Job Description
Journey Health Systems and Deerfield Behavioral Heath are looking for a Physician Assistant who, under the supervision of a qualified psychiatrist, performs clinical and administrative duties within the scope of practice of licensure and privileges for clients of the assigned program.
Full or Part-time positions are available in Centre, Blair, and Mifflin counties.
Deerfield Behavioral Health, an affiliate of Journey Health System, provides positive changes in children's and adults' lives. Deerfield employs a full spectrum of clinical experts including Psychiatrists, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNPs), Physician Assistants, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors and support staff. We offer a unique blend of diagnostic, therapeutic, and contract behavioral health services, including: Outpatient mental health therapy for individuals, couples & families, Outpatient D&A abuse treatments, Psychiatric medication management & therapy, Psychiatric contracting services with psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, specialized residences, health centers & skilled nursing facilities.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program with certification
- Unrestricted licensure as Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Approved Written Agreement between the Primary Supervising Psychiatrist and the PA
- DEA registration
- Ability to have medical liability coverage
- Current continuing education requirements met
- Current approved credentialing for privileges in pertinent facilities
- Experience with adult mental health, IDD populations strongly preferred
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires an active driver's license and a DMV check that is clear. Position may require travel in the communities served or state of Pennsylvania for position requirements 10-15% of the time.
BENEFITS for full-time:
- Excellent Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Personal Days
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (if you are eligible)
- Verizon Wireless Discount
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- And More!
For part-time:
- Retirement Plan
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (if you are eligible)
- Verizon Wireless Discount
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- And More!
Deerfield Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Joint Commission accredited, and a Trauma Informed Care agency providing the best support to our clients and staff. Our Services and employment are provided in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to Race, Sex, Color, National Origin, Ancestry, Religious Creed, Disability and Age.
http://www.journeyhealth.org/ , http://www.deerfieldbehavioralhealth.org/
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