Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Symetria Recovery•Palos Heights, IL

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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. 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 possibility of providing care to patients in Texas as needed. Symetria will assist qualified candidates with obtaining Texas licensure if they are not currently licensed there. The role uses e-prescribing and telemedicine software and requires timely completion of clinical documentation in the electronic health record. The clinician collaborates with clinic staff and the treatment team, participates in meetings and required training, and complies with applicable licensure, prescribing, privacy, and collaborative or supervisory agreement requirements.

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.
Patient-centered approach and strong commitment to high-quality care.
Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Current Texas licensure; assistance with obtaining Texas licensure is available for qualified candidates who are not currently licensed in Texas.

Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing medication management for individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Provide medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services when appropriate to qualifications and experience.
Complete prescription refills, prior authorizations, and other clinical documentation needed to ensure continuity of care.
Use psychotherapy during evaluation and management visits when appropriate.
Follow safe prescribing practices and evidence-based psychiatric treatment guidelines for 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 record within 24 hours of each encounter.
Be available during business hours to respond to clinic staff correspondence and inquiries regarding psychiatric patients under the clinician's care.
Attend at least 50% of monthly medical provider meetings, all mandatory company-wide meetings or trainings, and clinic-level treatment team meetings when clinically indicated.
Comply with state requirements for an advanced practice nurse collaborative or supervisory agreement with a physician, as applicable.
Participate in regular meetings with the attending psychiatrist for education, feedback, quality improvement, mentoring, and chart review or audit.
Provide advance notice of planned absences or vacations so alternative coverage can be arranged.
Maintain active state and federal prescribing privileges and required continuing medical education credits.
Inform the company of changes to licensure, malpractice claim 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 duties as assigned.