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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Associates for Psychiatric and Mental Health, a small privately-owned agency, is seeking psychiatric nurse practitioners to join our team. Our ideal candidates are ready to be a connected part of the team, with the ultimate goal of providing outstanding service to our clients and community.
APMH values self-awareness that yields personal and professional growth. We are excited to receive applications from those who are truly committed to this value as well.
We have a part-time position of 10-15 hrs./week which is flexible and without benefits. We also have a full-time position of 30-40 hrs./week with health/dental/vision and PTO. While some weekday onsite work may be necessary for these positions, telehealth and weekend work is possible; being proactive about ideal personal scheduling is the key. This job has the potential to be involved with an IOP program and also with TMS; ideal for a clinician seeking variety and professional development.
Responsibilities
- Evidence-based prescribing based on sound assessments and diagnostics
- Documentation in EHR
- Participation in team meetings
Candidate requirements:
- Psychiatric nurse practitioner with national board certification
- Licensed in WA
- One year of clinical experience and a working knowledge of psychological theories that underly care
- Being licensed in OR in addition to WA is a plus
Compensation:
- $65-100/hour depending on experience and credentialing
Pay: $65.00 - $100.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, WA 98663
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Job Market in Washington
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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 Advanced Recovery Systems, DESC, and ClearTMS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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, Vancouver, and Washington State 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 45% of psychiatric nurse practitioner openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of October 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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