Summary

The Physician Assistant - Mental Health will provide and coordinate mental health care at a community-based outpatient clinic; functioning as a consultant supporting primary care providers to address the behavioral health and health behavior needs of the primary care population; providing consultative support and recommendations regarding psychiatric medications or initiating treatment.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• The Physician Assistant - Mental Health position will provide evaluation and management for patients with complex psychiatric conditions, including those with serious mental illness
• Duties include, but are not limited to: Reviewing and addressing consultations to evaluate care processes Providing supportive psychotherapy Performing suicide risk assessments and completing safety plans for patients at risk of suicide Ordering restraints Diagnosing and treating seriously ill, multi-symptomatic patients according to mental health clinical practice guidelines Consulting with collaborating physician as needed Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (subject to change based on the needs of the facility) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized