Telepsychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner​/ Physician Assistant

Telepsychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant (PA)

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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