Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Position overview

Mindify is seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Psychiatric Physician Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of delivering evidence-based, holistic mental health care. You will work collaboratively with psychiatrists, therapists, and care coordinators to provide comprehensive evaluations, medication management, and therapeutic support to a diverse patient population.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Comprehensive Assessments

• Conduct thorough initial psychiatric evaluations, including mental status exams, psychiatric histories, and risk assessments.
• Diagnosis &
• Treatment: Formulate accurate diagnoses based on DSM-5-TR criteria and develop individualized, patient-centered treatment plans.
• Medication
• Management: Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications. Order and interpret laboratory tests (e.g., metabolic panels, drug levels) to ensure patient safety and efficacy.
• Collaborative
• Care: Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care with therapists and primary care providers, ensuring a "whole-person" approach.
• Therapeutic
• Support: Provide psychoeducation to patients and families regarding diagnoses and treatment options; offer brief supportive counseling and crisis intervention as needed.
• Documentation: Maintain timely and accurate electronic medical records (EMR) in compliance with HIPAA and Mindify’s clinical standards.

Qualifications

• & SKILLS
• Education: Master’s degree from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Licensure: Current, unencumbered license to practice as a PA in [State].
• Certification: Board certification by the NCCPA (PA-C). A CAQ in Psychiatry is highly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in psychiatry (outpatient experience preferred).
• Clinical Acumen: Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology and the ability to manage complex cases (e.g., mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD).
• Tech-Savviness: Proficiency with EMR systems and comfort with telehealth platforms.

CORE COMPETENCIES • Empathy