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

At Sound Choice Mental Health, we are a small, clinician-led private practice rooted in the belief that meaningful psychiatric care happens through strong relationships, adequate time, and a truly supportive environment.

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), you’ll join a holistic-focused practice that values strong therapeutic relationships and evidence-based care. You’ll collaborate closely with a dedicated team to provide high-quality, relationship-centered treatment that integrates psychiatric expertise with a whole-person view of each patient’s well-being. This role includes providing advanced treatment options while incorporating psychotherapy to ensure comprehensive, individualized care.

You’ll be part of a team-based environment where clinicians feel supported and valued, and where in-person connection is prioritized. At Sound Choice, we offer competitive compensation, clear opportunities for professional growth, and a workplace where you can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of your patients. If you’re passionate about delivering clinically rigorous psychiatry in a nurturing environment, we’d love to connect.

What Makes Our Practice Different

• Small, supportive private practice with a strong team culture
• Dedicated administrative support so you can stay focused on clinical work
• In a collaborative, team-based model, you are never practicing in isolation
• Leadership that is actively engaged in supporting clinicians day-to-day
• 90-minute evaluations and 60-minute follow-ups to support high-quality care
• AI-assisted charting to reduce documentation burden
• Full-time, 4-day work week (32 hours/week)
• Salary-based compensation with benefits designed to support sustainable, high-quality care

Our Approach to Care

We are committed to delivering evidence-based, psychotherapy-informed psychiatric care that is deeply relational and patient-centered. We value in-person connections and take a holistic view of each individual, integrating biological, psychological, and social factors into treatment.

$130,000 - $170,000 yearly

• 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.