Behavioral Health APC Fellowship

ChristianaCare • Newark, DE

22h

About The Position

ChristianaCare is looking for a Physician Assistant or a Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner to join our innovative post-graduate training program in Behavioral Health. The Behavioral Health APC Fellowship Program is a 9-month intensive training program for new Advanced Practice Clinicians that provides mentoring, diverse clinical experience in subspecialties, and a customized didactic education in psychiatry through case study, small-group discussion, simulation, and participation in department-wide lectures. This fellowship program is both supportive and challenging as the Behavioral Health APC Fellow will manage patients with a variety of complex diagnoses under the direct guidance and supervision of a psychiatrist and experienced advanced practice provider. The program is perfect for an APC who is looking to develop into the role of a Behavioral Health Advanced Practice Provider in a structured environment with a Fellowship Coordinator providing guidance throughout the program. The Behavioral Health APC Fellow will receive an annual salary of $82,000. Fellows are considered full-time employees of ChristianaCare with benefits. The expectation is that fellows who meet performance objectives and demonstrate CCHS values may apply for available employment as a Behavioral Health APC with ChristianaCare after completing the program. This program allows for a supported transition into the role of a Behavioral Health APC and we hope you consider joining ChristianaCare on this journey!

Requirements

• Licensure or license eligible for Delaware and Maryland Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse as set forth by the Delaware and Maryland Board of Nursing
• License or license eligible as a Physician Assistant in the state of Delaware and Maryland.
• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program or of a Mental Health NP program within 18 months and have NCCPA/PMHNP Certification
• Certified in BLS is required upon start date
• DEA upon start date
• To apply for this program, you will need to complete the online application, submit a resume, and cover letter.
• If you meet the minimum requirements, please have 2 reference letters on hand to be ready to be sent.

Benefits

• ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.
• To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees