PMHNP /Physician Assistant (PA-C) – Psychiatry

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and diagnostic interviews.
• Diagnose and manage a wide range of mental health disorders including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based practices.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications while monitoring patient progress and side effects.
• Provide psychotherapy and supportive counseling as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant electronic medical records (EMR documentation).
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, case managers, and primary care providers to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment options, and wellness strategies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical case reviews.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational regulations and standards of care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold ethical and professional standards at all times.

Qualifications

• For PMHNP Candidates:
• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current licensure as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
• Active state RN and APRN licensure.
• DEA license and prescriptive authority required.
• For Physician Assistant Candidates:
• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C).
• Active state PA licensure.
• DEA registration required.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2–3 years of psychiatric or behavioral health experience preferred.
• Experience in outpatient psychiatry, inpatient behavioral health, addiction medicine, or community mental health settings highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology and psychiatric treatment modalities.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations across adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent clinical judgment and diagnostic skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Career-focused and patient-focused approach to care.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR/EMR) systems.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance