Description

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

• • 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.org

Compass Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace for all.