FBH Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist or PMHNP - Salmon Creek

About the role

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – part‑time (anticipated 3+ days per week) at the Salmon Creek location in Vancouver, WA. Provides psychiatric/medical oversight, consultation, and direct psychiatric services to clients of Family Behavioral Health, collaborating with clinical supervisors, mental health clinicians, community partners, families, and staff.

The position is with Catholic Community Services, a values‑driven organization serving children, youth, and families in their homes and communities across Washington and Oregon.

Vancouver, WA offers a high quality of life with scenic trails, parks, wineries, and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments of youth in services.
• Evaluate medication needs, prescribe, and supervise ongoing medication management for assigned clients.
• Participate in regular intervention reviews and ongoing treatment planning for all consumers.
• Meet regularly and as needed with consumers for medication monitoring/management; consult with families as appropriate.
• Provide regular psychiatric/medical consultation and direction to clinical staff.
• Participate in care coordination with community partners for higher levels of care or specialized treatment services.
• Consult regularly with leadership regarding service needs.
• Complete all required paperwork and record‑keeping.
• Provide after‑hours, on‑call consultation via phone as needed.
• Consult with PMHNP staff on complex cases or when requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Legal license to practice medicine in Washington State with a DEA certificate in good standing.
• Ability to meet privileging and credentialing criteria (JCAHO and NCQA).
• For psychiatrists: Board Certified as Adolescent Psychiatrist (or BE certification).
• For PMHNPs: Current PMHNP certification.
• Minimum two years of experience working with children and families in a clinical setting, with strong knowledge of child and adolescent development and family systems.
• Demonstrated competence in assessment, diagnosis, medication evaluation, and sound prescriptive practices for children experiencing mental illness.
• Commitment to strengths‑based, family‑centered, and individually‑tailored clinical approaches.
• Ability to work with child‑serving systems (mental health, child welfare, education, juvenile justice, public health, social services).
• Willingness to collaborate with multidisciplinary staff and provide consultation.
• Successful completion of required background clearances.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to diversity, cultural responsiveness, and the mission, beliefs, and values of Catholic Community Services.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with an innovative therapeutic team serving youth and families in home and community settings.
• Occasional in‑person appointments, events, and trainings for youth with special needs or on controlled medications.
• Supportive, values‑driven environment that emphasizes compassion, diversity, excellence, justice, stewardship, accountability, and safety.