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Job Description
Job Description
Psychiatric-Mental Health Physician Assistant – PACE / Geriatric Psychiatry
Position Overview
Seeking a Psychiatric-Mental Health Physician Assistant (PA) with a psychiatric and mental health background to provide comprehensive psychiatric and behavioral healthcare services to vulnerable seniors through a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).
This full-time, hybrid position focuses on delivering holistic, patient-centered mental healthcare to older adults while supporting their ability to remain independent and continue living in their homes and communities.
Under the direction of the Medical Director, the provider will collaborate with physicians and an interdisciplinary team (IDT) to conduct psychiatric assessments, evaluate mental health conditions, develop individualized treatment plans, and coordinate ongoing behavioral healthcare services.
The role includes both in-person and telehealth psychiatric assessments, consultation with physicians, and coordination of care across community-based and long-term care settings.
Compensation: 125K-165K USD with the possibility of sign on bonus
Assignment Details
Location: Fresno, California
Provider Type: Physician Assistant (PA)
Specialty: Psychiatric-Mental Health / Geriatric Psychiatry
Practice Setting: Community-Based Healthcare / PACE Program
Position Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Patient Population: Frail and Elderly Adults
Care Model: Value-Based / Interdisciplinary Behavioral Healthcare
Reports To: Medical Director
Schedule
Position Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
In-Person Coverage: As Required for Patient Assessments and Clinical Responsibilities
Telehealth: Psychiatric Assessments and Consultations
Nursing Home Visits: Based on Patient Needs and Established Care Standards
Care Coordination: Participation in 24-Hour Care Delivery Planning
Patient Population
Older Adult and Geriatric Patients
Frail and Elderly Individuals
Seniors With Psychiatric and Behavioral Health Conditions
Patients With Complex Medical and Mental Health Needs
Individuals Requiring Psychiatric Evaluation and Treatment
Nursing Home Residents
Patients Transitioning From Acute or Long-Term Care Settings
Seniors Receiving Community-Based Medical and Behavioral Healthcare
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Psychiatric Consultation and Mental Health Services to Program Participants
Evaluate Psychiatric Illnesses and Behavioral Health Conditions
Provide Psychiatric Counseling and Treatment
Perform Comprehensive In-Person and Telehealth Psychiatric Assessments in Collaboration With Physicians
Collaborate With the Interdisciplinary Team to Develop Individualized Patient Care Plans
Coordinate Psychiatric and Behavioral Healthcare Services
Collaborate With Physicians on Psychiatric Treatment Decisions
Coordinate Discharge Planning From Acute and Long-Term Care Settings
Refer Patients to Psychiatrists When Clinically Indicated
Oversee Patient Care in Nursing Homes in Collaboration With Physicians
Conduct Nursing Home Visits Based on Patient Needs and Established Standards
Provide Psychiatric Consultation and Clinical Guidance to Interdisciplinary Team Members
Communicate Changes in Patient Conditions to the Healthcare Team
Participate in Collaborative Care Planning and Treatment Decisions
Assist in Coordinating 24-Hour Patient Care Delivery
Promote Continuity of Psychiatric and Medical Care Across Healthcare Settings
Required Clinical Skills
Psychiatric-Mental Health Assessment
Psychiatric Illness Evaluation
Behavioral Health Treatment
Psychiatric Counseling
Geriatric Mental Healthcare
Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessments