Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Telepsychiatric Mental Health

Description

Department: Providers

Classification: Full-Time

Schedule: Scheduled telehealth visit template, Monday–Friday

Location: Remote (telehealth) for patients located in Oregon, with occasional onsite visits to CCD Oregon clinics or the cancer center

Reports To: Regional Manager (administrative); Medical Director (clinical)

FLSA Status: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

Clear Choice Dermatology is a growing dermatology practice committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care across Oregon and Washington. As we expand our specialty services, the Telepsychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (PA) – Oregon delivers accessible, patient-centered psychiatric and behavioral health care through telehealth to CCD patients located in Oregon, including patients coping with cancer diagnoses, chronic illness, and treatment-related stress. The ideal provider is clinically confident, personable, collaborative, and comfortable providing care in a virtual setting, and will help develop and grow behavioral health services as part of CCD's new cancer center.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Telehealth Assessment & Diagnosis

• 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
• Confirm at the start of each visit that the patient is located in Oregon, and note the patient's location for emergency purposes
• Recognize situations requiring referral to a psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, emergency services, or other specialists, and follow CCD protocols for urgent and crisis situations during virtual visits

Treatment & Medication Management

• Provide medication management when appropriate and within scope and licensure, following federal and Oregon rules for prescribing by telehealth
• 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

Collaboration

• Collaborate virtually with physicians, advanced practice providers, mental health professionals, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team
• Coordinate with outside mental health professionals and track referral loop closure
• Help develop and grow behavioral health services, telehealth workflows, and patient resources as part of CCD's new cancer center
• Attend occasional onsite meetings, trainings, or team events at CCD clinics or the cancer center as scheduled

Documentation, Privacy & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough medical documentation within the EMR (EMA / Modernizing Medicine)
• Close charts and select accurate diagnosis and procedure codes, including telehealth codes and modifiers, in a timely manner to support compliant billing
• Maintain appropriate standards for patient privacy, confidentiality, and telehealth practice
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal and Oregon regulations, telehealth requirements, clinical standards, and CCD policies

WHY JOIN CLEAR CHOICE DERMATOLOGY

Join our team dedicated to advancing dermatological health. We offer opportunities for professional growth, ongoing education, and a collaborative work environment focused on excellence in patient care.

Requirements

POSITION 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
• Current NCCPA certification
• Collaboration agreement with a CCD physician, as required by Oregon law

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
• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) board certification

All Candidates

• DEA registration for Oregon and prescriptive authority, as applicable to the provider's scope of practice (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to be credentialed with CCD's contracted insurance plans
• Minimum 1 year of behavioral health, psychiatric, or related clinical experience preferred

Skills & Competencies

• 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

TECHNOLOGY & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• CCD provides the laptop and telehealth platform; the provider supplies reliable high-speed internet
• Provide care from a private, quiet, HIPAA-compliant location with a professional background, where conversations cannot be overheard
• Use only CCD-approved devices and platforms for patient care and follow CCD IT security requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting for extended periods and frequent use of a computer, camera, and headset
• Ability to communicate clearly by video and phone
• Occasional travel to CCD Oregon clinics or the cancer center

WORK STANDARDS

• Log in prepared to begin the scheduled telehealth template on time, with technology tested in advance
• Complete and sign all documentation within practice-established timelines
• Maintain active Oregon licensure, certifications, and DEA registration, and notify HR / Credentialing of any change in status
• Complete all required CCD trainings (including HIPAA) by assigned due dates
• Represent Clear Choice Dermatology with professionalism, integrity, and a genuine commitment to patient satisfaction