Psychiatric Physician Assistants (PAs)

Job Description: Thriving Chicago North Shore Mental Wellness Center Seeks Experienced Psychiatric Physician Assistants (PAs) Here & Now Mental Wellness combines the best of traditional and emerging treatment modalities to help our clients manage stress, grief and trauma, navigate life transitions and become comfortable in their lives and careers. We are looking for smart, ambitious, empathic, curious, resilient people who happen to be accomplished Physician Assistants specializing in psychiatric care.

Key Responsibilities: Champion our integrated clinical approach through daily interactions with other clinicians and staff members and clients Refer patients for in-patient care in collaboration with the Psychiatrist Issue medication prescriptions in accordance with treatment guidelines Order laboratory tests, interpret and explain the test results to clients Provide patient education regarding medications, risks, benefits and reasonable Communicate with patients and follow-up as necessary. Required Education & Professional ExperienceMaster of Physician Assistant Studies Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences or Biology At least 2 years of experience working as a Physician’s Assistant in a Mental Preferably, has an understanding of Ketamine treatment. Desired QualitiesPassion for helping people find comfort in their skin Ability to harmonize with people with diverse backgrounds and skillsets A love of learning Good problem-solving skills, ability to figure things out on your own when needed A good sense of humor We offer competitive compensation and benefits. To learn more about this opportunity,