Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Kirkland, WA

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Join our dynamic team at Connections Health Solutions, where we are not just behavioral health people—we're crisis people. Our model combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment that connects individuals to community-based resources and helps them return to their lives faster. We aim for solutions, not just stop-gaps, providing real support rather than restriction. Our proven model improves access, creates hope, and enhances the behavioral health crisis system.

Job Description

• Direct, coordinate, and provide medical/clinical services to specified individuals within the facility, including intervention, psychiatric evaluation and assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, engagement, family meetings, supportive psychotherapy, individual education, risk assessment, and discharge planning.
• Serve as the attending clinician to specified individuals, completing initial psychiatric assessments, crisis interventions, family interventions, focused crisis diagnostic assessments, assessments of capacity for consent to treatment, risk assessments, individual education, progress toward treatment goals, and discharge planning.
• Document individuals' progress in the Electronic Health Record (EHR), including admission orders, progress notes, and discharge orders.
• Oversee delivery of medication education and consent according to established policy.
• Order laboratory tests according to standards of clinical practice.
• Review health assessments completed by nursing staff, obtain past and current medical histories, and conduct focused physical examinations as indicated.
• Initiate contact with Primary Care Physicians and Emergency Room clinicians according to established guidelines.
• Assess individuals' needs and guide the clinical team while managing treatment plan updates.
• Collaborate with other personnel to ensure that each treatment modality is appropriate for the individual and work with outside psychiatric providers in crisis and inpatient services.
• Participate in medical staff meetings including regional and quarterly meetings and any meeting as requested by Medical Leadership.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• NP: Unrestricted Registered Nursing license in the State. Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a Master's level certification in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP).
• PA: Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Licensed in State of employment and National Certifications.
• Experience in the delivery of crisis mental health and/or family health treatment to children, adolescents, and/or adults.
• Unrestricted DEA license.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) or ability to obtain an NPI prior to the start date.
• The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company's exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• NP: Dual certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Doctorate of Nursing Practice.
• DEA X license.
• Experience working in addiction treatment and recovery.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance for employees (and their families), including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.
• CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability.
• Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families.
• Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care).
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation).
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays.

Compensation

The typical hiring range for this role is $163,259.20-$201,822.40 annually.

EEO Statement

Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.