Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner

Schedule :

• Minimum of 24, up to 40 hours per week

Work Environment/Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works in an office/clinic setting, so the following are required to perform the essential functions of this role:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English and communicate effectively

Benefits Full-Time, 24 hours weekly :

• Monthly payroll for exempt staff
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan
• 401(k) employer matching
• Bonus incentives
• License renewals paid
Continuing education benefits

Allegro Pediatrics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner is a key member of Allegro’s Integrated Behavioral Health Team. Core clinical work focuses on managing behavioral health medications for Allegro’s more complex pediatric patients.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Direct clinical patient care
• • In person (seeing patients in a pediatric medical clinic)
  • Telehealth
• Clinical competency with medication management for children and adolescents with behavioral health diagnoses such as, but not limited to, ADHD, anxiety, and depression
• Close collaboration with other Behavioral Health Team members and pediatricians
• Confidence to work independently
• Willingness to coach primary care pediatricians about behavioral healthcare
• Communication skills, including sensitivity to the confidential nature of behavioral issues
• Desire to collaborate with behavioral health specialists in the community
• Time management skills
• Flexibility to adapt as healthcare changes
• Leadership skills and interest to help shape the next evolution of Allegro’s integrated behavioral health program

• Current WA State Nurse Practitioner License
• Current CPR certificate
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Comfortable training and working in a medical EHR

• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office 365

• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel to all clinics as staffing needs change

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• To uphold safety for all employees and patients, we require vaccination status for new hires, including hybrid schedules, at the time of hire and annually
  • Employees must be current with routine immunizations, including Flu and COVID
  All employees must follow universal medical precautions, including wearing a mask when working directly with patients in clinic
  

Education :

• Current WA State Nurse Practitioner License
• Current CPR certificate