Benefits:

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Position Title

Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA) / Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Job Role

Hospital Rounding & Home Health / Facility-Based Visits

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA) or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide high-quality psychiatric care through hospital rounding and home health or facility-based visits. This role focuses on assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and coordination of care for patients with mental health conditions across inpatient and community-based settings.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits in hospital, home health, and facility-based settings (e.g., SNFs, assisted living, group homes)

Diagnose and treat a broad range of psychiatric conditions

Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with state and federal regulations

Collaborate with supervising psychiatrists, primary care providers, nurses, therapists, and care teams

Perform hospital rounding and coordinate transitions of care

Document clinical encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR)

Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and medications

Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and case conferences as needed

Ensure compliance with clinical, regulatory, and organizational standards

Qualifications

Active, unrestricted PA or NP license in the state of practice

Board certification as a Psychiatric PA or Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

DEA license and prescriptive authority (or eligibility)

Experience in psychiatry, behavioral health, or mental health settings preferred

Comfortable working independently in hospital and community-based environments

Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills

Work Environment

Combination of hospital rounding and home health/facility-based visits

Flexible scheduling may be available

Travel between sites may be required

Compensation & Benefits (if applicable)

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling options

Malpractice coverage

Administrative and clinical support