Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant 

Reports to: Executive Director 

Location: 100% onsite in Everett, WA.  We have a facility opening up this summer in Federal Way and candidates who are able and willing to cover both locations are strongly preferred.     

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt   

Schedule: This is a part-time, 1099 position with approximately 9 hours to start, ideally Monday / Wednesday / Friday from 9:00 - 12:00.  There will also be one hour of rounds and one hour of direct supervision with a psychiatrist each week outside of clinical hours.  Schedules are expected to increase and transition to W2 employment status as the program continues to grow. 

Minimum Experience: Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a prescribing role. 

Role Summary:  

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and therapeutic support to individuals enrolled in our PHP and IOP programs. You will collaborate with other clinicians, including psychiatrists, therapists, to provide a holistic approach to patient care.  

Role Responsibilities: 

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, including intake assessments, for patients in the PHP/IOP programs.  

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on psychiatric assessment findings.  

• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications, monitoring for effectiveness and side effects.  

• Provide ongoing medication management and adjust treatment plans as needed.  

• Work closely with therapists, social workers, and other team members to coordinate care for patients.  

• Provide crisis intervention and support when needed, particularly in a PHP/IOP setting.  

• Participate in clinical team meetings, case reviews, and treatment planning discussions.  

• Document all patient interactions and treatment in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.  

• Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and medication management.  

• Ensure compliance with all legal and ethical standards for the delivery of psychiatric services.  

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practices and advancements in psychiatric care.  

Required Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program.  

• Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) or Physician Assistant. 

• Current, unrestricted state licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.  
• Minimum one year of experience prescribing medication. 

• Strong knowledge of mental health diagnoses, psychiatric medications, and treatment modalities.  

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.  

• Ability to work with diverse populations and demonstrate cultural competence.  

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.  

• Compassionate, empathetic, and patient-focused approach to care.  

• Ability to manage complex cases and respond effectively to crisis situations.  
• If eligible based on licensure status and applicable state regulations, must be willing to provide formal clinical supervision to associate-level clinicians as part of Guidelight’s supervision program. This includes actively supporting the development of associate licensed professionals in accordance with organizational standards and state-specific supervisory requirements.

• A winning mentality!  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience in a behavioral health setting, including PHP and/or IOP.

*Please do not contact our public clinical admissions line regarding this or any other job posting. For recruiting-related inquiries, please contact the Talent team at Talent@guidelighthealth.com

Guidelight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are passionate about fostering an environment where everyone, irrespective of their race, gender, sexual orientation, or background, feels valued and included. 

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*** Psychiatrist with interest in APN supervision at 300/APN

About BlueSky: 

We are a clinician-led, patient-centered, collaborative behavioral health company of mental health professionals committed to improving access to very high-quality mental health care! Each clinician is dedicated to evidence-based care and a conservative controlled substance prescribing style. Our objective is to make our services more available to those in need of high-quality mental health care. We aim to serve not only those in rural areas but be available to all regions for those who would prefer to make use of the privacy, security, and convenience of a telehealth consultation.

• Enjoy the autonomy of practicing in the best interest of the patient without corporate administrative interference!
• Up to 240/hour clinical medication management, reimbursement organized per code, choice of 30 min or 20 min follow-up appointments.
• Option to supervise clinician-selected, evidence-based Nurse Practitioners at 300/APN/mo.
• We are growing in the form of teams composed of multiple therapists and a prescriber.
• We emphasize regular staffing with your collaborating therapists, at least monthly, to discuss patient cases or clinical topics.
• Clinical work is performed from home, and days and hours are per the clinician's choosing. Clinical team meetings are also virtual.
• Compensation is per patient and per code billed, there is a medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability insurance benefit for full-time clinicians.
• Seeking someone excited to collaborate actively in a team-based format to ensure coordination between our Psychiatric and therapist providers.

Job Requirements:

• Must have a clean and unrestricted medical license 
• Must demonstrate a positive, non-judgmental, and accepting attitude toward our patient population.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Excellent patient-relation skills 
• Significant experience as a Psychiatrist is preferred but not required