At Genoa Telepsychiatry, we increase access to behavioral healthcare across the U.S. by building telepsychiatry programs that remotely connect patients with psychiatrists & advanced psychiatric nurse practitioners. As the nation’s leading provider of outpatient telepsychiatry services, we hire, train, and integrate psychiatric providers across a range of specialties into Community Mental Health Centers, Federally Qualified Health Centers, primary care groups, substance use treatment facilities, and other organizations that treat underserved communities.
Genoa Telepsychiatry in Washington
In Washington, Genoa Telepsychiatry operates telepsychiatry programs from CMHCs, FQHCs, primary care groups, and substance use treatment facilities. Here are a few of our partnering organizations we are currently serving:
- Cascade Community Healthcare
- Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington
- Catholic Community Services of Western Washington
- Community Services Northwest
- Family Solutions
- Renew Grant Behavioral Health & Wellness
- Kitsap Mental Health Services
- Okanogan Behavioral Healthcare
- Sea Mar Community Health Centers
- Skamania County Community Health
Getting Started
Who can be a telepsychiatrist for my organization?
Psychiatrists & APRNs: Any psychiatrist (MD/DO) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with a state license in Washington can provide care via telepsychiatry.
How does reimbursement work for telepsychiatry in Washington?
Each telepsychiatry session generates the standard CPT codes for outpatient psychiatric services.
Medicaid
During the COVID public emergency, there is no restriction on the location of the client receiving service whether in the clinic, at their residence, or out in the community.
Medicare
During the COVID public emergency, clinics billing for telehealth no longer need to be in a HPSA (Health Provider Shortage Area).
What tech does my organization need?
Setting up telepsychiatry at your organization is simple. The set up will require:
- A two-way video telecommunication system that allows for real-time communication between the provider and patient
- HIPAA-compliant video conferencing technology
Utilization & Program Sustainability
Utilization is the percentage of a telepsychiatrist’s time that is spent on reimbursable patient care. Tracking this number helps organizations understand the financial sustainability of their telepsychiatry program.
Download our Utilization Best Practices to learn how to ensure that telepsychiatry is financially sustainable for your organization.
Ready to Get Started?
Get in touch with a member of our Clinic Partnerships team to learn more about telepsychiatry in Washington.
Kelly Mack
25+ years of experience in behavioral health, specifically in substance use treatment and community mental health. During that time, I provided direct patient care before moving into leadership roles. I'm passionate about helping underserved members of our community receive the care they need to live a healthy and more abundant life. Over the past two years, I have been pursuing my passion by working with clinics across the northwest to increase access to mental health.
Email:kmack@genoatelepsychiatry.com
Contact Kelly Mack to learn more about starting a telepsychiatry program at your organization.
Kelly Mack
Telepsychiatry Partnerships In Washington