Job DetailsJob Location: QCH Annex - Aberdeen, WA 98520Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $120,000.00 - $185,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareYour Expertise Can Change Lives
At Quinault Community Health (QCH), we believe that mental health care changes families, strengthens communities, and saves lives. We're looking for a compassionate, experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who is passionate about providing high-quality behavioral health care while working alongside an integrated team dedicated to whole-person wellness.
If you're looking for a career where you can practice meaningful medicine—not production medicine—while enjoying a flexible schedule, supportive leadership, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we'd love to meet you.
Why Choose Quinault Community Health?
HRSA National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Eligible Site – Quinault Community Health is an approved HRSA/NHSC Loan Repayment Program site, making eligible providers able to apply for substantial student loan repayment while serving our community.
Flexible Scheduling – Build a schedule that supports both your patients and your life.
Integrated Care Model – Work collaboratively with behavioral health therapists, primary care providers, nursing staff, and case management.
Practice at the Top of Your License – Focus on patient care while being supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team.
Mission-Driven Organization – Serve a diverse and resilient community where your work truly matters.
Beautiful Pacific Northwest – Enjoy coastal living with easy access to beaches, forests, hiking, fishing, and outdoor recreation—all while remaining within driving distance of Seattle and Portland.
What You'll Do
As our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you'll provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and therapeutic support for patients across a wide range of behavioral health conditions.
You'll
Conduct psychiatric evaluations and medication assessments
Provide crisis intervention and stabilization when appropriate
Develop individualized treatment plans and ongoing medication management
Prescribe psychotropic medications within state and federal regulations
Interpret diagnostic testing including laboratory studies and EKGs
Collaborate with therapists, primary care providers, psychiatrists, and community partners
Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatment and medications
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant electronic medical records
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary care planning
Help shape best practices and improve behavioral health services across our organization
Why You'll Love Working Here
We understand that exceptional patient care starts with supporting exceptional people.
Our providers enjoy
Flexible full-time scheduling
Collaborative leadership
Integrated healthcare teams
Modern clinical resources
Opportunities for professional growth
Mission-focused work that makes a real difference every day
QualificationsRequired Qualifications
Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Washington State licensure (or ability to obtain)
Current DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
Valid Washington Driver's License and insurable driving record
Strong knowledge of
Psychiatric assessment and diagnosis
Psychopharmacology
Serious mental illness and developmental disorders
Behavioral health treatment modalities
Crisis stabilization
HIPAA and patient confidentiality
Washington State (RCW/WAC) and federal regulations
Ability to
Build trusting therapeutic relationships
Work effectively within an integrated healthcare team
Demonstrate excellent communication and clinical judgment
Practice with professionalism, empathy, and strong ethical boundaries
Provide culturally responsive and trauma-informed care
Prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
Five or more years of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Experience in integrated behavioral health or community health settings
Motivational Interviewing (MI) experience or willingness to learn
Experience serving culturally diverse populations