Physician Assistant

Certified Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Certified Psychiatric Physician Assistant to join our dynamic mental health team. In this vital role, you will collaborate closely with our psychiatrist, and other healthcare professionals within our practice and the community to deliver comprehensive psychiatric care. Your expertise will help improve patient outcomes through accurate assessments, diagnostic acumen, strong treatment planning skills using evidence-based interventions, and psychopharmacological medication management. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while working within a supportive, innovative healthcare environment.

Job Qualifications

• California Physician Assistant License in good standing
• Psychiatric Physician Assistant Certification in good standing
• Evidence of Maintenance of Certification progress in present 10-year cycle
• Unencumbered DEA license
• Two years’ experience as Certified Psychiatric Physician Assistant
• Experience with hospital medicine, urgent care, or primary care environments involving acute crisis management, de-escalation techniques, and triage procedures.
• Knowledge of CPT coding and ICD coding for billing and documentation purposes.
• Background in neuropsychiatric assessment including familiarity with physiology related to mental health conditions.
• Skills in diagnostic evaluation including interpreting diagnostic tests such as radiology reports and laboratory results.

Job Responsibilities

• Practice within the scope of licensure.
• Participate in required clinical supervision.
• Maintain all standards of medical practice.
• Maintain all HIPAA requirements, reporting mandates, and other mandatory trainings required by the medical practice.
• Perform complete psychiatric evaluations with initial patient intakes and ongoing patient load.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that incorporate medication management, psychotherapy, and behavioral interventions.
• Engage in patient education, health coaching, discharge planning, and follow-up care to ensure continuity of treatment.
• Prescribe and manage medications in accordance with HIPAA regulations, DEA guidelines, and collaborative practice agreements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for patients across inpatient, outpatient, emergency room, and telehealth settings.
• Utilize electronic health records for accurate documentation of patient encounters, medical records, and data collection. Documentation standards per medical standards of practice and insurance requirements.
• Perform physical assessment and examinations when medically necessary.
• Apply cultural competence and diversity standards with all patients and staff.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Compensation

Medical, dental, and vision benefits. 401K eligibility. Vacation, holiday and sick time accruals.

Please send resume and cover letter to cbrown@mbsipsychiatry.com.