Benefits:- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
Schedule - Hybrid / Full-time
Compensation Range - $140,000 - $160,000
Location - Orange County
Mentava 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 Mentava, the Psychiatrists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioner, Therapists, and Patient Care Coordinators provide comprehensive, collaborative, and compassionate care and are the foundation of our culture. You will have the opportunity to work a mix of office outpatient and telepsychiatry services.
About our Psychiatric Physician Assistant/ Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner:The Physician Assistant will conduct psychiatric and detoxification evaluations, provide a dual diagnosis, prescribe medication for patients with mental health diagnosis, provide and prescribe detoxification protocols depending on substance use, and attend clinical team meetings about once per week. 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 PA Does at Mentava:- Plan, organize and provide ongoing medication management and therapy for new and existing patients.
- Assures that appropriate protocols for continuous improvement are established in mental health and addiction services and monitors ongoing compliance with quality assurance standards for mental health and substance use for both inpatient and outpatient care
- Renewing and refilling medication to the best of their ability to avoid lapses in treatment.
- Educate the patient in understanding the disease process with guidance regarding preventative practices necessary to manage acute and chronic conditions.
- Work closely and maintain transparent communication with the treatment center, their clinical team, and the Mentava team.
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.
- Willing to complete training to be in compliance with prescribing regulations.
- Experience in detox, residential, and PHIOP level of care.
- Prior experience in addiction medicine required; familiarity with detox protocols and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) preferred
- Prefer but not required at least two (2) years' experience in a Behavioral Health and/or Chemical Dependency setting or demonstrated equivalent experience.
- Current BLS and ALC certification.
- Current Mantoux skin test, within less than 1 year.
- COVID-19 attestation or proof of complete vaccination.
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of clients, staff, and community members.
Flexible work from home options available.