Job Posting Title APP / Advanced Practice Provider (PMHNP / Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or PA-C / Physician Assistant) - 'Harborview's Youth Clinic (Part-time, 25% FTE)

Job Description

Harborview Medical Center’s (HMC) Pediatrics clinic in the University District of Seattle has an outstanding opportunity for a part-time PMHNP, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner; or PA-C, Physician Assistant with psych experience.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Part-time, 10 hours per week
• Two half days per week
  
  

Department Description

Harborview’s Youth Clinic provides primary care, acute care, reproductive healthcare, and mental health services to teens and young adults (12-26 years old) who are unstably housed or experiencing homelessness and seeking services at one of 2 partner social service agencies. Clinic facilities are basic, and providers are routinely called upon to use clinical acumen and creativity to assess and meet client needs. The staff include a seasoned program manager and a mental health clinician. Child & adolescent psychiatric consultation is available as needed. And the clinic works closely with other units at Harborview to access laboratory testing, pharmacy, billing and documentation services.

Harborview is committed to ending youth homelessness and closing paths to chronic adult homelessness. Working with community partners, we will address physical and mental health challenges to allow unhoused youth to engage with education, employment, and stable shelter.

This is a position for an experienced advanced practice provider ready to work with some of the most marginalized and resilient young people in our community. You will be an integral part of clinical care as well as the ongoing growth and design of our service delivery model. The role calls for creativity, flexibility, dedication and compassion. If this sounds like something that interests you, please consider applying. We would love to welcome you to our team.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Make a difference in the lives of teens and young adults experiencing homeless, many for the first time
• These are children who may have left home to escape abuse or financial stress, teens with untreated mental illness or substance abuse disorders, or LGTBQ youth “kicked out for coming out”
• You will meet these patients at an incredibly poignant moment in their lives and your support and actions can turn everything around
• Join a team of like-mined individuals striving to realize Harborview’s commitment to its mission
  
  

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Provide on-site psychiatric services for street-involved adolescents and young adults in the University District
• Deliver episodic psychiatric evaluation, diagnostic clarification, and short-term medication management while clients work toward stable housing and connection to ongoing behavioral health services
• Function independently and in collaboration with the care team to assess, diagnose, and manage a wide variety of pediatric conditions
• Requires comfort practicing independently in a resource-limited, safety-net clinical environment
• Conduct psychiatric assessments and diagnostic clarification for youth and young adults
• Provide short-term and episodic medication management, including initiation, titration, and monitoring of common psychiatric medications
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary clinic staff, including medical providers, social workers, and case managers
• Support care transitions and referrals to community mental health and supportive services
• Practice using trauma-informed, harm-reduction, and youth-centered care principles
• Complete clinical documentation in accordance with UW Medicine policies and grant requirements
  
  

Requirements

• Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant with psychiatric experience
• Valid Washington State ARNP or PA-C license
• National certification (AANP/ANCC or NCCPA)
• DEA registration and hospital credentialing as required
• Demonstrated ability to practice independently
• Experience managing common psychiatric conditions in outpatient or community settings
• Experience working with adolescents and/or young adult
  
  

About Harborview Medical Center

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

About Uw Medicine – Where Your Impact Goes Further

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits And Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$131,316.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum

$205,548.00 annual

Benefits

Other Compensation:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)

25.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit

SEIU 1199NW HMC PA-ARNP

About The UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.