Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Pmhnp in Lacey, Washington at Sound Choice Mental Health

At Sound Choice Mental Health, we are a growing, clinician-owned outpatient psychiatry practice dedicated to providing thoughtful, relationship-based mental health care. We believe exceptional psychiatric treatment comes from creating space for genuine connection, careful clinical work, and a supportive environment where both patients and providers can thrive.

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), you’ll join a collaborative practice focused on delivering personalized, evidence-based care in a sustainable outpatient setting. Our clinicians are encouraged to practice with depth and intention, combining psychiatric expertise with psychotherapy-informed treatment and a comprehensive understanding of each patient’s emotional, psychological, and social needs.

We have intentionally built a low-volume practice model that prioritizes quality over productivity metrics. Providers at Sound Choice benefit from meaningful collaboration, engaged leadership, and the ability to practice psychiatry in a way that is both clinically rewarding and professionally sustainable. We value in-person teamwork, strong therapeutic relationships, and creating a workplace where clinicians feel supported in doing their best work every day.

What Makes Our Practice Different

• Small, clinician-led private practice with a collaborative team culture
• Dedicated administrative support so you can stay focused on clinical work
• Leadership that is actively engaged in supporting clinicians day-to-day
• 90-minute evaluations and 60-minute follow-ups to support high-quality care
• 8–10 patients per day with a focus on quality over volume
• AI-assisted documentation tools to help reduce administrative burden
• 
  
• Full-time, 4-day work week (32 hours/week)
• Compensation and benefits structured to support long-term sustainability and work-life balance

Our Approach to Care

We provide evidence-based psychiatric treatment through a patient-centered and psychotherapy-informed lens. Our approach emphasizes strong therapeutic relationships, thoughtful clinical decision-making, and individualized treatment planning that considers the full context of each person’s life. We value presence, collaboration, and adequate time with patients as essential components of effective psychiatric care.

$130,000 - $170,000 yearly based on experience and skills

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide psychotherapy-informed psychiatric care, integrating biological, psychological, and social factors.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic and patient-centered care.
• Utilize evidence-based practices to deliver high-quality psychiatric treatment.
• Engage in regular team meetings to discuss patient progress and treatment strategies.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation with the support of AI-assisted charting tools.
• Participate in continuous professional development to enhance clinical skills and knowledge base.

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP BC through the ANCC.
• Active RN and APRN license in Washington.
• DEA license with Schedule II through V prescribing authority or eligibility.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in psychiatric or mental health care.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and clinical reasoning skills.
• Commitment to trauma-informed and culturally responsive care.
• Demonstrated ability to build meaningful patient relationships and provide high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Commitment to practicing in an in-person clinical setting and engaging fully with patients and the team.

Sound Choice Mental Health is a locally rooted, holistic-focused private practice serving the South Puget Sound community, including Lacey and Olympia. We are dedicated to creating a compassionate and supportive environment for both our patients and our team.

Our approach is grounded in the belief that meaningful outcomes come from time, presence, strong therapeutic relationships, and a commitment to evidence-based care. We value the ongoing practice of thoughtful, clinically rigorous psychiatry. We prioritize in-person connection and individualized treatment that integrates psychiatric expertise with a broader view of each patient’s well-being.

Our growing practice includes two providers and offers advanced treatment options such as Spravato. We are committed to fostering a workplace where clinicians feel supported, valued, and able to grow while delivering high-quality, relationship-centered care.