Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant

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 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing team.

We are looking for a provider who is passionate about delivering patient-centered care and helping patients improve their overall health and well-being. The ideal candidate is clinically confident, personable, collaborative, and committed to providing high-quality care in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Provide compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered care.
• Recognize situations requiring referral to a psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, emergency services, or other specialists.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, clinical standards, and organizational policies.

Requirements

• Active Oregon NP or PA license (or ability to obtain prior to start date)
• NCCPA certification for PAs or board certification/certification appropriate to the NP's specialty
• DEA license and prescriptive authority, as applicable to the provider's scope of practice (or ability to obtain)
• 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
• 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

Preferred

• Experience providing psychological or behavioral health care in an outpatient, hospital, or multidisciplinary clinical setting
• 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