Physician Assistant - Adult Psychiatry Outpatient

Family & Children's Services

2 days ago

United States$133k–186kFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Family & Children's Services as a Physician Assistant - Adult Psychiatry Outpatient in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of and fidelity to the Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) model, including its history, philosophy, structure, and purpose.

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including psychiatric history, course of illness, treatment response, mental status exams, and DSM

5 diagnosis.

Provide medication management services, including reviewing vitals, prescribing psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, and educating consumers on medication use and adherence.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Family & Children's Services as a Physician Assistant - Adult Psychiatry Outpatient.

Key Skills

Psychiatric AssessmentMedication ManagementPsychotropic MedicationCrisis InterventionTreatment PlanningIntegrated Behavioral HealthDSM-5 DiagnosisOpioid TreatmentCare CoordinationElectronic Health RecordTele-psychiatryPatient EducationMultidisciplinary CollaborationClinical Documentation

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed Physician Assistants capable of working under the supervision of an MD or DO in accordance with Oklahoma Scope of Practice guidelines. A strong understanding of co-occurring disorders and the ability to perform psychiatric assessments and medication management is required.

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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Family & Children's Services 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.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Family & Children's Services lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $134k to $187k annually.

This is approximately 47% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Assessment, Medication Management, Psychotropic Medication, Crisis Intervention, Treatment Planning, Integrated Behavioral Health, DSM-5 Diagnosis, Opioid Treatment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, manage medications, and provide crisis interventions within a CCBHC model. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and maintain accurate electronic health records.

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