Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric-Mental Health

Department: Providers

Classification: Full-Time

Schedule: Per assigned clinic provider template, Monday–Friday

Location: Assigned Clear Choice Dermatology clinic(s), Oregon / Washington

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 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) – Behavioral Health provides psychiatric and mental health evaluation, treatment, and medication management for CCD patients, including patients coping with cancer diagnoses, chronic skin conditions, and treatment-related stress. The ideal provider is clinically confident, personable, and collaborative, and will help develop and grow behavioral health services as part of CCD's new cancer center.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Assessment & Diagnosis

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and mental health evaluations
• Obtain patient histories, assess symptoms, and develop individualized treatment plans
• Diagnose and manage appropriate mental health conditions within the provider's scope of practice
• Recognize situations requiring referral to a psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, emergency services, or other specialists, and follow CCD protocols for urgent and crisis situations

Treatment & Medication Management

• Provide medication management when appropriate and within scope and licensure
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as clinically indicated
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and wellness strategies
• Support patients coping with cancer diagnoses, chronic illness, grief, anxiety, depression, adjustment concerns, and treatment-related stress

Collaboration

• Collaborate with dermatologists, Mohs surgeons, advanced practice providers, and other members of the healthcare team on shared patient care
• Coordinate with outside mental health professionals and track referral loop closure
• Help develop and grow behavioral health services, workflows, and patient resources as part of CCD's new cancer center

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in the EHR (EMA / Modernizing Medicine)
• Close charts and select accurate diagnosis and procedure codes in a timely manner to support compliant billing
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, including HIPAA and rules for prescribing controlled substances, clinical standards, and CCD policies
• Provide compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered care at all times

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.