Psychiatric Physician Assistant in Westminster

Axismh; Westminster (CO); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust Bonus

Provider First Support

Work-Life Balance

Clinical Autonomy

Career Growth

Modern Technology

Team-Based Care

Excellence Focus

Competitive Benefits

Job summary

Axis Integrated Mental Health in Westminster, CO is seeking a Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA) to join our interventional psychiatry team. You will perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnose, provide medication management, and coordinate referrals for Spravato and TMS, working with a collaborative psychiatry supervisor.

This hybrid role offers opportunities for clinical autonomy, leadership growth, AI-assisted documentation, and a competitive benefits package, with a base salary

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in PA studies or equivalent.
• NCCPA certification and DEA registration.
• At least two years of psychiatric/mental-health PA experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Gain proficiency in TMS treatment planning and administration.
• Develop expertise in safe Spravato administration and monitoring.
• Incorporate evidence-based lifestyle interventions into patient care.
• Assess and manage psychiatric emergencies and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.

Skills

EHR proficiency

Telehealth platforms

MS Office

Education

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Tools

EHR systems

Telehealth platforms

Microsoft Word/Excel

Job description

Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA) in Westminster

Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA)

Job Description

Base salary ranges from $130,000 to $165,000 based on experience, interventional competencies , and leadership experience .

Job type (Full-time/Exempt)

Medical specialty (Psychiatry/interventional outpatient mental health)

8am-6pm

• Robust Bonus Program: Earn meaningful performance incentives through a transparent bonus program that rewards clinical excellence, patient outcomes, productivity, and contributions to our growing interventional psychiatry program.
• Provider First Support: Focus on patient care while our dedicated administrative and clinical support teams help with scheduling, prior authorizations, patient access, and operational workflows.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoysupportivepractice with a flexible hybrid work model, no on-call responsibilities, a predictable schedule, and the ability to build a rewarding, sustainable career whilemaintainingbalance in your personal life.
• Clinical Autonomy: Practice evidence-based psychiatry with the support of experienced clinical leadership whilemaintainingthe independence to make the best decisions for your patients.
• Career Growth: Build your career through leadership opportunities, continuing education, quality improvement initiatives, and specialized training, including Interventional Psychiatry.
• ModernTechnology: Work with AI-assisted documentation, an integratedbest-in-class electronic healthrecord,and efficient workflows that reduce administrative burden.
• Team-Based Care: Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, physician assistants, therapists, psychologists, TMS andSpravatoteams, and experienced support staff to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Commitment to Excellence: Join an organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence-based behavioral healthcare with a strong focus on patient outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Competitive Benefits: Receive a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, CME support, malpractice coverage, and wellness benefits.
• Annual Base SalaryRange: $130,000 to $165,000, based on experience, interventional competencies, and leadership experience.

About Axis Integrated Mental Health

Axis Integrated Mental Health is an award-winning, mental health clinic that goes beyond standardized pharmaceutical approaches to mental health to deliver the highest standard of mental health care. We drive real change in Colorado’s mental health landscape by providing Access to interventional treatments including Spravato /Esketamine and TMS . We are committed to healing to whole communities, not just individuals.

Position Summary

As a Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA), you play a pivotal role in our mental health care team. This includes, but is not limited to, providing comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnoses , supportive therapy , medication management, Spravato /Esketamine and TMS referrals, and other evidence-based treatment interventions for adults and adolescents over fifteen years of age. You will focus on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing mental health disorders while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and a collaborating psychiatrist in accordance with applicable state regulations to promote optimal mental health and well-being.

Core Responsibilities

• ComprehensivePsychiatricCare : Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, develop evidence-based treatment plans, implementappropriate interventions, and monitor patient outcomes.
• TMS: Gainproficiencyin patient selection, treatment planning, and administration of TMS, including understanding contraindications and managing side effects.
• Spravato : Developexpertisein the safe administration ofSpravato,monitoringpatients during and after treatment, and managing potential side effects.
• Evidence-Based Patient Care: Incorporate evidence-based lifestyle interventions, including nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, and supportive psychotherapy techniques, into comprehensive patient care when clinicallyappropriate.
• Crisis Management: Assess andmanagespsychiatric emergencies, implementappropriate safetyinterventions, and follow established clinical protocols to ensure patient safety.
• Collaboration and Care Coordination: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team through case reviews, team meetings, and care coordination activities to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care andoptimizetreatment outcomes.

Qualifications and Credentials

Education: Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or completion of an accredited PA program .

Certifications: Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances .

Experience: At least two (2) years of psychiatric/mental-health PA experience is preferred .

Background & Authorization: A satisfactory background check inclusive of driving records, criminal records, employment references, education, Social Security and OIG/GSA exclusions.

Authorization to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship by the company now or in the future.

Adequate home office setup to perform administrative tasks remotely, with stable internet connectivity.

Technology and Physical Requirements

Technology: Proficiencywith electronic health record (EHR) systems and telehealth platforms.

Comfort learning and using emerging healthcare technologies, including AI-assisted clinical documentation tools. Advanced use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, and the Microsoft Office suite for administrative tasks

Remote Setup: Adequate home office setup to perform administrative tasks remotely, with stable internet connectivity.

Physical Demands: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, accommodate intermittent physical activity (including lifting up to 25 pounds, bending, and kneeling), and meet specific visual and auditory requirements necessary for patient care . L ocal travel between clinics may be required .

Disclaimer

This position description is not intended to be a contract between Axis Integrated Mental Health and the employee hired to perform the duties of this position. The document is not intended to list every task an employee in this position could be required to complete. Axis Integrated Mental Health reserves the right at its discretion to request the employee to perform duties that are not listed. The company may use this position description to evaluate the employee’s performance or make other appropriate job-related decisions.

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