Utica, New York, Mental Health Physician Assistant OpeningPosition Details
Start Date: ASAP
Position Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Hours: No nights or weekends
Practice Setting: Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), Long-Term Care (LTC), Assisted Living Facilities (ALF), and Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRF)
Join a clinician-founded and clinician-led organization established in 1979, employing more than 35,000 professionals nationwide.
Position Overview
Join a supportive behavioral health organization focused on delivering high-quality psychiatric care to older adults in post-acute and long-term care settings. This opportunity offers clinical autonomy, flexible scheduling, and strong organizational support without the administrative responsibilities of private practice.
Clinical Responsibilities
Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and mental status examinations
Diagnose and treat psychiatric, behavioral, and neurocognitive disorders in older adults
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
Evaluate behavioral and safety concerns
Provide brief interventions and behavioral management
Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams across multiple care settings
Provide onsite patient care with remote documentation capabilities
Compensation and Benefits
Estimated annual compensation: $150,000-$200,000
No cap on productivity-based income
Back-end infrastructure and clinical support provided
Industry-leading onboarding and training program
Company-issued iPad for seamless remote access and collaboration
Extensive administrative and back-office support
Local management support
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible time off
Professional liability insurance
Requirements
Active, unrestricted New York license as one of the following:
Active DEA registration or willingness to obtain
Open to new graduates and experienced PMHNPs or Psychiatric PAs
Experience working with older adults or in post-acute care preferred
What Is Great About Utica?
- Utica offers an affordable cost of living, a welcoming community, and access to beautiful outdoor recreation in Central New York. Residents can enjoy local restaurants, cultural attractions, nearby lakes and parks, and convenient access to the Adirondack Mountains, making it a great option for those seeking a balance of community living and outdoor activities.
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