Psychiatric PA

Sunshine Enterprise USA LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a qualified Physician Assistant to provide specialized psychiatric care in a correctional setting in Arizona. The ideal candidate will have a current PA license, relevant board certification, and at least one year of experience in psychiatric care. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans and participating in patient education, ensuring a high standard of care. This is a key role in delivering essential services to those with mental health needs.

Qualifications

• Current, valid, unrestricted license as a PA issued by the State of Arizona.
• Current DEA/Controlled Substance Registration Certificate.
• Minimum one year of past work experience in psychiatric care.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialized psychiatric care to mental health patients.
• Develops individualized treatment plans based on patient history.
• Manages and records patient care in the electronic health record.

Skills

Psychiatric care

Patient education

Electronic health records management

Education

Graduation from an accredited PA program

Board Certification from NCCPA

Job description

About Sunshine Enterprise USA LLC

We strive to be the premier national business solution for our clients, associates and business partners.

Connecting Great Companies with Great People

Founded on the principle that the right person in the right role can change everything, SEU-USA is more than just a staffing agency. Consequently, we are a strategic partner dedicated to building the powerful workforces that drive business success across the USA.

Job Description:

• Provides direct specialized psychiatric care and treatment to mental health patients in a correctional/jail setting under the supervision of a licensed physician.
• Collects and records a complete medical and mental health history and develop an individualized treatment plan.
• Provides education in a manner that enhances one to learn about their disease or chronic condition.
• Delivers direct patient care, managing questions from nursing staff, and completing queue work in the electronic health record.
• Provides competent psychiatric diagnosis, care, and treatment for mentally ill individuals.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma/transcripts to support graduation from an accredited PA program.
• Current, valid, unrestricted license as a PA issued by the State of Arizona.
• Current, completed PSV from the Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants.
• Current completed Board Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); with Certificate of Added Qualifications in Psychiatry.
• Current DEA/Controlled Substance Registration Certificate to prescribe Schedule II, III, and IV drugs.
• Current, completed NPI verification.
• Current, completed fit testing for N95 particulate respirators.
• Current completed Delegation Agreement.
• Minimum one year of past work experience in this position.