DescriptionPosition Overview:We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA) with behavioral health experience to join our team. The clinician will provide comprehensive psychiatric care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, to patients with a variety of mental health conditions in a residential treatment setting in addition to history and physicals and medical follow-up. This role involves collaborating with our team of psychiatrists other team members.
Key Responsibilities:- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments for patients
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
- Prescribe and manage psychopharmacological treatments.
- Provide psychotherapy and counseling to patients.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care.
- Maintain detailed and accurate patient records.
- Participate in case conferences, treatment planning meetings, and other collaborative efforts.
- Stay current with advancements in psychiatric care and participate in continuing education activities.
Qualifications:- Master's or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
- Two years of experience working as a PA is preferred.
- Board Certification as PA.
- Behavioral health or addiction treatment experience preferred.
- Active and unrestricted APRN license in North Carolina.
- DEA registration and prescriptive authority in North Carolina.
- Strong clinical skills in the assessment and treatment of psychiatric conditions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
- Flexible schedule of seven days on seven days off.
- This is an in-person position. Must be within commuting distance of Leland, NC.
Benefits:- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Employer paid health insurance that is effective day one of employment.
- Retirement plan with employer contribution.
- Unlimited paid time off.
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
