You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

MultiCare Behavioral Health Network is seeking a dedicated and mission-driven Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our inpatient psychiatry team in Yakima, WA. This is a full-time, weekday role offering a stable daytime schedule and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive hospital setting.

Why Join Us?

Predictable Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM

Team-Based Care: Work closely with psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, and case managers

Mission-Driven: Provide compassionate care for adults with complex psychiatric needs

Supportive Environment: Strong leadership, peer collaboration, and focus on quality

Beautiful Location: Live and work in sunny Yakima — known for outdoor recreation, wineries, and a low cost of living

Position Details:

Provide inpatient psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management for adults (18+)

Average daily census: ~9 patients

Coordinate care with the attending psychiatrist and interdisciplinary treatment team

Support patients with complex behavioral health and medical comorbidities

Participate in daily rounds and care planning

Unit located within a 26-bed adult inpatient psychiatric facility at Yakima Memorial Hospital. Eventual goal of 30 beds

Collaborate with Medical Director Dr. Katie Isbell and a stable inpatient team

Assist in addressing placement challenges and discharge planning

Additional Qualifications:

Inpatient psychiatric experience strongly preferred

Strong interpersonal, documentation, and diagnostic skills

Comfort managing patients with co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions

About MultiCare Behavioral Health Network:

We are Washington State’s largest community behavioral health provider, offering comprehensive mental health and substance use services across the state. Our integrated network includes outpatient, inpatient, and crisis services — united by a shared mission to expand access to high-quality care for all.

Ready to learn more or apply?
Contact Kate Esvelt. Behavioral Health Recruiter
📧 Kate.Esvelt@multicare.org

 

Position Summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our well-established, thriving and comprehensive practice. Providers at MultiCare are recognized as being among the best in the Northwest Region. Here, you’ll find everything you need to excel in your job including outstanding facilities, comprehensive resources and talented teammates in partnering for healing and a healthy future.

Requirements

BC at the time of employment

Licensed in the state of Washington by employment

DEA, NPI & Prescriptive authority

Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association

Minimum of 1-3 years clinical experience with direct patient care with adolescents

Psychiatry ARNP with child & adolescent experience

Board certification in area of licensure

1-3 years of experience working with the adolescent population

Well versed in EPIC EMR

Inpatient psychiatric prescribing experience

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare?

Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employeesMission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serveMarket leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health systemEmployee-centric: Named Forbes “America’s Best Employers by State” for several years running Technology: "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a rowLeading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communitiesLifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.