Full Job Description
NURSE PRACTITIONER OR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT – PSYCHIATRY CONSULT SERVICES
Req #:
244803
Department:
UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST – BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Job Location:
UW Medical Center – Northwest
Job Location Detail:
1550 North 115th Street, Seattle, WA 98133
Posting Date:
07/01/2025
Closing Info:
Closes On 07/07/2025
Salary:
$11,333 – $17,213 per month
Other Compensation:
Shift:
Evening Shift
Benefits:
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.
UW Medical Center-Northwest – Psychiatry Consult Team has an outstanding opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant). WORK SCHEDULE
10 hour shifts
This position will work 7 days on, followed by 7 days off
The anticipated work schedule for this position is 10:00am-7:00pm or similar mid shift work hours – additional details will be provided in the interview. OVERVIEW The Psychiatry Consult Team supports patients throughout our hospital experiencing psychiatric disorders and challenging behaviors. This includes patients in our Emergency Department, patients on our acute care floors, and patients who have been admitted to our Center for Behavioral Health and Learning. The Advanced Practice Provider provides consultations, behavioral assessments, and medication evaluations. The Advanced Practice Provider also provides evaluation, treatment planning, and discharge planning services to patients in the civil commitment process and on single bed certification (SBC) status. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform psychiatric assessments
Confirm whether patients need medications or therapy
Facilitate placements into inpatient or outpatient units
Work with affidavits and DCRs (designated crisis response centers) during the referral process
Perform patient histories and physical exams
Interpret diagnostic values and formulate treatment plans
Order lab and imaging procedures
Work closely with consulting psychiatrists and physicians
Support a wide range of patients with mental health issues, cognitive disturbances, and substance abuse disorders REQUIREMENTS
Current licensure to practice as an ARNP or PA in Washington State
A National Provider Identifier (NPI)
Demonstrated clinical expertise supporting a broad range of behavioral health needs DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Crisis Prevention International (CPI) Certified Instructor
Experience with trauma-informed care ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion. Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. 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.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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.