Psychiatric Physician Assistant

Symetria Recovery•Chicago, IL

5d•$125,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Symetria Recovery is the #1 outpatient rehab in Illinois and Texas, founded on the beliefs that addiction is a disease, co-occurring mental health conditions should be addressed, and patients deserve respect. We provide comprehensive substance abuse treatment with a focus on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in a welcoming outpatient setting. Our bundled-service delivery model offers unlimited clinical services, including MAT, medically monitored psychiatric care, individual and group therapy, nursing care, and ongoing aftercare. We primarily use Buprenorphine products but also offer Methadone and other FDA-approved medications for addiction.

Requirements

Current Illinois licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) required.
Must hold a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification, a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Psychiatry, or possess a minimum of two years of experience providing psychiatric care.
Active DEA registration.
Patient-centered approach with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality care.
Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Opportunity to provide care to patients in Texas as needed.
Assistance with obtaining Texas licensure will be provided for qualified candidates who are not currently licensed in Texas.

Responsibilities

Utilize e-Prescribing software and telemedicine software.
Provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing medication management for individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders. May also provide medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services depending on experience and qualifications.
Complete prescription refills, prior authorizations, and other required clinical documentation to ensure continuity of care.
Utilize psychotherapy in the context of Evaluation/Management visits when appropriate.
Utilize safe prescribing practices and evidence-based treatment guidelines for psychiatric care of patients with co-occurring substance use disorders.
Complete training on utilization and result interpretation of available diagnostic procedures (e.g., Pharmacogenetic testing and Computer-based Cognition Testing).
Ensure timely completion and closure of provider documentation within the Electronic Health Records within 24 hours of the encounter.
Be available during business hours to answer correspondence or inquiries from Symetria Recovery clinic staff regarding psychiatric patients being cared for by APN.
Attend at least 50% of all monthly medical provider meetings. Attend all mandatory company-wide meetings or trainings. Attend clinic-level treatment team meetings whenever clinically indicated.
Comply with all state requirements of a collaborative/supervisory agreement for Advanced Practice Nurse with Physician. The attending psychiatrist will meet regularly with the APN for education, feedback, quality improvement, mentoring, and chart review/audit. The supervising physician will be available for urgent consultation and guidance.
Ensure advanced notice is given for any pre-planned absences or vacations so that alternative coverage can be arranged.
Maintain active state/federal prescribing privileges and CME credits as required by the relevant governing authority. Inform the Company of any changes to licensure, malpractice claims history, prescribing privileges, or ability to perform job duties.
Work collaboratively with the treatment team in a comprehensive and patient-centered approach to care.
Arrive to work on time and in appropriate professional attire.
Maintain HIPAA standards for privacy of protected health information.
Perform any and all assigned duties.