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