Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Symetria Recovery•Palos Heights, IL

1d•$140,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Symetria Recovery is an outpatient substance abuse treatment provider focused on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and care for co-occurring mental health conditions. The Psychiatric Physician Assistant provides psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing medication management for people with mental health and/or substance use disorders. Depending on qualifications and experience, the role may also provide MAT services. The position primarily supports patients in Illinois, with the opportunity to care for Texas patients as needed; licensure assistance for qualified candidates is available. The role uses e-prescribing, telemedicine, and electronic health record software. It includes completing prescriptions, prior authorizations, and clinical documentation; applying safe prescribing practices and evidence-based guidelines; collaborating with the treatment team and supervising physician; and maintaining required licensure, prescribing privileges, continuing education, and patient privacy standards. Documentation must be completed and closed within 24 hours of each encounter.

Requirements

Current Illinois licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification, a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Psychiatry, or at least two years of experience providing psychiatric care.
Active DEA registration.
Patient-centered approach and strong commitment to high-quality care.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Maintain active state and federal prescribing privileges and CME credits as required by governing authorities.

Nice To Haves

Current Texas licensure; qualified candidates without Texas licensure may receive assistance obtaining it.

Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, treatment, and ongoing medication management for patients with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Provide medication-assisted treatment services when appropriate based on experience and qualifications.
Complete prescription refills, prior authorizations, and other clinical documentation necessary for continuity of care.
Use psychotherapy during evaluation and management visits when appropriate.
Apply safe prescribing practices and evidence-based psychiatric treatment guidelines for patients with co-occurring substance use disorders.
Complete training on available diagnostic procedures and interpretation, including pharmacogenetic testing and computer-based cognition testing.
Complete and close provider documentation in the Electronic Health Records within 24 hours of each encounter.
Respond during business hours to correspondence and inquiries from clinic staff about psychiatric patients under the APN’s care.
Attend at least 50% of monthly medical provider meetings, all mandatory company-wide meetings or trainings, and clinic treatment team meetings when clinically indicated.
Comply with state requirements for collaborative or supervisory agreements between an Advanced Practice Nurse and a physician; participate in regular education, feedback, quality improvement, mentoring, and chart review or audit with the supervising physician.
Provide advance notice of planned absences or vacations so clinic staff can arrange coverage.
Maintain active state and federal prescribing privileges and required CME credits, and inform the company of changes to licensure, malpractice claims history, prescribing privileges, or ability to perform job duties.
Collaborate with the treatment team to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care.
Arrive on time and wear appropriate professional attire.
Maintain HIPAA standards for protected health information.
Perform other duties as assigned.