DSHS BHHA Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Full Job Description

Join our team as a Psychiatric Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner at Behavioral Health and Treatment Center- Steilacoom Unit located in Lakewood, WA.

We are seeking a Psychiatric Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) who is deeply committed to serving individuals with severe and persistent mental health conditions.

This position provides psychiatric treatment and care to residents of the Competency Restoration Program, Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) and reports to the Lead Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner.

As a Psychiatric Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, you will use your empathic engagement skills to be part of a robust and compassionate team that promotes recovery principles and develops therapeutic relationships with our staff and residents.

This is an exciting opportunity for a meaningful career where you will have a chance every day to grow and enjoy the work you do.

As a part of our team, you'll have the unique opportunity to directly interact with residents, program staff, partner agencies, and community members.

Your primary responsibility will involve providing psychiatric care and treatment to the residents at Steilacoom Unit

Shift: This is a dayshift opportunity Monday-Friday (9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)

Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs

Apply today and join us in our mission to partner with people to access support, care, and resources.!

Some of what you will do

• Monitor health care issues, consult with medical physicians, and refer for specialized medical care as needed.
• Testify in court hearings when requested by court

Who should apply

In addition, this position requires:
Active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certification to prescribe controlled substances
National Provider Identifier (NPI) number
PMHNP with prescriptive authority
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred/Desired:
• Degree in Advanced Practice Nursing
• Ability to work within a team, and to resolve conflicts or de-escalate in a calm, non-threatening manner.

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with management, colleagues, residents, and the public.
• Prior psychiatric experience is preferred

Interested ? please apply and include:

• Current chronological resume
• Contact information for at least three professional references.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

If you have questions about job number 08947, please contact reema.goyal@dshs.wa.gov

Additional Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted.

Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job.

This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license.

Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs, or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protect­ed veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information.

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