What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Mental Health Physician Assistant position at The Good Shepherd Community Clinic, Inc.?
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
About Us: Good Shepherd Community Clinic (GSCC) is a patient-centered healthcare provider that aims to improve access to mental health services in our community. We are seeking a highly motivated Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA) to join our behavioral health team and contribute to providing comprehensive psychiatric care to our diverse patient population.
Mission: The GSCC exists so that the working poor and others who lack healthcare access receive quality care and improved health outcomes.
Vision: Empowering Well-Being
Core Values: Love, Respect, Fight, Resilience and Flexibility
Job Overview: The Psychiatric PA will work closely with our mental health team to provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatments, including medication management. You will play a critical role in delivering quality mental health services, ensuring patient care is comprehensive, compassionate, and in line with the highest standards. This is an in-person position based at our clinic in Ardmore, Oklahoma.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including medical history and mental health evaluations.
- Diagnose mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders and prescribe appropriate medications or treatments.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and other mental health professionals to deliver coordinated patient care.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, labs, and imaging when necessary.
- Maintain thorough and accurate patient records through the clinic’s EHR system.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with clinic policies and regulations.
- Educate patients and their families on mental health conditions and available treatment options.
- Assist in the development of treatment protocols and contribute to team case conferences and meetings.
Qualifications:
Essential:
- 1 years of experience providing direct patient care to adults and youth/child populations in psychiatry/mental health.
- Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program.
- Licensed to practice as a physician assistant in the state of Oklahoma.
- Possess or be able to obtain a valid DEA and OBNDD license.
- Familiarity with EHR systems and proficiency in documentation.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and follow quality standards (HRSA, PCMH, CMS).
Preferred:
- Experience in telemedicine.
- Familiarity with web-based prescription systems.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform patient care duties, including standing for long periods, lifting, and assisting in patient transfers if necessary.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a growing and dynamic team that values patient care and professional development.
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including healthcare, retirement, and CME opportunities.
- Opportunity for growth within the clinic.
Salary : $115,000 - $150,000
