Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Washington
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner jobs in Washington are among the most active in the country, with strong and consistent demand across behavioral health networks, integrated health systems, and community mental health centers, serving candidates from new graduates through experienced senior clinicians. The heaviest hiring is concentrated in Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma, where established employers such as MultiCare Health System, Seattle Children's, and Optum Washington maintain ongoing psychiatric NP needs. Telepsychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, and substance use disorder treatment are the most sought-after specializations across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description
Join TeamHealth, a clinician-founded and clinician-led organization since 1979 employing 35,000+ professionals nationwide and a focus on delivering high-quality behavioral health care to older adults without the administrative responsibility of private practice. This role offers clinical autonomy, flexible scheduling, and strong organizational support in post-acute and long-term care settings (SNF/LTC/ALF/IRF).
Role Overview
- Part-time 1-day per week within Monday – Friday
- No nights or weekends
- Flexible, onsite, round-and-go model with remote documentation
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and mental status examinations
- Diagnose and treat psychiatric, behavioral, and neurocognitive disorders in older adults
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
- Evaluate behavioral and safety concerns
- Provide brief interventions and behavioral management
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams across care settings
- Coverage area includes Spokane, Washington
Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation is fee for service (FFS), estimated compensation range of $29,251 to $35,101 annually with no cap on productivity income
- Back-end infrastructure and clinical support provided
Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Washington state license as a PMHNP-C or Psych PA-C
- Active DEA or willingness to obtain
- Minimum 2 years of experience needed as a PMHNP or Psych PA
- Experience with older adults or post-acute care preferred
Apply today!
California Applicant Privacy Act: https://www.teamhealth.com/california-applicant-privacy-notice/
Benefits
- 401k
- Uncapped compensation paid biweekly
- Industry-leading onboarding training program
- Company issued iPad supporting seamless remote access for enhanced collaboration
- Developed infrastructure with extensive back office as well as local management support
- Professional liability insurance
About the City
Known as the Lilac City, Spokane is just 20 miles west of Idaho and 110 miles south of Canada, It is situated between the Rockies and Cascade Mountains, which protect it from typical Pacific Northwest weather patterns. The Spokane River and its falls are a focal point for the city, which features a diverse population, rich cultural scene, and abundant recreation opportunities such as swimming, boating, white-water rafting, fishing, hiking and biking. There are five mountain ski resorts located within a two-hour drive of Spokane and the city boasts over 30 regional golf courses. The hub of the Inland Northwest for more than 150 years, Spokane offers the amenities you'd find in a large city along with the community spirit that's present in smaller towns. The city has four public school districts and is also home to a number of public and private universities. Housing costs in Spokane are significantly lower than the Washington State average, with options including everything from townhomes and condos to single-family homes and riverfront estates. Cultural attractions include several museums, a major civic theater and several smaller ones, a symphony, jazz orchestra, opera house and vibrant arts scene. Spokane features a four-season climate with dry warm summers.
Job Description
Join TeamHealth, a clinician-founded and clinician-led organization since 1979 employing 35,000+ professionals nationwide and a focus on delivering high-quality behavioral health care to older adults without the administrative responsibility of private practice. This role offers clinical autonomy, flexible scheduling, and strong organizational support in post-acute and long-term care settings (SNF/LTC/ALF/IRF).
Role Overview
- Part-time 1-day per week within Monday – Friday
- No nights or weekends
- Flexible, onsite, round-and-go model with remote documentation
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and mental status examinations
- Diagnose and treat psychiatric, behavioral, and neurocognitive disorders in older adults
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
- Evaluate behavioral and safety concerns
- Provide brief interventions and behavioral management
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams across care settings
- Coverage area includes Spokane, Washington
Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation is fee for service (FFS), estimated compensation range of $29,251 to $35,101 annually with no cap on productivity income
- Back-end infrastructure and clinical support provided
Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Washington state license as a PMHNP-C or Psych PA-C
- Active DEA or willingness to obtain
- Minimum 2 years of experience needed as a PMHNP or Psych PA
- Experience with older adults or post-acute care preferred
Apply today!
California Applicant Privacy Act: https://www.teamhealth.com/california-applicant-privacy-notice/
Benefits
- 401k
- Uncapped compensation paid biweekly
- Industry-leading onboarding training program
- Company issued iPad supporting seamless remote access for enhanced collaboration
- Developed infrastructure with extensive back office as well as local management support
- Professional liability insurance
About the City
Known as the Lilac City, Spokane is just 20 miles west of Idaho and 110 miles south of Canada, It is situated between the Rockies and Cascade Mountains, which protect it from typical Pacific Northwest weather patterns. The Spokane River and its falls are a focal point for the city, which features a diverse population, rich cultural scene, and abundant recreation opportunities such as swimming, boating, white-water rafting, fishing, hiking and biking. There are five mountain ski resorts located within a two-hour drive of Spokane and the city boasts over 30 regional golf courses. The hub of the Inland Northwest for more than 150 years, Spokane offers the amenities you'd find in a large city along with the community spirit that's present in smaller towns. The city has four public school districts and is also home to a number of public and private universities. Housing costs in Spokane are significantly lower than the Washington State average, with options including everything from townhomes and condos to single-family homes and riverfront estates. Cultural attractions include several museums, a major civic theater and several smaller ones, a symphony, jazz orchestra, opera house and vibrant arts scene. Spokane features a four-season climate with dry warm summers.
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What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs across Washington.
- Active Washington State ARNP license with psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner certification required
- Master's or doctoral degree in nursing with a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner specialization
- Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority under Washington State law
- Board certification as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner from ANCC or AANP
- Experience conducting psychiatric evaluations, diagnosing, and managing psychotropic medication regimens
- Familiarity with Washington's Involuntary Treatment Act and behavioral health documentation standards
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a psychiatric nurse practitioner in Washington?
You become a psychiatric nurse practitioner in Washington by completing a graduate-level psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner program, passing the PMHNP board certification exam through ANCC or AANP, and then applying for an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license through the Washington State Department of Health Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission. Washington also requires a separate application for prescriptive authority, including DEA registration, before you can independently prescribe medications.
How much do psychiatric nurse practitioners make in Washington?
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Washington earn a median of about $156,100 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $122,420 for the lowest 10% to over $187,240 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire psychiatric nurse practitioners in Washington?
Employers hiring psychiatric nurse practitioners in Washington right now include Mood Health, LifeStance Health, and Behavioral Health Solutions, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Washington's large integrated health systems, federally qualified health centers, and county-funded behavioral health agencies account for a significant share of ongoing psychiatric NP openings across the state.
Which Washington cities have the most psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs?
Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma have the most psychiatric nurse practitioner openings in Washington. Seattle dominates the market as the state's largest metro, anchored by major health systems, research hospitals, and a dense concentration of outpatient behavioral health clinics, while Spokane's role as the healthcare hub of Eastern Washington and Tacoma's growing community health infrastructure each drive consistent demand in their regions.
Are there remote psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they are more limited than in non-clinical fields since psychiatric NP work frequently involves in-person patient evaluation and medication management. About 52% of psychiatric nurse practitioner openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the growth of telepsychiatry. Medication management follow-ups, therapy-integrated care, and consultations with primary care teams are the functions most commonly delivered via telehealth platforms in Washington.
How can I get hired as a psychiatric nurse practitioner in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for new-graduate or transition-to-practice psychiatric NP roles at large Washington health systems such as MultiCare Health System, UW Medicine, or Providence Health, which periodically run structured onboarding programs and residencies designed for clinicians without post-certification experience. Lateral moves from registered nursing roles in inpatient psychiatric units, emergency departments, or crisis stabilization centers also carry significant weight with Washington hiring managers. Having your Washington ARNP license with prescriptive authority completed before you apply, along with documented clinical hours in behavioral health settings, gives you a clear competitive edge.
Where can I find and apply to psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings updated on an ongoing basis. Search the listings, find roles that fit your experience and location preferences, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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