Vista Staffing is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry for a locum tenens job in Vancouver, Washington.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Psychiatry
- Discipline: Nurse Practitioner
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Locum Tenens
Seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Washington!
Make a meaningful impact serving diverse patient populations in a collaborative, community health setting. This is an excellent opportunity for a mission-driven Psych NP ready to jump in and provide compassionate, comprehensive care.
Opportunity Highlights
Start Date: As soon as credentialed (provider should be available within 4 weeks; preference given to those previously credentialed with Sea Mar)
Contract Length: 3 months, with possibility to extend
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8a–5p (40 hours/week; 1-hour unpaid lunch)
Setting: Outpatient ambulatory – Community Health Center
Clinic Locations:
Mon/Tues/Fri – Primary Behavioral Health clinic
Wed/Thurs – Sister clinic (medication management only)
Patient Demographic: Primarily pediatric population; must be comfortable working with all ages (newborns–geriatrics)
Patient Volume: Up to 18 patients per day (may vary with cancellations)
Support Staff: Dedicated MA per provider, receptionist, mental health therapists, dietitians; many clinics include onsite pediatricians and local administrators
Department: Community Health Center serving migrants and refugees; interpretive services available (Spanish/Russian a plus, but not required)
EMR: Epic
Scope: Assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of mental health and substance use disorders across the lifespan
Onboarding: 1-week onsite orientation; expected to begin patient care by day 3
Minimum Requirements
Board Certification: Required (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner)
Licensure: Active Washington state NP license required (non-licensed candidates will not be considered)
DEA: Active Washington DEA required
Certifications: To be confirmed during credentialing; provider responsible for obtaining any required (e.g., BLS, ACLS)
Experience:
Must have recent (within past year) face-to-face patient care experience as a Psych NP
Must have clean background; no malpractice considered
Credentialing & Logistics
Credentialing Timeframe: 2–3 weeks
About VISTA Staffing Solutions
VISTA provides award-winning locum tenens, permanent, and advanced practice staffing across the U.S. With over 30 years of industry experience, we connect exceptional clinicians with meaningful opportunities in communities nationwide.
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