Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Tacoma, Washington at Pacific Medical Specialty Group

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) — Tacoma/Seattle Region

Pacific Medical Specialty Group is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) to provide mental health care to adults and older adults in skilled nursing, assisted living, and other post-acute care settings. The ideal candidate brings strong clinical expertise, a patient-centered approach, and a commitment to improving patients’ quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, establish diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications in accordance with state and federal regulations, monitoring effectiveness, side effects, and potential interactions.
• Provide psychotherapy, supportive counseling, and behavioral interventions appropriate to patients’ needs.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Assess patient safety, recognize psychiatric emergencies, and coordinate appropriate interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated care.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about mental health conditions, medications, and treatment options.
• Support appropriate psychotropic medication use, including gradual dose reduction evaluations when applicable.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record.
• Uphold patient confidentiality, ethical standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Stay current with psychiatric best practices and maintain required licensure, certification, and continuing education.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in nursing and completion of an accredited Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
• Active, unrestricted Washington State ARNP license, or ability to obtain licensure before starting.
• Washington prescriptive authority and appropriate DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances, obtained before performing those duties.
• Strong clinical skills in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, psychopharmacology, and psychotherapy.
• Ability to practice independently within the PMHNP scope while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and timely, accurate documentation.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach and commitment to ethical practice.
• Ability to meet payer enrollment, credentialing, and applicable facility requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience treating adults and older adults with complex psychiatric and medical conditions.
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, or post-acute care.
• Familiarity with dementia-related behavioral symptoms, psychotropic medication monitoring, and gradual dose reduction requirements.
• Experience providing psychiatric care through telehealth.

Why Join Pacific Medical Specialty Group?

Join a collaborative team dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care. We offer competitive compensation, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a supportive workplace where your expertise can make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.