The clinician mainly conducts psychiatric intake evaluations and monitors patients receiving Spravato® (esketamine) treatment for depression in a structured outpatient setting. Care includes on-site observation during dosing sessions, safety checks, symptom monitoring, and support for patients receiving treatment in small cohorts. The role is part-time and contract-based, with travel to partner therapist offices within an agreed-upon radius.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric intake evaluations and screening to determine Spravato eligibility
- Prescribe Spravato and initiate insurance prior authorization documentation
- Provide on-site clinical support during Spravato dosing sessions
- Monitor patients during the observation period, including vitals, safety checks, and symptom monitoring
- Complete required documentation accurately and on time
- Coordinate with operations and partner sites to support smooth patient flow
- Support a calm, safe environment for small cohorts during session blocks
Required
- Active NP or PA license in the state of practice
- Current, unrestricted DEA registration
- Willingness to associate DEA registration to partner site address(es) as needed
- Comfort with outpatient monitoring and responding to clinical changes such as blood pressure changes, anxiety, and dissociation
- Strong documentation skills and reliability with protocols
- Willingness to complete required Spravato® REMS-related training
Preferred
- Psychiatry experience
- Experience with ketamine/esketamine, TMS, infusion, or other monitoring workflows
Benefits & Perks
- Part-time, 1099 contractor structure
- Travel to partner therapist offices within an agreed-upon radius
- Competitive hourly/per-session rate
- Training in Spravato® REMS-related processes
- Flexible clinical environment
- Opportunity to work in innovative mental health treatment