Physician Assistant (PA)Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center (SHCMHC)Location: Southern West Virginia- Mercer County
Employment Type: Full-Time
What You'll DoAs a Physician Assistant, you will:
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and behavioral health assessments
- Diagnose and treat mental health and substance use disorders within your scope of practice and supervisory agreement
- Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychiatric medications
- Provide Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) when authorized and credentialed
- Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans
- Order, review, and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic studies
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary treatment teams to coordinate high-quality patient care
- Coordinate care with primary care providers, hospitals, pharmacies, and community partners
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance activities
- Educate consumers and families regarding diagnoses, medications, and treatment options
- Support a person-centered, recovery-focused model of care
QualificationsRequired- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the applicable state
- Current NCCPA certification
- Excellent clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and patient confidentiality
Preferred- Experience working in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, integrated care, or community mental health
- Experience providing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Knowledge of CCBHC and CARF standards
