Aware, Inc

Physician Assistant - Psychiatry (Billings, MT)

Aware, Inc • $120K — $140K *
Billings, MT 59102In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of psychiatric care experience with diverse populations
  • Advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) licensure required
  • Master's degree from an accredited physician assistant program
  • Certified by NCCPA; fellowship or extensive clinical experience preferred
  • Prescriptive authorization is mandatory
  • Proficiency in electronic health records and data management systems
  • Strong communication skills for effective team collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate within a treatment team to deliver integrated mental health care
  • Document patient care following AWARE policies and professional standards
  • Develop psychiatric care plans that complement psychotherapeutic treatments
  • Order and assess diagnostic tests to inform treatment decisions
  • Prescribe psychiatric medications based on clinical needs
  • Refer patients for physical health concerns as required
  • Advocate for patients' needs both within and outside the organization

Benefits

  • Quarterly Financial Bonus Program
  • Tuition Advancement Program
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Life Insurance coverage
  • Wellness programs for employee health
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • DailyPay option to access earned wages
Full Job Description
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Work within a treatment team to help provide coordinated mental/behavioral health care to patients.
  • Provide documentation of patient care in accordance with AWARE policy and professional standards, utilizing AWARE's electronic health record as outlined, trained, and assigned.
  • Create psychiatric care plans and integrate with existing behavioral/psychotherapeutic plans/
  • Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests.
  • Prescribe appropriate psychiatric medications as indicated.
  • Recognize physical health issues and refer for patients for care as necessary.
  • Be available to teams as a resource regarding medications and treatments.
  • Evaluate responses to treatments and medications.
  • Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals both inside and outside of the organization.
  • Act as an advocate for patients both within and outside of the organization.
  • Provide education and support to staff, patients, and families on managing psychiatric illness and disability.
  • Maintain licensure and certification required by AWARE, the State of Montana, and the federal government.
  • Participates in peer/record review process and other quality improvement initiatives as assigned.
  • Performs at or above productivity benchmarks identified by AWARE so that services are sustainable.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Excited to join our organization? AWARE psychiatric advanced practice registered nurses earn $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year.

Requirements

Talents, Skills and Abilities:
  • Thorough knowledge and commensurate skills in providing psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and adults, including those with co-existing intellectual / developmental disabilities.
  • Accurate and effective written and verbal communication skills, and comfort working as part of, and sharing decision-making with, a therapeutic team.
  • Master's degree from an accredited physician assistant program;
  • Must have APRN licensure in the state where employed or a compact party state and be board certified;
  • Physician Assistant - Certified credential issued by the NCCPA and a post-graduate fellowship in psychiatry/mental health, Psychiatry Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ), or two (2) plus years of post-graduate, full-time, direct psychiatric clinical experience
  • Must have prescriptive authorization
  • Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology; readiness to learn and adapt to new technology as it is adopted by AWARE, and to provide input to the selection and implementation of such technology
  • Ability to communicate effectively, in verbal and written form, with partners at various levels: patients, family members, physicians, members of the treatment team, and representatives of the community;
  • Sound understanding of all federal and state regulations including HIPAA and OSHA


Benefits:

AWARE proudly offers an excellent benefits package, uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, professional growth, and achieving financial security.

AWARE's benefits include:

  • Quarterly Financial Bonus Program
  • Tuition Advancement Program
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental/Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Life Insurance
  • Wellness programs
  • Generous paid time off
  • DailyPay

About Aware, Inc

Aware, Inc is a software company that develops biometric and imaging software for use in government and commercial applications. The company's software is used for tasks such as fingerprint recognition, facial recognition, and license plate recognition, and is used by law enforcement agencies, border control agencies, and other organizations. Aware also develops software for use in medical imaging, such as mammography and radiology. The company has partnerships with several large companies, including Fujitsu, NEC, and In-Q-Tel, to develop and commercialize its technology.
Learn more about Aware, Inc
Size
67 employees
Market Cap
$39.6 million
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Net Income
-$7.6 million
Founded
2017
5 Year Trend
-4.8%
Revenue
$11.3 million
NASDAQ
AWRE
* Ladders Estimates

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