Psychiatric Physician Assistant
Location
United States
Posted
19 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Job Description
Role Description
This role involves providing critical mental health care to underserved rural and remote communities while working remotely from anywhere in the U.S.
- Flexible Location: Work remotely from anywhere in the U.S. (with reliable high-speed internet).
- Travel Requirement: Minimum one week per month at assigned contracted sites, currently including travel to Alaska.
- Comprehensive Team Approach: Work alongside experienced psychiatric physicians, NPs, PAs, and psychotherapists in a physician-supervised, team-oriented care model.
- In-Depth Training: Complete an internal psychiatric education program led by physicians with 175+ years of combined experience.
- Full-Spectrum Psychiatric Care: Provide diagnosis, treatment, crisis intervention, medication management, supportive counseling, and more.
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and formulate treatment plans.
- Provide mental health care for patients of all ages with psychiatric diagnoses.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to develop individualized care strategies.
- Administer medications, manage crisis situations, and monitor patient progress.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation.
- Offer psychoeducation and support to patients, families, and caregivers.
Qualifications
- Physician Assistant licensure (or eligibility) in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, Utah, Alaska, or other future expansion states.
- A license in your state of residence.
- DEA number (or ability to obtain one).
- Psychiatry experience preferred; Psychiatry Certification required when eligible.
- Ability to travel at least one week per month.
- Compliance with all required vaccinations (including COVID-19 and flu; no exceptions).
Requirements
- Passionate about rural mental health.
- Dedication, skill, and a commitment to the mission of providing high-quality psychiatric care.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- The chance to work with a close-knit, mission-driven team making a real difference in rural mental health care.
Job Requirements
- Physician Assistant licensure (or eligibility) in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, Utah, Alaska, or other future expansion states.
- A license in your state of residence.
- DEA number (or ability to obtain one).
- Psychiatry experience preferred; Psychiatry Certification required when eligible.
- Ability to travel at least one week per month.
- Compliance with all required vaccinations (including COVID-19 and flu; no exceptions).
- Passionate about rural mental health.
- Dedication, skill, and a commitment to the mission of providing high-quality psychiatric care.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- The chance to work with a close-knit, mission-driven team making a real difference in rural mental health care.
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