Physician Assistant - OTP/MMU

Description

Now offering bonus of $5000 to full-time hires!

Who is Comprehensive Healthcare?
Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services.

What are we looking for in a Physician Assistant?
Physician Assistants at Comprehensive are part of a multidisciplinary team that provides integrated behavioral health treatment to clients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This position will support our mobile MAT and OTP services. The mobile MAT services, a new program which will help us increase access to evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorders to some of the most vulnerable members of our community. The program currently provides medication assisted treatment daily to clients incarcerated at the Yakima County Justice Center. Working from the mobile unit, administer medications to clients, provide education about prescriptions and general health needs, and monitor for intended effects and possible adverse reactions. The outpatient medication-assisted treatment program (OTP) is for individuals who are opioid-dependent. Substance use treatment at Comprehensive is evidence-based and emphasizes harm reduction & continued progress toward each individual’s recovery goals. 

Physician Assistant duties may include:

• completing initial psychiatric evaluations and assessing mental health & physical health status at routine appointments
• prescribing & monitoring psychotropic medications and educating clients & their support system about the medication’s purpose, appropriate dosage, and possible side effects 
• collaborating with each client to create an individualized treatment plan
• educating staff, clients, and other community partners about individual mental health needs 
• following trauma-informed principles in all aspects of client care
• assessing clients for safety and risk to self or others, and taking appropriate crisis intervention measures when indicated
• completing all documentation & charting in a timely, client-centered manner 
• providing treatment via telehealth to other clinics as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of MD or DO degree with residency program in addiction medicine, psychiatry, family medicine, or other relevant specialty
• Eligible for Physician & Surgeon or Osteopathic Physician & Surgeon license in Washington
• Federal DEA registration
• First Aid & CPR certification
• Valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance

What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You 
Training and Development

• A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
• Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs

Innovative Program & Services

• A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment 
• Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
• Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
• Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services

Excellent Benefits

• $5000 hiring bonus with two-year commitment
• Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
• Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
• Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
• Access to Employee Assistance Program services
• Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
• Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
• Agency-funded life and disability insurance program 
• Site eligibility for student loan repayment programs including National Health Service Corps, Nurse Corps, and various state-run programs
• Employer-funded student loan repayment assistance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Comprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions. The Human Resources department gladly offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.

Salary : $128,606 - $160,758