Advanced Practice Provider Psychiatry Fellowship PMHNP or PA

Join a world-class pediatric institution dedicated to providing hope care and cures. Seattle Childrens is seeking passionate newly graduated or early-career Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) and Physician Assistants (PAs) for our Psychiatry APP Fellowship.

This one-year intensive program is designed to bridge the gap between academic training and specialized pediatric psychiatric practice. If you are looking to master clinical skills in a complex highly collaborative environment while prioritizing your own professional resilience we invite you to apply.

Our Mission

The APP Fellowship Program at Seattle Childrens supports APPs in successfully entering practice within a complex pediatric setting. We provide the structure needed to build on your graduate training strengthening the domains critical to becoming a confident expert provider in pediatric mental health.

Why Choose Seattle Childrens

• Diverse Clinical Exposure: Work with a complex patient population across various settings including inpatient ambulatory clinics and emergency/urgent care.

• A Robust Community: Join a network of over 400 APPs working across dozens of subspecialties.

• Commitment to Belonging: We strive to be a welcoming community that represents our patients. We empower every team member to show up as their authentic selves every day.

• Holistic Support: We dont just focus on clinical skills; we provide the tools to bolster resilience and prevent burnout from day one.

Program Goals & Learning Objectives

The fellowship is structured to ensure you emerge as a well-rounded pediatric psychiatric provider through:

• Clinical Mastery: Strengthening critical thinking evidence-based practice and procedural confidence.

• Mentorship: Developing your unique practice style through exposure to multiple mentors and continuous constructive feedback.

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Understanding the diverse roles of APPs and how they contribute to high-functioning care teams.

• Lifelong Learning: Cultivating a self-directed approach to professional development and education.

Important Dates

Application Deadline: May 11th

Cohort Start Date: September 28th

Program Duration: Approximately 12 Months

For Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP)

• Education: Masters degree or higher in Nursing with a concentration in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP).

• Experience: 1 year of pediatric or family-focused clinical work; experience in Acute Care or Pediatric Mental Health is strongly preferred.

• Licensure: Active unencumbered WA State RN and ARNP licenses.

• Certification: National certification as a PMHNP; current BLS and active DEA registration.

For Physician Assistants (PA)

• Education: Graduate of a nationally accredited Physician Assistant program.

• Experience: 1 year of healthcare experience (strong pediatric/mental health component preferred).

• Licensure: Active unencumbered WA State Physician Assistant license.

• Certification: Initial certification by the NCCPA; current BLS and active DEA registration.

Credentialing & Privileges

All Fellows must obtain and maintain Allied Health Provider privileges at Seattle Childrens Hospital prior to their start date.

• Term: Privileges are tied to employment and conclude at the end of the fellowship term unless a permanent position is offered and accepted.

• Compliance: Privileges must remain in good standing (not limited suspended or revoked).

Compensation:

Salary: $134649 per year

Relocation: Assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity skills experience and expertise and may vary within the range provided.