Physician Assistant

About the organization

We're dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need. We've become the leading independent nonprofit in children's mental health by providing gold-standard evidence-based care, delivering educational resources to millions of families each year, training educators in underserved communities, and developing tomorrow's breakthrough treatments.

About the role

As part of the Psychopharmacology team, you will report to the Medical Director, New York. This is an exempt, full-time, hybrid position requiring a minimum of four days per week in the office, on a schedule determined by your supervisor in our NYC headquarters or other relevant location. The in-office requirement and schedule are subject to change based on the needs of the program and the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support physicians in conducting evaluations by gathering patient histories and relevant clinical information, including obtaining collateral information from schools/teachers and any outside providers.
• Obtain and document vital signs and other clinical measurements, including height, weight, BMI, and standardized rating scales.
• Assist with medication management under physician supervision, including documenting patient response, side effects, and adherence.
• Prepare and review patient charts prior to visits, ensuring completeness.
• Document clinical encounters accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record.
• Coordinate care and provide education about treatment plans with clinical team members, including psychiatrists, other physicians, psychologists, social workers, behavioral health technicians, school staff, and staff associates as appropriate.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding treatment plans and medications, as directed by the supervising physician.
• Assist with prescription workflows, refill requests, and follow-up communication in collaboration with supervising psychiatrists.
• Maintain compliance with all clinical, regulatory, and documentation standards.
• Participate in team meetings, case discussions, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional job-related duties as needed.

Scope of practice includes delegated clinical responsibilities in accordance with New York State regulations and organizational policies.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) program.
• Current, valid, and unrestricted Physician Assistant license in New York State.
• Current NCCPA certification (or eligibility).
• Must work under a licensed supervising physician in accordance with New York State regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pediatrics, psychiatry, or behavioral health.
• Familiarity with psychopharmacology and working with children and adolescents.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid parental leave
• Dependent care
• Discounted tickets and entertainment perks programs

For more information about our benefits, please visit our employee benefits website.

Pay

The salary range for the position is posted. Factors such as candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations affect the salary offered within this range. This salary may be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state and depending on the role), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.