTE: 0.0, Shift: 8 hrs., Schedule: Weekend
  • The hourly rate for this position is $100.00 per hour
  • For additional information, please contact carolyn.brightharp@multicare.org

Position Summary

The inpatient psychiatric ARNP is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and directing treatment for adult patients with psychiatric disorders admitted to acute inpatient level of care.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients 18 years or older with acute psychiatric disorders requiring inpatient hospitalization

  • Conduct suicide and violence risk assessments
  • Formulate and implement comprehensive and evidence-based treatment plans
  • Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications
  • Order laboratory tests as indicated
  • Manage acute behavioral emergencies with behavioral and pharmacologic interventions

Lead treatment team meetings and coordinate activity of the interdisciplinary team, including primary care providers, social workers, RNs, and other team members

Consult with primary care providers and other clinicians to facilitate evaluation and treatment of medical conditions

Collaborate with Social Workers and Court Evaluators to assess readiness for discharge and formulate discharge plans

Document in the electronic medical record

Requirements

A graduate degree from an advanced nursing education program accredited by a national nursing accreditation body recognized by the United States Department of Education.

  • An active Washington state RN license, without sanctions or restrictions
  • State NP license

Current CME Hours to Maintain Licensure

  • Adult/Gerontologic Psychiatry and/or Lifespan Certification of Completion from the American Nurse Credentialing Center or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
  • Registration capability with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
  • An active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

About Navos Behavioral Health

Navos, part of MultiCare’s Behavioral Health Network, offers comprehensive behavioral health care for people of all ages. Specializing in mental health and substance use disorder treatment, Navos provides inpatient psychiatric care, residential treatment and community-based programs. Known for its innovation and compassionate approach, Navos is a leader in helping individuals recover and reclaim their lives.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the Local Community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and Education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and Support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living Our Values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for All

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest Lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $100.00 - $100.00 USD.

However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education.

If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationDiagnosisTreatment planningSuicide risk assessmentViolence risk assessmentPsychotropic medication managementBehavioral emergency managementInterdisciplinary team leadershipElectronic medical record documentationPatient discharge planning

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 45 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 22% have no call, 71% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% 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)). 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.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Visa sponsorship
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,247 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$881k
Typical market rent
$2,234/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About MultiCare Health System

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Medical, dental and retirement benefits
Paid time off
Competitive tuition assistance
Award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development
Generous PTO
Code Lavender
Employee Assistance Programs