Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Physician Assistant
Compensation up to $90,000, based on education and experience.
- Just announced: $5,000 sign-on bonus! -
Intercept Health is a family-owned agency, headquartered in Richmond, with additional office sites in more than 15 locations across the state. Started as a single group home provider in 1996, Intercept's primary goal at that time was to "redefine the group home experience." As the needs of families and communities changed, Intercept responded with the development of the LifeBridge Continuum of Care. Now in our 26th year, Intercept Health continues to evolve through collaboration with community partners to create innovative services. Today, Intercept's 650 colleagues offer more than thirty services to meet the unique needs of youth and their families throughout Virginia. Our team members exhibit our VALUES - STOP & ASK :
• Service Excellence - "WOW" clients, customers, and coworkers.
• Team Loyalty - help others succeed.
• Ownership - "see it, own it, solve it, do it."
• Passion - inspire with positive energy and effort.
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• Authenticity - be genuine and trustworthy.
• Solution Focused - overcome challenges with creativity.
• Kindness - smile, encourage, and respect everyone.
We are currently seeking a Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Physician Assistant to perform initial and follow-up medication management assessments for clients who suffer from Psychiatric and/or Addictive symptoms. The Physician Assistant shall recommend and prescribe psychiatric and detox medications, when appropriate to clients through Tele Services and/or through direct face to face contact in an outpatient setting. The Physician Assistant should be comfortable with the patient population, function independently with minimal supervision by the Psychiatric and Buprenorphine waivered Physician.
This position is responsible for:
• Performing thorough evaluations and/or assessments.
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, drug screens, establishing and managing treatment plans, and prescribing psychiatric and or detoxification medications whenever he/she feels that it is appropriate.
• Instructing and/or counseling clients and their families with regard to their illness and treatment regimens as needed.
• Facilitating client access to other providers by recommending appropriate referrals whenever he/she feels it is necessary.
• Maintaining all certification requirements recommended by the Board of Medicine and DEA as well as understanding and complying with all current laws, rules and regulations which govern the practice of physician assistants in the State of Virginia.
Education and Experience Required: A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university; be a licensed physician assistant with current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification and Buprenorphine waiver; and have clinical experience with psychiatric and substance use populations.
We offer a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees: * Comprehensive Health Insurance options * Dental & Vision Insurance * Health and Child Care Flexible Spending Accounts * Comprehensive Employee A ssistance Program * Employer Group Life Insurance, optional buy-up insurances * Voluntary Long Term & Short-Term Disability * 401(k) Retirement Plan * Optional Pet Insurance * Paid Time Off * 8 observed holidays
Intercept Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are also committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the clients we serve. For more information about Intercept Health, please visit our website www.intercepthealth.com.
$ per YEAR Employment Type: Full-Time