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Fairfax Behavioral Hospital
Kirkland, Washington

Psychiatric NP (PMHNP) | Outpatient & IOP | Eastside Seattle, Washington

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$150k-$185k

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Job Description

Opportunity Details

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 WilsonPhysician & APP Recruiter | Behavioral Health DivisionUniversal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc.

Key Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive psychiatric care, including diagnostic assessments and medication management for adults and adolescents. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to monitor patient progress and provide family education.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationDiagnostic assessmentPatient educationMultidisciplinary collaborationEvidence-based practice

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).

Psychiatry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$157k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Washington65 active2,208 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% remote · 42% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 days · 18% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 884 postings, 1,094 closed
New Psychiatry listings1,325 in the last 30 days974 the 30 days before (+36%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry pay trend+6.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
37%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 4.5
Better work-life than 30% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Fairfax Behavioral Hospital

Mental Health Care
Kirkland, Washington
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

26 days PTO
CME package
Malpractice coverage
Medical, dental, vision
Disability insurance
401(k) with company match

Living in Kirkland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.09M≈ 7.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,619/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.