Telepsychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant

Description

Job Summary

We are a growing dermatology practice committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care across Oregon and Washington. As we continue expanding specialty services, we are seeking a compassionate and motivated Telepsychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing team. 

We are looking for a provider who is passionate about delivering accessible, patient-centered behavioral health care through telehealth. The ideal candidate is clinically confident, personable, collaborative, comfortable providing care in a virtual setting, and committed to helping patients improve their overall health and well-being. 

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and mental health evaluations through telehealth 
• Obtain patient histories, assess symptoms, and develop individualized treatment plans 
• Diagnose and manage appropriate mental health conditions within the provider's scope of practice 
• Provide medication management when appropriate and within scope and licensure 
• Monitor patient progress through virtual follow-up visits and adjust treatment plans as clinically indicated 
• Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and wellness strategies 
• Deliver compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered care in a virtual environment  
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough medical documentation within the EMR 
• Collaborate virtually with physicians, advanced practice providers, mental health professionals, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team 
• Recognize situations requiring referral to a psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, emergency services, or other specialists 
• Maintain appropriate standards for patient privacy, confidentiality, and telehealth practice 
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, telehealth requirements, clinical standards, and organizational policies 

Requirements

Requirements – Physician Assistants (PA)

• Active Oregon PA license, or eligibility to obtain Oregon licensure prior to the start date
• For PAs who will practice entirely outside Oregon, an Oregon Telemedicine license status may be applicable  
• NCCPA certification

Requirements – Nurse Practitioners (NP)

• Active Oregon APRN/NP authorization appropriate to the provider’s specialty and scope of practice, or ability to obtain prior to the start date.  
• Board certification/Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) board certification.

For All Candidates:

• Minimum 1 year of behavioral health, psychiatric, or related clinical experience preferred
• Strong behavioral health assessment, therapeutic communication, patient education, and patient-centered care skills 
• Comfortable providing psychiatric and behavioral health services through telehealth  
• Ability to effectively establish rapport, assess patients, and communicate clinical information in a virtual setting 
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with physicians, mental health professionals, and other members of a multidisciplinary care team  
• Strong clinical documentation, treatment-planning, communication, and time-management skills  
• Reliable technology skills and ability to maintain a professional and confidential telehealth environment 

Preferred:

• Experience providing psychiatric or behavioral health care through telehealth or other virtual care platforms
• Experience supporting patients coping with cancer diagnoses, chronic illness, grief, anxiety, depression, adjustment concerns, or treatment-related stress 
• Interest in helping develop and grow behavioral health services as part of the new cancer center