Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Symetria Recovery•Joliet, IL

129d•$140,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Symetria Recovery provides outpatient substance use treatment, with a focus on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), in a welcoming setting. Its services include MAT, medically monitored psychiatric care, individual and group therapy, nursing care, and aftercare. This position primarily supports patients in Illinois, with the opportunity to provide care to patients in Texas as needed. The role provides psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing medication management for people with mental health and/or substance use disorders. Depending on experience and qualifications, the provider may also deliver MAT services. The position uses e-prescribing and telemedicine software, follows evidence-based and safe prescribing practices, and uses psychotherapy during evaluation and management visits when appropriate. It also includes clinical documentation, diagnostic procedure training, collaboration with clinic staff and the treatment team, and participation in provider meetings and training. The provider works under the applicable collaborative or supervisory agreement, with access to an attending psychiatrist for consultation, education, mentoring, and chart review.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Current Texas licensure; qualified candidates who are not licensed in Texas may receive assistance obtaining it.

Responsibilities

Use e-prescribing and telemedicine software.
Provide psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, treatment, and ongoing medication management for individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Provide MAT services when appropriate to experience and qualifications.
Complete prescription refills, prior authorizations, and other clinical documentation needed to ensure continuity of care.
Use psychotherapy in evaluation and management visits when appropriate.
Use safe prescribing practices and evidence-based treatment guidelines for psychiatric care of patients with co-occurring substance use disorders.
Complete training on the use and interpretation of available diagnostic procedures, including pharmacogenetic testing and computer-based cognition testing.
Complete and close provider documentation in the Electronic Health Records within 24 hours of each encounter.
Be available during business hours to respond to clinic staff correspondence or inquiries about psychiatric patients under the provider's care.
Attend at least 50% of monthly medical provider meetings, all mandatory company-wide meetings and trainings, and clinic treatment team meetings when clinically indicated. Meetings may be attended by phone, online, or in person.
Comply with state requirements for the collaborative or supervisory agreement between the Advanced Practice Nurse and Physician.
Participate in regular meetings with the supervising physician for education, feedback, quality improvement, mentoring, and chart review or audit; consult the physician for urgent guidance as needed.
Give clinic staff advance notice of planned absences or vacations so alternative coverage can be arranged.
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.
Work collaboratively with the treatment team using a comprehensive, patient-centered approach.
Arrive on time and wear appropriate professional attire.
Maintain HIPAA standards for protecting health information.
Perform other assigned duties.