Bilingual Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA)

El Futuro • Durham, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

El Futuro, a nationally recognized nonprofit organization and leading provider of behavioral mental health treatment and support services, is hiring a full-time Bilingual Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA). This role will provide culturally responsive psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults in an outpatient setting, with a focus on expanding access to psychiatric care, particularly within El Futuro’s ADHD program. The PA will manage patients with a range of mild to moderate psychiatric needs, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. The position emphasizes medication management, psychoeducation, ADHD coaching, parent support, and systems collaboration under physician supervision. El Futuro offers a supportive environment that promotes high-quality patient care and work-life balance.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current Physician Assistant certification.
• Eligible to practice as a Physician Assistant in the state of North Carolina.
• Experience or strong interest in psychiatry and behavioral health treatment.
• Bilingual fluency in spoken and written Spanish and English.
• Ability to establish rapport with children, adolescents, adults, and families.
• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and psychopharmacology or demonstrated willingness to develop expertise through training and supervision.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Exceptional organizational, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage timely documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, and video conferencing platforms.
• Alignment with El Futuro’s mission to nurture stronger familias to live out their dreams.
• Alignment with El Futuro’s values: Calor Humano, Trust, Resilience, Belonging, and Community.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two year’s post-graduate clinical experience.
• Psychiatric, behavioral health, family medicine, pediatrics, or ADHD-related experience.
• Experience working with Latino communities.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary treatment settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric medication follow-up appointments for child, adolescent, and adult patients.
• Evaluate and monitor psychiatric symptoms, treatment progress, medication response, and side effects.
• Develop and implement treatment plans under physician supervision.
• Provide psychoeducation to patients and families regarding diagnoses and treatment recommendations.
• Coordinate care with therapists, schools, pediatricians, and community systems.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case consultation and treatment planning.
• Provide ongoing care to patients with ADHD after diagnostic evaluation and treatment planning.
• Provide ADHD skills coaching and psychoeducation.
• Provide parent behavior coaching and support.
• Collaborate closely with ADHD coaches and treatment team members.
• Coordinate with schools and educational systems when appropriate.
• Support continuity of care and implementation of treatment plans.
• Participate in staff meetings, clinical consultation meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support El Futuro’s training and educational mission, as appropriate.
• Participate in organizational activities and events.
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork, warmth, and belonging.

Benefits

• Employer paid medical
• Employer paid dental
• Employer paid vision
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid long-term disability
• 403B matching
• Generous PTO
• Paid holidays
• Paid family medical leave
• Paid parental leave
• Stipend for professional development
• Paid time off for professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree