About the Position:

A well-established public health organization in southeastern Michigan is seeking a Psychiatric Physician Assistant to join its Behavioral Health Urgent Care team in a full-time, night shift role. This is a unique opportunity to work within a high-impact, community-based setting focused on providing crisis intervention, assessment, and medication management for individuals facing serious and persistent mental illness and developmental disabilities.

Note: This position is exclusively for Certified Physician Assistants. Nurse Practitioners are not being considered.

The successful candidate will begin with comprehensive daytime training during standard programming hours and will transition to the permanent three 12-hour night shift schedule once the facility moves to its 24/7 operational model. Despite the shift structure, full-time employees will receive compensation for 40 hours per week.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about behavioral health, who thrives in fast-paced clinical environments, and is committed to serving underserved populations with compassion and clinical excellence.

Location Highlights:

Located in Mid-Michigan, this role is based in a city undergoing significant revitalization, with renewed investments in healthcare, infrastructure, education, and the arts. The area boasts a low cost of living, strong community networks, and is home to several cultural institutions, including museums, colleges, and performing arts venues. It's an ideal setting for those who value both professional impact and quality of life.

Requirements:

• Certified Physician Assistant

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a PA

• At least 3 years of clinical experience working with individuals who have severe and persistent mental illness and/or developmental disabilities

• Proven experience in assessment, crisis management, and medication management in outpatient or inpatient behavioral health settings

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range: $113,064 – $151,752 annually

• Potential signing bonus available

• No-premium medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents

• Up to $2,500 HSA contribution annually

• 5% employer match for retirement plans

• Generous PTO (19.5 days/year) plus paid holidays

• Supportive work culture in a mission-driven organization that values employee wellbeing and professional growth

If you are an experienced Psychiatric PA looking to make a meaningful difference in a dynamic and evolving community mental health setting, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a progressive and supportive team.