Our client is transforming the way individuals living with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) receive care. The Advanced Practice Health Guide role is critical in delivering whole-person, outcomes-driven healthcare to traditionally underserved and stigmatized populations. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and bringing compassionate, innovative care to those living with SMI, this role offers an exciting opportunity to lead medical aspects of a team-based care model.
Key Responsibilities
- Whole-Person Clinical Assessment: Perform comprehensive evaluations addressing both behavioral and physical health conditions, and identify care gaps through thorough history-taking and physical examinations.
- Lead Team-Based Care Coordination: Serve as the medical lead in a multidisciplinary team, training and advising other team members, and guiding holistic care strategies.
- Home & Field Visits: Conduct clinical visits in patients' homes or other community settings, building trust and supporting their health journeys.
- Medication Management & Care Plans: Perform medication reconciliation post-discharge, develop care plans, and make referrals to support optimal patient outcomes.
Qualifications
Required:
- Education: Master's degree or higher in a healthcare field.
- Experience: 3+ years in Primary Care or Value-Based Care.
- Licensure/Certification: Active Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in Washington state.
- Home Visits: Comfortable and willing to conduct home visits to provide direct care.
Preferred:
- Experience with HCC Coding is highly desirable.
Who You Are
- Empathetic & Compassionate: You have a strong desire to support patients' wellness and help them lead stable, healthy lives.
- Team-Oriented: Enjoy collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in direct service, teaching, and care management roles.
- Innovative & Patient-Focused: You possess a deep understanding of trauma-informed care, social determinants of health, and data-driven approaches to patient care.
- Tech-Savvy: Intermediate computer skills, with familiarity in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Licensed Driver: Must have a valid driver’s license, private auto insurance, and be insurable under company coverage.
Experience & Skills You Bring
- 5+ Years of Clinical Practice: Ideally as a Nurse Practitioner or PA in a primary care setting.
- Working with Underserved Populations: Experience managing care for those with behavioral health or substance use disorder (SUD) challenges.
- Educator & Leader: Ability to mentor and train medical staff in clinical best practices.
- Care Coordination Expertise: Strong background in care management, from medication reconciliation to multidisciplinary team coordination.
Benefits
Our client's benefits are designed with compassion and empathy:
- Comprehensive Healthcare: A variety of healthcare benefits for you and your family.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with employer matching.
- Paid Time Off: Competitive and flexible PTO policies.
- Technology Support: Choose between Mac or PC for your work needs.
Schedule & Working Hours
- Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM
- Patient Demographics: Provide care for individuals aged 2 to 70, with a focus on adults and those experiencing serious mental illness.
- Dynamic Work Environment: Mix of home visits, field assessments, and direct patient care.
Our client encourages all qualified candidates to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. If you are passionate about making a difference and are up for the challenge, we look forward to hearing from you.
Apply today to join a mission-driven team that’s changing healthcare for those most impacted by serious mental illness!