PSYCHIATRIC PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT- PART-TIME / DAY SHIFT

Job Description

Job Description

$2,500 Signing Bonus

Come join our team and make a difference in the lives of those in our community! Genesee Health System (GHS) is looking for energetic and caring people to join our dynamic clinical team.

We value our staff and think they deserve the best! Medical, vision and dental benefits available for a low premium cost for our staff and their dependents. We also provide an annually loaded HAS, a 5% match towards your retirement, generous paid time off AND paid holidays.

POSITION SUMMARY : We are seeking a part-time Psychiatric Physician Assistant for our Behavioral Health Urgent Care who will work the night shift once the program moves to a 24-hour operation.

Currently, this position will work within current programming hours, including rotating weekends and holidays.

The current program hours of operation are 8 : 00 a.m. - 10 : 30 p.m., and weekend hours of operation are 10 : 00 a.m. - 6 : 30 p.m.

When the program moves to 24-hour operation, all shifts will be 12-hour shifts, 8 : 00 p.m. - 8 : 00 a.m., including rotating weekends and holidays.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES :

Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer or designee, performs evaluations, diagnoses, ongoing assessments, and treatment of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, and / or developmental disabilities. Identifies client needs, makes treatment plans and referrals, and provides medication management and psycho-educational support in collaboration with existing medical staff and program; performs related work as required.

Minimum Requirements :

Educational Requirements

License Requirements

Master’s degree. Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program

Fully licensed in the State of Michigan as a Physician Assistant, has Michigan Controlled Substance License, Current MCCPA certification.

Additional Requirements :

Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and the use of a vehicle during work hours.

Essential Physical Demands :

• Vision – Position requires the ability to visually assess details at both near and far distances, as well as to perceive depth and spatial relationships with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Hearing – Position requires the ability to receive and respond to verbal communication with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Lifting, Standing, and Walking With or Without Reasonable Accommodations :

Position requires the ability to lift up to 35lbs on an occasional basis

Preferences :

Three (3) years’ experience working as a Certified Physician Assistant AND three (3) years clinical experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and / or developmental disabilities, including assessment, medication management, and crisis intervention in the outpatient or inpatient setting.

Experience working as a certified Physician Assistant in collaboration with a psychiatrist.

Veterans must submit Form DD214 to determine eligibility for Veterans’ Preference

Interested applicants must clearly show they meet the minimum qualifications.

Resume must include the following information : Name of employer, month / year you were hired, month / year you left, if the position was part-time or full-time, and the job duties you performed while in the position.

BARGAINING UNIT : NON UNION

FLSA : EXEMPT