ARNP or Psychiatrist - Outpatient Behavioral Health
Location: Bellingham, WA
Program: 900-21280
Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Wage:

ARNP: $80.26 - $116.93/hr DOE
Psychiatrist: $267,630.91 - $383,812.45/year DOE

Provide Lifesaving Care. Lead Compassionate Recovery.
Compass Health is seeking a full-time ARNP or Psychiatrist to join our outpatient behavioral health team in Bellingham, WA. This is a meaningful opportunity to provide direct psychiatric and medical care in a collaborative environment that values evidence-based practice, clinical excellence, and whole-person wellness.Whether you're a board-certified Psychiatrist or a licensed PMHNP, you'll play a vital role in supporting clients through thoughtful assessment, medication management, and integrated care.
What You'll Do

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
Manage psychotropic medications and monitor their effects on clients' overall health.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including therapists, care coordinators, and case managers.
Provide psychiatric consultation, crisis support, and care coordination as needed.
Support client education, family engagement, and recovery-based goal setting.
Maintain clinical documentation in alignment with agency standards and payer requirements.

What You Bring
For ARNP Candidates:

Master's or Doctorate in Nursing from an accredited program.
WA State ARNP license and PMHNP certification (or equivalency).
Current DEA registration.
At least 2 years of experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.

For Psychiatrist Candidates:

M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical school.
Certificate from a psychiatric residency program.
WA State medical license and DEA registration.
Board eligibility required; board certification preferred.

Both Roles:

Strong understanding of psychiatric medications, interactions, and recovery-focused care.
Familiarity with evidence-based psychiatric practices and integrated models.
Comfort with EMRs and electronic charting.
CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days).
Must pass background check.

What Will Help You Succeed

Passion for client-centered, trauma-informed care.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work with diverse populations with complex needs.
Commitment to ethical, high-quality, and culturally responsive practice.

What We Offer
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+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance at NO COST to Full-time employees
+ 16 days of paid vacation the first year
+ 12 sick days with great wellness day
+ 13 paid holidays - 11 regular and 2 that you choose
+ Professional funds and paid education leave
+ Up to 2% match for the 403B Retirement plan after the first year
+ And much, much more!!About Compass Health
Compass Health is Northwest Washington's leading non-profit behavioral healthcare provider. For over 110 years, we've served Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties, offering a full continuum of mental health and substance use services to individuals across the lifespan.www.compasshealth.orgCompass Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace for all.EducationDoctorate and above
Graduate/MastersLicenses & CertificationsDEA form 223
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