Physician Assistant , Behavioral Health

Health Haven•Okeechobee, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Health Haven and Health Synergy Clinical Research, we are building a modern and integrated model of psychiatric care that combines high-quality outpatient treatment, interventional psychiatry, and industry-sponsored pharmaceutical clinical research. Our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care while helping advance the future of psychiatric treatment through ethical clinical research and innovative therapeutic approaches. With continued expansion across Florida, our organization offers physicians the opportunity to grow within a collaborative, high-performing environment focused on clinical excellence, innovation, operational efficiency, and long-term professional development. We are committed to creating an environment where physicians can thrive clinically, professionally, and financially while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team dedicated to exceptional patient care.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted Florida Physician Assistant license required
Active Unrestricted DEA license required
Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program required
Strong interest in developing a career in behavioral health and psychiatric medicine
Knowledge of clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient monitoring
Strong clinical judgment, communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with psychiatrists and multidisciplinary clinical teams
Ability to manage multiple patients while maintaining high standards of clinical care and documentation
Commitment to ethical, compassionate, evidence-based, and patient-centered care
Willingness to participate in ongoing behavioral health education, mentorship, and professional development
Interest in pursuing a long-term career pathway toward advanced psychiatric practice and, where applicable, Nurse Practitioner education and credentialing

Nice To Haves

Behavioral health, psychiatric, or mental health certification or specialized training strongly preferred
Experience in behavioral health, psychiatry, primary care, or another clinical setting preferred
Interest or experience in psychiatric medication management and psychopharmacology preferred
Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, obtain relevant medical and psychiatric histories, identify presenting concerns, document clinical findings, and support the development of individualized treatment plans under appropriate clinical supervision and within applicable scope of practice.
Work closely with clinical staff, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care, communicate clinical findings, support continuity of treatment, and promote positive patient outcomes.
Maintain timely, accurate, and comprehensive clinical documentation in the electronic medical record while ensuring compliance with HIPAA requirements, organizational policies, professional standards, and applicable federal and Florida regulations.
Develop competency in psychiatric medication management through structured training, mentorship, and collaboration with experienced clinical staff, with the opportunity to assume increasing responsibility for medication evaluation, monitoring, and management as permitted by applicable licensure, certification, supervision, and organizational requirements.
Establish strong therapeutic and professional relationships with patients by providing compassionate care, education regarding diagnoses and treatment options, medication education, clinical guidance, and ongoing support throughout the treatment process.
Participate in ongoing training and professional development focused on behavioral health, psychiatric assessment, evidence-based treatment approaches, psychopharmacology, medication monitoring, and other areas necessary to support continued growth as a behavioral health provider.
Contribute to initiatives designed to improve clinical workflows, patient outcomes, access to care, documentation quality, and the overall patient experience while supporting a culture of clinical excellence and continuous improvement.
Practice within the applicable scope of the Physician Assistant license and behavioral health credentials, maintain compliance with professional and ethical standards, and follow all applicable state and federal requirements governing patient care, prescribing, documentation, supervision, and clinical practice.
Demonstrate the clinical competency, professionalism, and commitment necessary to progressively expand responsibilities within the organization. For qualified individuals pursuing a future Nurse Practitioner pathway, Health Haven may provide opportunities for mentorship, exposure to psychiatric evaluations and medication management, and professional development designed to support long-term growth within behavioral health.
Provide ongoing clinical care to adult patients experiencing behavioral health concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma-related conditions, and other psychiatric or behavioral health presentations appropriate to the provider’s training, credentials, and scope of practice.
Participate in clinical meetings, case consultations, training opportunities, quality initiatives, and organizational programs that support collaboration, continued learning, and high-quality patient care.
Other Duties as Assigned