Psychiatric Physician Assistant — Independent Patient Care

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) to join our psychiatry team. The PA provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, including prescribing psychiatric medications, and works within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high‑quality mental health care.

Candidates should have graduated from an accredited PA program and hold Texas PA licensure.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant training program.
• Texas licensure as a Physician Assistant is required.
• Minimum 1 year of psychiatric PA experience; 2 years in outpatient psychiatry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and evaluations.
• Collaborate with supervising psychiatrist to develop and implement care plans.
• Provide medication management within established protocols, including prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications.
• Educate patients and families about medications, disease processes and health maintenance.
• Perform related duties and adapt to changing requirements.

Skills

Effective communication

Data collection

Interpersonal skills

Clinical decision making

Initiative and time management

Education

Accredited PA program

Texas PA licensure

Job description

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) to join our psychiatry team. The PA provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, including prescribing psychiatric medications, and works within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high‑quality mental health care.

Candidates should have graduated from an accredited PA program and hold Texas PA licensure.