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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Hybrid - Kirkland, WA

Optum

Redmond, OR
10 days ago
$104,500 - $156,000

Job Description

Join Optum as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Kirkland, WA, where you'll provide essential mental health care in a hybrid work environment. You'll treat diverse patients and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

  • Utilize evidence-based screening tools and diagnostic criteria to formulate comprehensive treatment plans
  • Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions
  • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications per established protocols
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation

Required Qualifications

  • Clear, active and unrestricted Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license in the state of practice
  • Board Certification as a free-standing Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Active DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) registration
  • Currently eligible to be enrolled as a provider in the Medicare program

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years of clinical experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing in an outpatient setting
  • Experience providing patient education regarding medication treatment adherence
  • Experience counseling patients using advanced psychotherapeutic techniques
  • Experience treating substance addiction and co-occurring disorders
  • Experience working with patients in different age groups
  • Experience working with couples or family counseling
  • Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary & eligibility for quarterly incentive bonusesFlexible work models & paid time offHealth insurance and 401k matchingProfessional development with CME reimbursement