Psych Physician Assistant

Essen Healthcare; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Essen Health Care in New York, NY, is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Physician Assistant to provide high-quality mental health care to a diverse adult population. You will focus on medication management, psychiatric evaluations, and collaborative care within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires an active New York State PA license, NCCPA certification, and at least two years of psychiatry experience.

Formación

• Active New York State PA license.
• NCCPA certification (in good standing).
• Minimum 2 years of Psychiatry experience (outpatient preferred).
• Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology.
• Excellent communication and patient-centered care skills.
• EMR experience required.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits.
• Diagnose and treat mental health conditions including Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, ADHD and Schizophrenia.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications.
• Develop and adjust treatment plans based on patient response.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and primary care teams.
• Ensure compliance with NY State regulations and organizational protocols.

Conocimientos

Active NY PA license

NCCPA certification

Psychiatry experience

Psychopharmacology knowledge

Communication skills

EMR experience

Herramientas

EMR system

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Psychiatric Physician Assistant to provide high-quality mental health care to a diverse adult patient population. This role focuses on medication management, psychiatric evaluations, and collaborative care within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits

• Diagnose and treat mental health conditions including:

  • Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, ADHD, Schizophrenia

• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications

• Develop and adjust treatment plans based on patient response

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and primary care teams

• Ensure compliance with NY State regulations and organizational protocols

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Active New York State PA license

• NCCPA certification (in good standing)

• Minimum 2 years of Psychiatry experience (outpatient preferred)

• Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology

• Excellent communication and patient-centered care skills

• EMR experience required

Preferred

• Experience in outpatient behavioral health, community mental health, or integrated care

• Experience with diverse, underserved, or high-acuity populations

• Bilingual (Spanish a plus)

Salary may reflect bonuses & incentives

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.