Physician Assistant - Crisis Care Center

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of and fidelity to the Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) model.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including psychiatric history, course of illness, treatment response, mental status exams, and DSM-5 diagnosis.
• Provide medication management services, including reviewing vitals, prescribing psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, and educating consumers on medication use and adherence.
• Deliver facility-based opioid treatment (OBOT), including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and inpatient withdrawal management, as appropriate.
• Provide on-site crisis assessments and interventions to stabilize acute situations.
• Ensure services are welcoming, engaging, integrated, and comprehensive in scope.
• Collaborate with CCBHC team members to support and educate family members on mental illness, treatment participation, and recovery support.
• Educate consumers and families on opioid-related risks, including cross-tolerance, overdose signs and symptoms, use of opioid antagonists, and when to seek emergency care.
• Work closely with the psychiatry team to ensure timely prescriptions, refills, and access to care, including walk-in services.
• Partner with nursing staff to assess physical health, coordinate care, and refer to community providers as needed.
• Develop, implement, and maintain psychopharmacological and medical treatment policies and procedures.
• Serve as liaison between FCS and hospitals/emergency facilities to coordinate inpatient admissions when necessary.
• Document consumer progress in the electronic health record on the same day of service, following established standards.

Qualifications

Candidates must have completed a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) and be certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Must have current unrestricted Oklahoma PAs license.

Experience in inpatient behavioral health settings is preferred.

Knowledge of behavioral health disorders, co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, and evidence-based interventions appropriate for inpatient treatment is required.

Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team is essential.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary to engage with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.

Proficiency in computer systems and electronic health records is required.