Crisis Behavioral Health PA: Lead Assessments & Dispositions

Oakland Community Health Network; Pontiac (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakland Community Health Network seeks a Physician Assistant for its Crisis Continuum Services in Pontiac, MI. This part-time role supports assessment and treatment for individuals in behavioral health crisis within a multidisciplinary team.

The PA conducts psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and disposition planning, ensuring HIPAA compliance and quality care in crisis settings. On-site with hybrid administrative tasks, the role emphasizes trauma-informed, recovery-oriented practice.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required for Physician Assistant.
• Active MI PA license in good standing is required.
• DEA registration and BLS certification are required.
• No criminal history and attestation of license compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric assessments and manage medications within crisis workflows.
• Provide clinical disposition recommendations and ensure timely EHR documentation.
• Lead daily huddles and participate in interdisciplinary rounds to resolve barriers.
• Coordinate with hospitals, law enforcement, EMS, and community providers for safe handoffs.
• Support trauma-informed, recovery-oriented practice across teams.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Medication management

EHR documentation

HIPAA / 42 CFR Part 2

Disposition planning

Leadership & team communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Active MI PA license

DEA Registration

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Oakland Community Health Network seeks a Physician Assistant for its Crisis Continuum Services in Pontiac, MI. This part-time role supports assessment and treatment for individuals in behavioral health crisis within a multidisciplinary team.

The PA conducts psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and disposition planning, ensuring HIPAA compliance and quality care in crisis settings. On-site with hybrid administrative tasks, the role emphasizes trauma-informed, recovery-oriented practice.