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Job description
Who is Porch Light Health:
Porch Light Health is a local leader in outpatient treatment of Opioid Use Disorders and other addictive disorders. We foster a family environment where patients are treated with compassion and honesty. We believe that addiction is a chronic relapsing brain disease. Our staff is passionate about helping other people. We offer Medication Assisted Treatment and behavioral health services. We believe there is life beyond addiction and strive to help our patients discover their purpose and community in a healthy environment.
Who are you:
Porch Light Health is looking for a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with certification in Psychiatry to work virtually and/or in-clinic to support our patients via telehealth to our clinics across Colorado and New Mexico.
Looking for a Medical Provider that is empathetic, non-judgmental, works well on teams, understands the “harm reduction” approach when it comes to treating substance use disorders and psychiatric illness, and can work within certain prescribing parameters. We are professional, agile and collaborative team. The right candidate will be willing to be cross trained in delivering Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT).
Clinical Setting:
Virtual/telehealth to support our patients for our clinics across Colorado and New Mexico
Must currently reside in Colorado or New Mexico and be licensed
Mental health providers do not prescribe controlled substances.
Qualifications:
Completes medication and health education to include but not limited to informed consent, benefits, risks, side effects, and alternative treatments for medications ordered, health/wellness management, metabolic risk reduction strategies
Competent and comfortable with conducting Telemedicine technology appointments- both for intake and follow up encounters
Completion of an accredited Psychiatric Mental Practitioner program, required
Current Licensed Practitioner with full active and unrestricted licensure in the state of practice (CO and NM) and active state DEA License required
At least 1 Year of Psych providing and working in EMR systems
Skills: Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.
Understanding of regulatory compliance and documentation requirements in MAT settings.
Job Duties:
The Psychiatric Practitioner provides direct client care, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, and prescribing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment of health problems, health promotion and preventive care within this specialized area of practice
Performs psychiatric diagnostic evaluations to determine diagnoses, treatment strategies, and care coordination needs for clients with mental health, substance use, or other psychiatric and medical needs
Provide all psychiatric and/or medical services within reasonable and expected medical standards, timelines, and in conformance with all requirements imposed by the applicable health licensing boards
Applies medical knowledge and skills to the process of diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of illnesses
Maintain timely, complete, accurate and legible medical records for all patients evaluated and treated by the Practitioner in organization medical record system
Performs timely, concurrent, accurate clinical/billing documentation meeting professional standards in compliance with State and Federal regulations, clinical necessity, and appropriate coding standards
Performs pharmacologic treatment strategies, orders medications, monitors, and evaluates progress on psychiatric and/or other medicationsOrder, obtain and assess appropriate laboratory tests and diagnostics. Base clinical decisions based on laboratory interpretation
Assures timely access to care, demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to fully meet client needs, and meets applicable productivity standards
The Provider will assume client care responsibilities inclusive of psychiatric evaluation, professional diagnoses and prescribing and/or administering treatment
Collaborates with MD or DO for challenging or complex cases
Remain in compliance with state laws and regulations for Psychiatry, including meeting supervised hour requirements, CME, and completing appropriate assessments in timely manner with supervising physician
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Incentive Bonus
Schedule:
5-8 hour shifts
M-F
Day and Evening shifts
Pay: $120,000-$160,000 per year. The base salary offered will depend on various factors such as Education, Experience, Geographical Location, skills, and qualifications, as well as internal equity.
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Worksite address
denver, CO, 80285, US
Who can apply
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