About us:

Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists (PNS) is actively seeking a Physician Assistant to join our growing organization. We are an outpatient private mental health group practice composed of Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Therapists who are motivated to help our patients make positive changes in their lives.

At PNS, the Psychiatrists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioner, Therapists, and Patient Care Coordinators are our priority and providing comprehensive, collaborative, and compassionate care is the foundation of our culture. You will have the opportunity to work a mix of office outpatient and telepsychiatry services. We are open to new graduates.

Compensation and Benefits:

PNS offers a competitive compensation package

Medical, Dental

401K matching plan after 1 year of service

2 weeks vacation

Holiday pay

Malpractice insurance paid

Excellent upside bonus structure based on productivity.

Salary based on skill, experience, certification, and tenure of your profession.

About our Psychiatric Physician Assistant:

The Physician Assistant will diagnose, conduct assessments and prescribe medications for patients having psychiatric-mental health conditions. The role also includes developing an appropriate, integrated healthcare treatment plan and providing effective management of patient care with proper evaluation and follow-up care.

What a Psychiatric Physician Assistant Does at PNS:

Plan, organize and provide ongoing medication management and therapy for new and existing patients.

Conduct initial in-person and tele-medicine psychiatric evaluations, medication management and monitoring visits.

Renewing and refilling medication to the best of their ability to avoid lapses in treatment.

Educates the patient in understanding the disease process with guidance regarding preventative practices necessary to manage acute and chronic conditions

Provide education, assistance and support to family members and others involved with the patient to enhance awareness of mental and emotional illness and to increase their ability to contribute to the rehabilitation process.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements:

Must hold a current and valid license to practice in the State of California and hold an NPI.

Must have full prescription authority and maintain current D.E.A. licensure.

Prefer but not required at least two (2) years' experience in a Behavioral Health setting or demonstrated equivalent experience.

Bilingual Spanish is highly preferred but not required.

Location:

Mission Viejo, CA

Huntington Beach, CA

Santa Ana, CA

Orange, CA

Costa Mesa

Job Type: Full-time