Advanced Practice - Psychiatry opening: Selah, WA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Selah, Washington, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/15/24
**Psychiatric NP Opening in Selah, WA**
Yakima 4m, Seattle 140m
Full-time, Permanent
* Adult evaluation & treatment facility
* Secure 16-bed coed treatment facility for adults experiencing a crisis
* Average length of stay: 7-10 days
* Treatment may be voluntary or involuntary
* 2 total providers for the unit (each responsible for 8 patients at a time)
* No travel
* Must be willing to participate in court proceedings for involuntary treatment
* Required to participate in call/rounding rotation for Yakima inpatient units
**Minimum Qualifications:**
* Master's or doctorate degree in nursing or nursing practice with psychiatric mental health specialization
* Registered Nurse license and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license in Washington
* ANCC certification as psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner
* Federal DEA registration
* First Aid & CPR certification
* Valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance
* Preferred Qualification: One year of experience as a psychiatric prescriber for the designated patient age group being served
**Excellent Benefits**
* $5000 hiring bonus with two-year commitment
* Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
* Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
* Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
* Access to Employee Assistance Program services
* Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
* Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
* Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
* Site eligibility for student loan repayment programs including National Health Service Corps, Nurse Corps, and various state-run programs
* Employer-funded student loan repayment assistance (This program is NOT eligible for National Health Service Corps student loan repayment since its an inpatient facility)
**Community**
* Population: 93,986 (U.S. Census estimate, 2016)
* Small urban area surrounded by rural agricultural land.
* The area is best known for its fruit trees and hops, and is home to the annual Fresh Hop Ale Festival attended by brewers and enthusiasts from across the nation.
* Small airport with direct flights to SeaTac International Airport daily.
* The city is home to the Central Washington State Fair and the Yakima Valley Pippins, a collegiate baseball team.