Physician Assistant

Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists Inc•Huntington Beach, CA

8d•$140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists (PNS), an outpatient private mental health group practice, is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide psychiatric-mental health care. The practice includes psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, therapists, and patient care coordinators, and emphasizes comprehensive, collaborative, and compassionate care. The role combines office-based outpatient and telepsychiatry services. The Physician Assistant diagnoses and assesses patients with psychiatric-mental health conditions, prescribes medications, develops integrated healthcare treatment plans, and manages patient care through evaluation and follow-up. The position also provides ongoing medication management, therapy, patient education, and support to families and others involved in patients’ care.

Requirements

Hold a current and valid license to practice in California.
Hold an NPI.
Have full prescription authority.
Maintain current DEA licensure.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience in a behavioral health setting, or demonstrated equivalent experience; preferred but not required.
Bilingual Spanish; highly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and provide ongoing medication management and therapy for new and existing patients.
Conduct initial in-person and telemedicine psychiatric evaluations, medication-management visits, and monitoring visits.
Renew and refill medications, to the best of their ability, to avoid lapses in treatment.
Educate patients about their disease processes and provide guidance on preventive practices for managing acute and chronic conditions.
Provide education, assistance, and support to family members and others involved with patients to increase awareness of mental and emotional illness and support rehabilitation.