• Job Description

  Req#: JR237854
  Employer Industry: Healthcare Services
  
  Why consider this job opportunity:
  - Competitive compensation with annual market reviews
  - Comprehensive benefits package starting from day one, including health, dental, vision, and CME
  - Work-life balance with hours from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM, with no weekend or call requirements
  - Opportunity for relocation assistance and professional liability coverage
  - Not-for-profit status qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  - Engage in a collaborative environment focused on quality patient care and innovative practices
  
  What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
  - Provide virtual consults and support the Collaborative Care program in behavioral health integration within primary care
  - Communicate with primary care providers regarding medication reviews and care next steps
  - Collaborate with case managers to address behavioral health needs through advice and brief interventions
  - Maintain accurate documentation using the system-wide Epic EMR
  - Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care delivery
  
  What is Required (Qualifications):
  - Previous experience as a Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, particularly in primary care
  - Candidates must reside in the St. Louis area
  - Ability to work hybrid hours, including onsite at the Mercy Virtual Care Center
  - Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with healthcare teams
  - Commitment to quality patient care and innovative healthcare practices
  
  How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
  - Experience in behavioral health integration within primary care settings
  - Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR), specifically Epic
  - Previous involvement in quality improvement projects or initiatives
  - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
  - Passion for community service and patient advocacy
  
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• About the company

  Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems for four consecutive years by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy is one of the nation’s most highly integrated, multi-state health care systems, including more than 40 acute care, managed and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, convenient urgent care locations, imaging centers and pharmacies. Mercy has 900 physician practices and outpatient facilities, more than 4,000 Mercy Clinic physicians and advanced practitioners and 40,000-plus co-workers serving patients and families across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients from coast to coast.

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