Provide psychiatric intake evaluations and in-person monitoring for patients receiving Spravato® (esketamine) treatment for depression in a structured outpatient setting. The role centers on screening for eligibility, overseeing dosing sessions, and observing patients during the required post-dose monitoring period. Clinicians coordinate with partner offices and operations teams while completing documentation, prior authorization support, and REMS-related workflow.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric intake evaluations and screening to determine Spravato eligibility.
- Prescribe Spravato and initiate documentation for insurance prior authorization.
- Provide on-site clinical support during Spravato dosing sessions.
- Monitor patients during the observation period, including vitals, safety checks, and symptom monitoring.
- Complete documentation accurately and on time.
- Coordinate with operations staff and partner sites to support patient flow.
- Support a calm and safe environment for small treatment cohorts.
Required
- Active NP or PA license in the state of practice.
- Current, unrestricted DEA registration.
- Willingness to associate DEA registration with partner site address(es) as needed.
- Comfort with outpatient monitoring and responding to clinical changes such as blood pressure changes, anxiety, or dissociation.
- Strong documentation skills and reliability with protocols.
- Willingness to complete Spravato REMS-related training and processes.
Preferred
- Psychiatry experience.
- Experience with ketamine or esketamine workflows.
- Experience with TMS, infusion, or other monitored treatment settings.
Benefits & Perks
- Part-time 1099 contractor arrangement.
- Flexible scheduling, with sessions often held evenings or weekends.
- Travel to partner therapist offices within an agreed-upon radius.
- Competitive hourly or per-session rate.