Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric-Mental Health
Clear Choice Dermatology LLC · clearchoicederm.com
Warrenton
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Psychiatric mental health physician assistant or nurse practitioner.
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- 39 d ago · posted 2026-10-03
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- Warrenton, OR, US
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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