Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Job Description

Job Description

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Location : Hybrid Vancouver, WA (with licensure in WA & OR)

Employment Type : Full-time, Exempt

About The Villa Health

The Villa Health is an integrative care practice dedicated to helping individuals restore balance in mind, body, and spirit. We believe true health begins from within, and our mission is to support each persons path to wellness through compassionate, personalized care.

Our practice offers a welcoming, inclusive environment for all. With a team of skilled professionals, we combine evidence-based practices with holistic approaches to address the whole person, not just their symptoms.

At The Villa Health, were committed to helping people reconnect with themselves and feel their best, physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Prescriber / Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Prescriber) provides comprehensive psychiatric care, including diagnostic evaluation, psychopharmacological treatment, and medication management for individuals experiencing mental health conditions. This role is integrated within a multidisciplinary team and supports a whole-person approach to mental wellness.

The Prescriber may provide services in-person, remotely, or in a hybrid format. The role is based in Washington state with licensure and prescriptive authority also required in Oregon.

This position requires clinical independence in compliance with full practice authority regulations in both states and includes collaboration with The Villa Healths behavioral and medical providers to ensure continuity of care.

Essential Functions

• Perform psychiatric evaluations, mental status exams, and diagnostic assessments.
• Prescribe, manage, and monitor psychotropic medications, including controlled substances (Schedules IIV).
• Develop and revise person-centered treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Educate clients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, and medication effects.
• Evaluate medication efficacy, adherence, and side effects; make appropriate adjustments as needed.
• Order and interpret relevant labs and diagnostic tests.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic health record (EHR).
• Consult and coordinate care with primary care, behavioral health, and specialty providers.
• Participate in clinical meetings, case consultations, and organizational training.
• Respond to urgent client needs, including supporting crisis response and safety planning.
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards, clinical protocols, and privacy regulations (HIPAA).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Licensure & Certification Requirements

Applicants must hold and maintain the following :

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Free of visual clutter and personal items,

Compensation

Annual Salary Range : $156,000 - $176,800

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

At The Villa Health, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace where all team members feel valued and empowered to succeed. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other legal protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, performance, and organizational needs.

We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to provide the highest quality care and enhance the experience of both our patients and our team. We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please contact a member of The Villa Health Leadership Team.

Mission Statement

The Villa Health is reimagining healthcare in the Pacific Northwest by bringing together behavioral health, addiction medicine, aesthetic services, and integrative wellness. We create personalized healing journeys for children, adolescents, and adults that honor the connection between mental health, physical wellbeing, and personal empowerment. Serving communities across Oregon and Washington, we are especially dedicated to supporting QTBIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, Latinx individuals, families, and all people seeking compassionate, whole-person care. Our multidisciplinary team integrates psychiatric care, therapy, case management, addiction treatment, and holistic practices such as acupuncture, fostering an inclusive environment where every aspect of wellness is nurtured with dignity and respect.

Flexible work from home options available.