Physician Assistant for Behavioral Health
Job Description
About the Role
Join Mid Cities Psychiatry as a Physician Assistant for Behavioral Health in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Will be seeing patients in an outpatient clinic Must be able to evaluate, identify, diagnose and treat patients with behavioral or emotional disorders for ages 16 and up Must be able to conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication and evaluate treatment results Must be able to coordinate/communicate with the interdisciplinary team which includes physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and a team of therapists in managing patient challenges/behavioral dysfunction At least 2 years of experience in the clinical settings Completing the notes in the timely fashion Full Time Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm No Call No Weekends Culture & Environment: Mid Cities Psychiatry has a structured environment having a culture where all our team members strive to work with each other.
- conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication and evaluate treatme.
Requirements
- motivated, collaborative, curious, and proactive Responsive to a fast
- paced environment Must have a working knowledge of EMR/EHR At least 2 years of experience in the clinical settings Bi
Benefits & Compensation
- respected team of professional providers in the field of mental health! Mid Cities Psychiatry specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health illnesses, including treatment
- motivated, collaborative, curious, and proactive Responsive to a fast
- paced environment Must have a working knowledge of EMR/EHR At least 2 years of experience in the clinical settings Bi
- lingual is a plus Eligibility is currently open to: U. S. Citizens U. S. Lawful Permanent Residents Foreign nationals who are in the U. S. at the time of application and on a valid J1 visa
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No call required.
- No weekends required.
Apply to join Mid Cities Psychiatry as a Physician Assistant for Behavioral Health.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant for Behavioral Health at Mid Cities Psychiatry a 3.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Primary Care physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Primary Care position at Mid Cities Psychiatry is open to physician assistant candidates.
Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.
Compensation Analysis
Mid Cities Psychiatry lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $92k to $140k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($92k–$140k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Evaluation, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Medication Prescription, Interdisciplinary Team Coordination, Clinical Collaboration, EMR/EHR Knowledge, Self-Motivated. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients aged 16 and older with behavioral or emotional disorders in an outpatient clinic setting. Responsibilities include conducting thorough psychiatric evaluations, developing treatment plans, prescribing medication, and coordinating car...
Benefits package: 401(k) Matching, Bonus Based On Performance, Competitive Salary, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Opportunity For Advancement, Paid Time Off, Training & Development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Primary Care physician assistant jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
1mo ago
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