Description 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. Requirements POSITION REQUIREMENTS Education & Licensure • Active Nurse Practitioner (APRN / ARNP) or Physician Assistant license in Oregon and/or Washington (or ability to obtain prior to start date) • For Nurse Practitioners: board certification appropriate to the NP's specialty (PMHNP-BC preferred) • For Physician Assistants: current NCCPA certification and a collaboration or supervision agreement with a CCD physician, as required by Oregon or Washington law • DEA registration and prescriptive authority, as applicable to the provider's scope of practice (or ability to obtain) • Current BLS certification • Ability to be credentialed with CCD's contracted insurance plans Experience • Minimum 1 year of behavioral health, psychiatric, or related clinical experience preferred • Experience providing psychological or behavioral health care in an outpatient, hospital, or multidisciplinary clinical setting preferred • Experience supporting patients coping with cancer diagnoses, chronic illness, grief, anxiety, depression, adjustment concerns, or treatment-related stress preferred Skills & Competencies • 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 • Interest in helping develop and grow behavioral health services as part of the new cancer center PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Sitting, standing, and walking during the clinic day • Ability to use a computer and EHR for extended periods • Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs WORKING CONDITIONS • Work is performed in an outpatient clinic setting; some visits may be provided by telehealth where permitted • Regular work with patients experiencing emotional distress, which requires composure and sound judgment • May be assigned to, or asked to cover, more than one CCD clinic location; occasional travel between clinics may be required WORK STANDARDS • Arrive prepared to begin the scheduled clinic template on time • Complete and sign all documentation within practice-established timelines • Maintain active licensure, certifications, and DEA registration, and notify HR / Credentialing of any change in status • Complete all required CCD trainings (including HIPAA and OSHA) by assigned due dates • Represent Clear Choice Dermatology with professionalism, integrity, and a genuine commitment to patient satisfaction