Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Telepsychiatric Mental Health

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.