ARNP Medical Director - SUPPLEMENTAL

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Employee Type:

Supplemental (Seasonal)

Department:

Juvenile

Salary:

225.00 Hour

Overtime Eligibile:

Yes

Job Posting Date Range:

06/18/2026 - Until Filled

* * *IMPORTANT INFORMATION & INSTRUCTIONS* * *

SPOKANE COUNTY JUVENILE COURT

DEAR APPLICANT:

Thank you for considering the Spokane County Juvenile Court as a potential employer. Juvenile Court employees are directly responsible for the supervision and/or care of youth under the age of eighteen. As such, applicants undergo an extensive application and selection process as well as a thorough background investigation.

The effectiveness of the Juvenile Court is directly related to the quality of personnel employed by the Court and the level of public trust in those personnel. As a result, the following extensive application process is designed to elicit information to assist us in determining your character, suitability, and competence for the position for which you have applied.

Failure to complete the entire application, whether intentionally or unintentionally, will result in your removal from consideration.

In addition, the background investigation may include, but is not limited to: an interview(s); employer reference checks; polygraph test; criminal and driving records. Failure of any portion of the background investigation will be "cause" for removal from consideration. Upon completion of the background investigation, each candidate's suitability is reviewed by Juvenile Court Administration.

The polygraph test is conducted using the information you have submitted and the Integrity Standards for Juvenile Court. Thank you for your interest in Spokane County Juvenile Court.

Job Summary:

The position allocated to this class is an Extra Help ARNP dedicated to performing psychological evaluations, diagnosing, prescribing medication, and providing medical services to youth currently in Juvenile Detention.

The incumbent will work with our team of experienced nurses and mental health professionals to improve the lives of underserved youth in our facility.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Perform psychiatric evaluations.
Diagnose and prescribe medication accordingly.
Examine patients to assess general physical condition and treat minor illnesses or injuries.
Order tests and diagnostic imaging.
Refer to specialists or other practitioners.
Consult with our mental health providers regarding behavioral plans and prescribe medications.
Participate in quality assurance planning and approves policies, procedures, and protocols.
Act as primary medical officer providing direction and supervision of all youth healthcare services in the Detention Center.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license in Washington State with Board Certification, DEA and prescriptive authority and BLS certification required.
Certificate of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of mental Health and chemical dependency issues, normal and abnormal human development, developmental disabilities, and abuse and neglect.
Knowledge of currently accepted principles and best practices in the treatment of Mental Health and chemical dependency issues, normal and abnormal human development, developmental disabilities, and abuse and neglect.
Knowledge of State, Federal and Local laws for voluntary admissions and involuntary commitments, restraints and confidentiality.
Knowledge of State Mental Health Facility Licensure requirements.
Knowledge of outpatient resources available with the Regional Support Network and through other allied providers.
Knowledge of customer service techniques and team building concepts.
Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers, co-workers and the general public.
Skilled in adolescent counseling.
Skilled in computer word processing and data entry.
Skilled in concise documentation and organizing facts and present findings, conclusions and recommendations in a clear, concise and logical manner.
Ability to provide Mental Health screening, crises intervention, individual and group therapy to detained youth.
Ability to provide referral to appropriate Mental Health providers regarding assessment and treatment.
Ability to manage aggressive and harmful behaviors of detained youth through counseling and the development and maintenance of a Behavioral Management Plan.
Ability to deal with customers, co-workers and the general public in a tactful, calm, courteous and professional manner often in stressful situations.
Ability to perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, particularly with diverse client populations.
Ability to exercise independent judgment in addressing a variety of adolescent problems and situations.
Ability to understand and support clinical services and treatment plans.
Ability to liaison with and educate Corrections and Probation Staff regarding mental health issues and a youth’s treatment plan.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Ability to handle interruptions efficiently and effectively.
Ability to assist in program development and evaluation; prepare reports on program performance, needs, services, information and demographic data.
Ability to provide concise and articulate court testimony regarding youth therapeutic needs and recommendations.

BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS

All County employees are responsible for contributing to a safe and positive work environment, actively demonstrating the County values in their daily work and interactions:

Respect: Appreciating and valuing customers, other County employees and County leadership by showing courtesy, friendliness and fairness. Communicating in a productive and professional manner.
Accountability: Honoring and delivering on commitments by taking responsibility for personal actions and results; being a responsible steward of public resources and the trust County residents have placed in each of us.
Integrity: Modelling transparent and ethical behavior and demonstrating it with honest and trustworthy behaviors and actions; leading by example and performing work to the highest standards.
Innovation: Striving for excellence by actively pursuing opportunities for new and improved methods, procedures or technologies; fostering an environment of engagement and empowerment and embracing continuous improvement.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment is primarily inside, where the noise and temperature levels are moderate.
Work is also performed outdoors; and requires occasional travel within the County, exposing the associate to weather extremes, various forms of precipitation and the hazards associated with travel on public roads.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. As every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may reasonably be considered incidental in the performing of their duties as though they were included in this job description.

Additional Information:

Supplemental positions are non-benefited and will working a varied schedule