Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA)

Denova Collaborative Health; Tucson (AZ); Sur place; USD 160 000 - 165 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Holiday pay, PTO, life insurance

Disability insurance

Licensure/CME reimbursement

Malpractice and liability insurance

Employee wellness program

Team member discounts

Résumé du poste

Denova Collaborative Health is seeking a compassionate Psychiatric Physician Assistant to join our outpatient and tele-psych care team in Tucson, AZ. You will work with physicians to assess, diagnose, and treat patients across the lifespan with mental health challenges, whether in person or virtually, contributing to expanded access to compassionate, person-centered care.

The role involves prescribing under physician direction, providing education, and implementing evidence-based regimens, with

Qualifications

• Active Arizona Physician Assistant license and NCCPA certification.
• DEA registration and NPI required for credentialing.
• One to five years of clinical experience preferred.
• Able to document in an electronic medical record (EMR).
• Willing to be trained in Spravato and support related patients.

Responsabilités

• Responds to and initiates care for those requiring mental health services across Denova facilities.
• Identifies patient mental health problems and prescribes treatment under physician direction.
• Implements mental health services using regimens approved by a psychiatrist.
• Provides mental health education to patients, healthcare, and medical staff.
• Conducts health/behavioral health assessments, including differential diagnoses and prognosis, and plans treatment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Excellent communication

EMR documentation

Project management

Analytical thinking

Spravato training

Bilingual Spanish

Formation

PA degree or equivalent

Arizona PA license

NCCPA certification

DEA registration

NPI

Outils

EMR systems

Description du poste

Job Purpose

We are seeking a compassionate and collaborative Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing outpatient and tele-psych care team. In this role, you will work alongside physicians and other behavioral health professionals to assess, diagnose, and treat individuals across the lifespan facing mental health challenges. You’ll play a key role in expanding access to quality, person-centered care, helping clients take important steps toward healing and wellness. Whether you’re meeting patients in person or virtually, your clinical expertise and empathetic approach will make a lasting impact.

Reporting To

Psychiatry Clinical Director

What You Will Do

• Responds to and initiates care for those requiring mental health services throughout Denova facilities.
• Identifies patient mental health problems and prescribes treatment under the direction of a physician.
• Implements mental health services utilizing therapeutic regimens approved by a psychiatrist.
• Provides mental health education to patients, healthcare, and medical staff.
• Provide health/behavioral health assessments (including differential diagnoses and prognosis), treatment recommendations, and treatment planning for clients across program types.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Need From You

• Active Arizona Physician Assistant license, current NCCPA certification, DEA registration, and NPI required for credentialing purposes.
• Must be willing to begin employment once credentialing is near completion. Credentialing timeline may vary between 3–6 months, depending on provider status (new vs. existing).
• Bachelor's degree or a master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program, or equivalent PA education meeting Arizona licensure requirements.
• One to five years of clinical experience preferred.
• Must have fluency in documenting an electronic medical record.
• Must have active CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Strong project management skills, including complex projects resulting in measurable program growth.
• Excellent communication skills
• Possess a valid fingerprint clearance card and have a recent tuberculosis test on file.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities are required.
• Position is to help support Spravato and candidate must either be trained in Spravato or willing to be trained and support these patients.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required.

Your Work Schedule

• Schedules are subject to business needs.
• Business hours based on either 4x10 schedule or 8x5 schedule
• Location: San Rafael – Tucson, AZ6565 E. Carondelet Dr Suite 215, Tucson AZ 85710.

Perks of Being Part of Denova

• Comprehensive low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement plan with a 3.5% company match.
• Enjoy holiday pay, PTO, and life insurance benefits.
• Protect your future with long and short-term disability options.
• Stay ahead with licensure/CME reimbursement.
• Benefit from a rewarding pay structure and comprehensive malpractice and liability insurance.
• We offer an employee wellness program and fantastic discounts for all Denova team members.
• And there's so much more waiting for you!

Denova Collaborative Health LLC is an integrated primary care and behavioral health practice based in the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area. Our comprehensive virtual care services are available for residents throughout the entire state of Arizona. We provide a “whole person” approach to health and promote collaboration among our team of primary care providers and specialists. Our unique service integration of primary care, behavioral health, addiction medicine, and wellness enables our team to provide better health outcomes.

Starting Compensation

$160,000 – $165,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.