Behavioral Health Physician Assistant

TAG MedStaffing; Burton (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

TAG MedStaffing is seeking a Behavioral Health Physician Assistant in Burton, MI for our client, supporting patient care, clinical assessments, and treatment within a behavioral health urgent care setting. This night shift role focuses on evaluating and managing patients with mental health conditions, including crisis intervention and medication management.

The on-site position offers a collaborative environment delivering critical care services during a part-time schedule of 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant from an accredited program.
• Active Michigan Physician Assistant license and a controlled substance license.
• NCCPA certification required.
• Minimum clinical experience in behavioral health or psychiatric care.
• Experience with crisis intervention and mental health conditions preferred.
• Familiarity with clinical documentation systems and treatment planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Prescribe and monitor medications per state regulations.
• Provide crisis intervention for acute behavioral health needs.
• Collaborate with physicians and clinical teams for patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in required systems.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluation

Medication management

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Clinical documentation

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant

Tools

EMR systems

Treatment planning tools

Job description

Job Overview - Behavioral Health Physician Assistant Compensation: $70,000 - $95,000/year Location: Burton, MI Schedule: Part-Time, 2 Nights per Week, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

TAG MedStaffing is hiring a Behavioral Health Physician Assistant in Burton, MI for our client, supporting patient care, clinical assessments, and treatment within a behavioral health urgent care setting. This night shift role focuses on evaluating and managing patients with mental health conditions, including crisis intervention and medication management. The on-site position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative clinical environment providing critical care services.

Responsibilities as the Behavioral Health Physician Assistant:

• Patient Assessment: Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnose conditions, and develop treatment plans.
• Medication Management: Prescribe and monitor medications in accordance with state regulations.
• Crisis Intervention: Provide support and intervention for patients experiencing acute behavioral health needs.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with physicians and clinical teams to deliver comprehensive patient care.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely clinical records within required systems.

Qualifications for the Behavioral Health Physician Assistant:

• Education: Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
• Licensure: Active Michigan Physician Assistant license and controlled substance license required.
• Certification: NCCPA certification required.
• Experience: Prior clinical experience in behavioral health or psychiatric care required.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience working with mental health conditions and crisis intervention preferred.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with clinical documentation systems and treatment planning tools.

Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.