Behavioral Health Medical Provider- NP/PA Telehealth

About the role

The Behavioral Health Medical Provider NP/PA - Telehealth position at Connections Health Solutions is dedicated to providing immediate-access behavioral health crisis care through telehealth. The role involves directing, coordinating, and providing medical/clinical services to specified consumers, including intervention, psychiatric evaluation and assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, engagement, family meetings, supportive psychotherapy, individual education, risk assessment, consultation with on-site clinical teams, and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Directs, coordinates, and provides medical/clinical services to specified consumers through telehealth and in collaboration with local Connections centers.
• Serves as the attending clinician to specified individuals, completing initial psychiatric assessments, crisis interventions, family interventions, focused crisis diagnostic assessments, assessments of capacity for consent to treatment, risk assessments, individual education, progress towards treatment goals, and discharge planning.
• Documents individuals' progress in the clinical record, including admission order, progress notes, and discharge orders.
• Oversees delivery of medication education and consent, according to established policy.
• Writes orders related to the individual treatment plan, including admission orders, discharge orders, and medication administration orders.
• Orders laboratory tests according to standards of clinical practice.
• Reviews the health assessments completed by nursing staff.
• Obtains a past and current medical history, conducts a focused physical examination as indicated, according to established guidelines.
• Initiates contact with Primary Care Physicians and Emergency Room clinicians according to professional standards and established guidelines.
• Provides necessary information to clinical team regarding inpatient utilization.
• Affirms individuals’ needs and guides the clinical team while managing treatment plan updates, in addition to initiating contact with Outpatient Behavioral Health Provider according to established guidelines.
• Reviews and utilizes all available documents from the crisis clinical team.
• Collaborates with other personnel to ensure that each treatment modality is appropriate for the individual, in addition to working with outside psychiatric providers in crisis and inpatient services.
• Works with the community to review involuntary petitions, assess involuntary individuals, and coordinate with the legal system to follow established guidelines for Involuntary Evaluation and Treatment.
• Coordinates with local medical leaders to ensure involuntary and voluntary processes are operating optimally.
• Escalates complicated cases to the appropriate medical director as needed.
• Participates in clinical didactics and provides or attends clinical supervision to advanced practitioners, students, residents, and other members of the clinical staff.
• Attends medical staff meetings including regional and quarterly meetings; participates in all required meetings; and participates in any meeting as requested by Medical Leadership.
• Conducts emergency examinations within a timely manner.
• Be available for telephone/video consultation while on duty.
• Provide clinical services via secure telehealth platforms, including video and telephone encounters, in accordance with organizational policy, privacy standards, and applicable federal and state requirements.
• Collaborate with on-site clinical staff to ensure appropriate care for patients.
• Maintain reliable availability during assigned telehealth shifts, including timely response to clinical staff, participation in virtual handoffs or consultations, and completion of documentation within required timeframes.
• Be available at all scheduled times to evaluate patient conditions, prescribe treatments.
• Use telehealth technology, electronic health records, and secure communication tools effectively to assess patient needs, prescribe treatments when clinically appropriate, and coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Unrestricted Registered Nursing license in all Connections states of operation if applying for an NP position. This requirement is excluded for qualified physician assistants.
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a master’s level certification in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP) or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program with a master’s level certification.
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or an active Physician Assistant) by each state of operation for Connections facilities Joint Boards of Nursing and/or Medicine as appropriate.
• Unrestricted DEA license and registered with each state of operation for Connections facilities, and an active registration with each state’s Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP).
• Ability to provide telehealth services from a private, professional, and secure work environment with reliable internet connectivity and appropriate technology to support video, telephone, electronic health record, and secure communication requirements.

What You'll Bring

• Unrestricted Registered Nursing license in all Connections states of operation if applying for an NP position.
• Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program with a master’s level certification in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP) or completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program with a master’s level certification.
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or an active Physician Assistant) by each state of operation for Connections facilities Joint Boards of Nursing and/or Medicine as appropriate.
• Unrestricted DEA license and registered with each state of operation for Connections facilities, and an active registration with each state’s Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP).
• Ability to provide telehealth services from a private, professional, and secure work environment with reliable internet connectivity and appropriate technology to support video, telephone, electronic health record, and secure communication requirements.
• Experience working in addiction treatment and recovery.
• Experience in the delivery of crisis mental health and/or delivery of family health treatment to children, adolescents, and/or adults.
• Doctor of Nursing Practice or Doctor of Physician Assistant studies or Doctor of Medical Sciences.
• Prior experience delivering psychiatric, behavioral health, crisis, or urgent care services through telehealth or hybrid care models.

What We Offer

• Full-time only: Comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity.
• CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability.
• Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families.
• Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care).
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation).
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays.
• Company-paid parental leave available to eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support.
• After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan.
• Actual compensation is based on relevant experience, education, internal equity, and budget.
• Virginia pay range $90 - $90 USD.