Physician Assistant - Psychiatry (Kalispell, MT) at Aware Inc.

, Montana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Aug, 26

Salary

140000.0

Posted On

28 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychiatric Care, Patient Documentation, Psychiatric Care Planning, Diagnostic Test Interpretation, Prescriptive Authorization, Patient Advocacy, Electronic Health Records, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Clinical Evaluation, Patient Education

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to individuals in your community, we invite you to join our team at AWARE. AWARE is looking for the right person to join the team as a physician assistant. The support we provide helps the adults, children, and families we serve become active and vital members of their community while focusing on personal growth. We are a compassionate and fully engaged team that is dedicated to providing the best possible care to our clients. Our strength lies in our culture of care, and we are looking for individuals who share our commitment to providing unconditional care to those in need. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where all team members feel valued and respected. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are looking for a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply to join our team at AWARE. Principal Duties & Responsibilities: Work within a treatment team to help provide coordinated mental/behavioral health care to patients. Provide documentation of patient care in accordance with AWARE policy and professional standards, utilizing AWARE's electronic health record as outlined, trained, and assigned. Create psychiatric care plans and integrate with existing behavioral/psychotherapeutic plans/ Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests. Prescribe appropriate psychiatric medications as indicated. Recognize physical health issues and refer for patients for care as necessary. Be available to teams as a resource regarding medications and treatments. Evaluate responses to treatments and medications. Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals both inside and outside of the organization. Act as an advocate for patients both within and outside of the organization. Provide education and support to staff, patients, and families on managing psychiatric illness and disability. Maintain licensure and certification required by AWARE, the State of Montana, and the federal government. Participates in peer/record review process and other quality improvement initiatives as assigned. Performs at or above productivity benchmarks identified by AWARE so that services are sustainable. Performs other duties as assigned. Excited to join our organization?AWARE psychiatric advanced practice registered nurses earn $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year. Requirements Talents, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge and commensurate skills in providing psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and adults, including those with co-existing intellectual / developmental disabilities. Accurate and effective written and verbal communication skills, and comfort working as part of, and sharing decision-making with, a therapeutic team. Master's degree from an accredited physician assistant program; Must have APRN licensure in the state where employed or a compact party state and be board certified; Physician Assistant - Certified credential issued by the NCCPA and a post-graduate fellowship in psychiatry/mental health, Psychiatry Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ), or two (2) plus years of post-graduate, full-time, direct psychiatric clinical experience Must have prescriptive authorization Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology; readiness to learn and adapt to new technology as it is adopted by AWARE, and to provide input to the selection and implementation of such technology Ability to communicate effectively, in verbal and written form, with partners at various levels: patients, family members, physicians, members of the treatment team, and representatives of the community; Sound understanding of all federal and state regulations including HIPAA and OSHA Benefits: AWARE proudly offers an excellent benefits package, uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, professional growth, and achieving financial security. AWARE’s benefits include: Quarterly Financial Bonus Program Tuition Advancement Program Health Insurance Dental/Vision Insurance 401(k) with company match Life Insurance Wellness programs Generous paid time off DailyPay We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

Provide coordinated mental and behavioral health care to patients by creating psychiatric care plans and prescribing medications. Coordinate with healthcare professionals and advocate for patients while maintaining professional documentation standards.