Role Description
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
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Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and mental health evaluations through telehealth
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Obtain patient histories, assess symptoms, and develop individualized treatment plans
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Diagnose and manage appropriate mental health conditions within the provider's scope of practice
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Provide medication management when appropriate and within scope and licensure
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Monitor patient progress through virtual follow-up visits and adjust treatment plans as clinically indicated
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Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and wellness strategies
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Deliver compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered care in a virtual environment
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Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough medical documentation within the EMR
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Collaborate virtually with physicians, advanced practice providers, mental health professionals, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team
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Recognize situations requiring referral to a psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, emergency services, or other specialists
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Maintain appropriate standards for patient privacy, confidentiality, and telehealth practice
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Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, telehealth requirements, clinical standards, and organizational policies
Qualifications
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Active Oregon PA license, or eligibility to obtain Oregon licensure prior to the start date
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For PAs who will practice entirely outside Oregon, an Oregon Telemedicine license status may be applicable
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NCCPA certification
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Active Oregon APRN/NP authorization appropriate to the providerβs specialty and scope of practice, or ability to obtain prior to the start date
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Board certification/Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) board certification
Requirements
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Minimum 1 year of behavioral health, psychiatric, or related clinical experience preferred
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Strong behavioral health assessment, therapeutic communication, patient education, and patient-centered care skills
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Comfortable providing psychiatric and behavioral health services through telehealth
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Ability to effectively establish rapport, assess patients, and communicate clinical information in a virtual setting
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Ability to work independently while collaborating with physicians, mental health professionals, and other members of a multidisciplinary care team
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Strong clinical documentation, treatment-planning, communication, and time-management skills
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Reliable technology skills and ability to maintain a professional and confidential telehealth environment
Benefits
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Experience providing psychiatric or behavioral health care through telehealth or other virtual care platforms preferred
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Experience supporting patients coping with cancer diagnoses, chronic illness, grief, anxiety, depression, adjustment concerns, or treatment-related stress preferred
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Interest in helping develop and grow behavioral health services as part of the new cancer center preferred