Outpatient Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Comprehensive Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner career in Washington state!

At PeaceHealth, Our Vision is that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. Join PeaceHealth’s established and collegial behavioral health team in beautiful Longview, Washington at St. John Medical Center. The PMHNP will focus on the outpatient unit, which is short a two-minute drive from St. John Medical Center. The mission driven behavioral health program represents Peace Health's commitment to providing compassionate, patient-and-family centered care based on the best practices in medicine today. Candidates with experience preferred. 

If you are looking for a community that offers amazing outdoor recreation but enjoy quick access to big-city amenities, then our rural practice could be a great place for you! Longview, Washington is perfectly nestled in between Portland and Seattle. This fulltime employment opportunity offers up to $40,000 in educational loan reimbursement for those who qualify. Click Here to watch a YouTube video about St. John Medical Center and connect with us on Facebook or LinkedIn!

Why You’ll Love The Practice:

• Join a multidisciplinary team of 4 psychiatrists, therapists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed mental health counselors, nurses, and a dedicated ancillary staff. 
• Integrated and collaborated care with primary care provider referrals.
• Treatment involves medical, psychological and social services, and is specific to each patient.
• Provide Psychiatric Evaluations that result in treatment recommendation and support plans. 
• Opportunity to participate in the Spravato Clinic. Opioid detoxification and treatment through a buprenorphine (suboxone) program
• Schedule: Clinic Based ~Four 10 hour days with Tele-Psych incorporated.

Experiencing Longview, Washington:

• Forbes Magazine listed Longview as one of the prettiest towns in America due to its proximity to the Columbia River, Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument and many beautiful local parks. Lake Sacajawea, directly across from St. John Medical Center is in the heart of Longview. A gravel trail circumnavigates the lake and is just under 4 miles and can offer a quick, refreshing break on a busy day. 
• Our community is just a short one-hour drive to the Pacific Ocean.
• Longview and the neighboring community of Kelso have a combined population of ~60,000 residents. Our area has many locally owned restaurants, coffee shops, brew pubs and national chains such as Target, Home Depot, and Wal-Mart. Along with a variety of grocery shopping options and April through October the Farmers Market is open.

Hospital Highlights:

• St. John Medical Center (SJMC), a 346-bed hospital Level III Trauma Center. Offering dozens of medical specialty services and programs including emergency, trauma, heart, behavioral health, bone and joint, cancer, birthing and women’s services.
• Critical Care Unit received Beacon Award for Excellence, American Association of Critical Care Nurses
• Stroke Program - Recognized by the American Heart Association with a Bronze Achievement Award for patient care and outcomes
• Kearney Breast Center - Designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by American College of Radiology (ACR).
• PeaceHealth St. John, Cowlitz County Community Profile

PeaceHealth Benefits & Culture:

• Integrated physician-led medical group.
• Competitive compensation guarantee
• A generous signing bonus and relocation assistance will be based on mileage.
• Up to $40,000 in Educational Loan Reimbursement for those who qualify through our PeaceHealth funded program.
• PeaceHealth provides fully paid malpractice insurance, Life and Disability insurances.
• Exceptional retirement plans, two excellent health coverage options, plus vision, dental and supplemental options.
• Click here to view the PeaceHealth System At a Glance

About PeaceHealth: Serving the community’s healthcare needs for more than 70 years, PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center is a community-governed, nonprofit organization established by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace in 1943. Today, PeaceHealth employs approximately 1.5% of Cowlitz County’s population. PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a multi-specialty medical group practice with more than 1200 providers and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of the founding Sisters and continues with a spirit of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice in fulfilling its Mission. See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

If this opportunity resonates with you, please contact Lyndse Neppl: [email protected]