Remote Psychiatric NP (1099) - Telehealth Practice

Progress House; Placerville (CA); Remote; USD 76,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Progress House, Inc. seeks a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse for a 1099 telehealth position based in Placerville, CA. The role involves psychiatric assessments, medication monitoring, and crisis intervention within residential and outpatient programs.

The ideal candidate is a California-licensed Nurse Practitioner with CPR certification, capable of operating as an independent contractor and maintaining HIPAA-compliant documentation across EHR systems.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Valid CA Nurse Practitioner license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to pass pre-employment, investigative background check and drug test.
• Must maintain a valid business license throughout the independent-contractor relationship.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluation and follow-up exams, diagnosing mental health disorders and providing medication treatment.
• Collaborate with Medical Director to ensure enhanced delivery of care.
• Prescribe narcotic and non-narcotic medications as per California State Law.
• Order appropriate clinical laboratory tests.
• Review laboratory and diagnostic tests and manage clients per current guidelines.
• Provide health maintenance and health education.
• Consult with Chief Operations Officer on interventions and recommendations.
• Prepare and deliver medical reports to staff and agencies.

Skills

NP license

CA license

Telehealth

CPR

HIPAA

Assessment

Crisis management

Documentation

Education

Nurse Practitioner degree

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

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Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse- 1099

D4 - CORP - Corporate Professional Placerville, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1023

Salary Range: $85.00 To $105.00 Hourly

1099 Independent Contractor – Telehealth/Work-from-Home Position

This is a 1099 independent-contractor position providing telehealth services from a remote, work-from-home setting. The contractor must maintain a valid business license and all professional licenses, certifications, registrations, and insurance required to perform the services.

Under the supervision of the Chief Operations Officer and the oversight of the Medical Director, the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse provides assessments, medication monitoring, treatment planning and crisis intervention for clients with substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorders for Progress House, Inc.’s residential and outpatient facilities. Additionally, the Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse will support the goal of sustaining a safe and comfortable environment for the individuals served within the program by providing non-surgical medical care and guidance for health issues that arise in lieu of complete reliance on local emergency and urgent care facilities, ultimately reducing the cost of programs for the organization and funding agencies.

Performance Standards:

• Perform all duties and demonstrate behaviors and attitudes consistent with the Mission Statement and Core Values of the organization.
• Continually participate in building and maintaining positive working relationships through effective communication, performance improvement and teamwork efforts.
• Be of good character and reputation; sufficient physical, mental, and emotional health to satisfactorily perform her or his job duties.
• Actively participate in safety programs of the organization by identifying potential risks and promoting client safety as well as environmental safety.
• Accomplish individual and team goals and objectives established by supervisor based on prior performance evaluation.
• Comply with HIPAA guidelines regarding client rights and confidentiality.
• Comply with documentation and training set forth by Human Resources and Quality Assurance/Improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Provide psychiatric evaluation and follow-up exams, diagnosing clinical mental health disorders, and provide medication treatment for mental health and substance use disorders.
• Collaborate with Medical Director on a regular basis to ensure enhanced delivery of care.
• Prescribe narcotic and non-narcotic medications as per California State Law.
• Order appropriate clinical laboratory tests.
• Review laboratory and diagnostic tests and manage clients according to current treatment guidelines.
• Provide health maintenance and health education
• Consult with Chief Operations Officer regarding clinical interventions and recommendations as necessary.
• Prepare and deliver oral and written medical reports to staff and appropriate professional agencies as indicated.
• Provide timely documentation for all clinical assessments, individual sessions, medication adjustments and crisis interventions.
• Utilize various funder and internal EHR systems.

General Duties:

• Maintain records and compliance as required by organization policies and regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Work as a member of a team to establish and maintain a high level of care and respect for, and communication with clients.
• Participate in management programs to enhance teamwork, team collaboration, communication and program development.
• Participate in program evaluation and ongoing quality improvement efforts, and development of program policies and procedures.
• Participate in program, funder and staff meetings as indicated.
• Participate in continuing education and clinical training programs appropriate to practice.
• Work in a consistently professional manner at all times, which includes, but is not limited to, treating all clients, staff, guests, and volunteers with dignity and respect.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Valid and current Nurse Practitioner license issued by the State of California.
• Current CPR certification
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with friendly and professional demeanor.
• Ability to be flexible to the daily changing needs within the community and to handle obstacles with compassion and resolve.
• Ability to pass pre-employment, investigative background check and drug test.
• Must maintain a valid business license throughout the duration of the independent-contractor relationship.

Special Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid California driver’s license
• Pre-Employment Investigative Background Check and Drug Test is required.
• Progress House, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace.
• Post-Hire TB Test is required; a post-hire.
• Pre-employment physical including fitness for duty examination is required.