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Telos Health Systems, Inc. lists this Psychiatry APP – PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry – Skilled Nursing Facility opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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# Psychiatry APP – PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry – Skilled Nursing FacilityAsheville, NCPsychiatryServe with Heart## Culture at TELOS Health SystemsAt TELOS Health Systems, care is a calling. We support clinicians with people-first leadership, strong local teams, and the operational backing needed to deliver meaningful care across every community we serve.Our culture is built around stewardship, compassion, and long-term growth so clinicians can focus on the work that matters most.Build with Purpose## Benefits of Joining TELOS* Flexible scheduling support designed around real clinical workflows* Mission-driven leadership with accessible operational support* Opportunities to grow across multiple states and care environments* Professional stability with a modern, clinician-first care platform## Job DescriptionJoin TELOS Health Systems as a Psychiatry APP – PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry – Skilled Nursing Facility in Asheville, NC. TELOS supports healthcare partners across multiple markets with a strong focus on patient care, clinician support, and staffing excellence.# **Psychiatry APP – PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry****Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living Facilities****Location:** Asheville, NC **Schedule:** Flexible | Pay-Per-Encounter | Fee-for-Service **Employment Type:** W-2 **$7,500 Sign-on Bonus**## Position OverviewTelos Health Systems is seeking an experienced **Psychiatry Advanced Practice Provider (APP)** to provide psychiatric and behavioral health services to residents in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) throughout the Asheville area.We are seeking a **Physician Assistant (PA-C)** with a **Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Psychiatry** (preferred) or significant experience in geriatric behavioral health. This provider will work collaboratively with facility staff, primary care providers, and interdisciplinary teams to improve residents’ mental health, quality of life, and overall clinical outcomes.This position is ideal for a compassionate, clinically confident provider who values autonomy, flexibility, and meaningful relationships with patients in long-term care.---# Why Join Telos Health Systems?At Telos Health Systems, we believe behavioral health is an essential component of quality long-term care. Our Psychiatry APPs help improve residents’ emotional well-being, reduce avoidable hospitalizations, support facility staff, and enhance overall patient outcomes.### What We Offer* Flexible scheduling* Competitive pay-per-encounter compensation* W-2 employment* Hybrid work model with virtual charting* Collaborative interdisciplinary care teams* Strong administrative support* Opportunity to positively impact an underserved geriatric population---# Responsibilities* Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for SNF and ALF residents* Diagnose and manage psychiatric and behavioral health conditions* Develop individualized treatment plans* Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications* Monitor medication effectiveness and side effects* Complete routine psychiatric follow-up visits* Evaluate residents experiencing acute changes in mood, behavior, cognition, or mental status* Participate in behavioral health care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings* Collaborate with primary care providers, medical directors, nursing staff, therapists, and social workers* Support facilities in reducing unnecessary psychiatric hospitalizations* Complete timely documentation and accurate CPT coding* Participate in advance care planning discussions as appropriate* Coordinate referrals to specialty behavioral health services when indicated---# Qualifications### Required* Active, unrestricted North Carolina **Physician Assistant (PA-C)** license* Current NCCPA certification* Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program* Current DEA registration* Strong clinical assessment and communication skills* Ability to practice independently while collaborating within an interdisciplinary team### Preferred* **Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Psychiatry*** Experience in geriatric psychiatry* Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Assisted Living (ALF), or long-term care experience* Behavioral health or psychiatric practice experience* Knowledge of dementia-related behavioral disturbances and psychopharmacology---# Benefits & PerksWe offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support professional growth and work-life balance.### Available to All Employees* Flexible scheduling* Hybrid documentation model* Company-issued Microsoft Surface Pro with keyboard, stylus, and case* Mileage reimbursement* Occurrence-based malpractice insurance ($1M/$3M)* $1,000 annual reimbursement for CEUs, DEA registration, and licensure* Professional development opportunities* Telos Health Systems apparel### Full-Time Benefits(Available to employees working 30+ hours per week following the eligibility period.)#### Health & Retirement* 401(k) through Nationwide* Medical insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield)* Dental insurance* Vision insurance#### Voluntary Benefits* Life & AD&D Insurance* Short-Term Disability* Accident Insurance* Hospital Indemnity* Critical Illness Coverage* Voluntary Life Insurance#### Paid Time Off* 15 days PTO during years one and two* Increased PTO with tenure* Six paid holidays
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