Primary Care Provider, Psychiatric-Mental Health (NP/PA)

WelbeHealth • Riverside, CA

5h

About The Position

WelbeHealth PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) provides seniors with the opportunity to continue living in their homes and communities. Our comprehensive range of medical services is what ignites our passion to treat the whole person and not the symptoms. We employ a collaborative Interdisciplinary team (IDT) approach to evaluate and guide participant care, which is key to WelbeHealth’s values, team culture, and mission.
At the direction of the Medical Director, the Primary Care Provider, Psychiatric-Mental Health (NP/PA) works collaboratively with WelbeHealth PACE Physicians and IDT team providing assessment, planning, primary care, and continuing medical education to WelbeHealth participants.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant with a Psychiatric/Mental Health emphasis from an accredited college or university
• Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Active Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant State License without restrictions
• State CDS Certification and DEA License
• NPI license
• Reliable means of transportation
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with the frail or elderly

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric consultation, psychiatric illness evaluation, counseling, and treatment for participants in collaboration with PACE Physicians and Community-Based PACE Physicians
• In collaboration with a physician, perform in-person or telehealth comprehensive psychiatric assessments on participants and collaborate with the IDT team to develop a comprehensive care plan for each participant
• Collaborate with physician(s) and IDT in discharge planning from acute or long-term care settings
• In consultation with the PACE Physician and/or Community-Based PACE Physician, refer participants to a psychiatrist as indicated
• In collaboration with the PACE Physician and/or Community-Based PACE Physician, oversee care of participants in the nursing home, making regular visits as dictated by WelbeHealth standards and participant needs
• Be a consultant to IDT, which includes communicating participant changes, collaborating on care planning arrangements, and coordinating 24-hour care delivery

Benefits

• Apply your provider expertise in new ways as we rapidly expand. You will have the opportunity to design the way we work in the context of an encouraging and loving environment where every person feels uniquely care for
• Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Work/life balance - we mean it! 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, and 6 sick days
• 401K savings + match
• Advancement opportunities - we’ve got a track record of hiring and promoting from within, meaning you can create your own path!
• CME and Paid Time Away
• And additional benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees