Psychiatric and Mental Health Physician Assistant
Arlington, Virginia, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Clinic/Private Practice
Location 30004, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 1/07/25

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/PMHNP or Physician Assistant Alpharetta, GA


We are looking for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide psychiatric

assessments and review medical histories of all newly admitted patients to our outpatient program. You will work with a well-established, board-certified psychiatrist, who functions as our chief medical officer.


Join a growing practice and work with other psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners and mental health therapists with a common goal. Full-time, four days per week would be ideal. Would also consider a part-time candidate who would commit to two full days of in-person patient care. Outpatient. No on call requirement. Weekdays only.


Sign-on bonus available. Full benefits.


Responsibilities:

Provide medical/psych assessment, evaluate and diagnose.

Review medical history with each patient assessed.

Establish diagnosis of medical conditions and complications.

Prioritize medical issues.

Recommend follow-up medical procedures and/or treatments.

Promote evidenced-based care within a healing culture for the outpatient population served and their families.

Perform professional work that requires specialized knowledge of psychiatric mental health.

Develop a nursing assessment tool to reflect the holistic needs of each client with consideration of his/her psychological, physiological, social, ethnic, cultural, educational and spiritual strengths and needs.

Provide clarification of clinical diagnosis.

Recommend treatment options.

Review patients progress.

Order diagnostic tests as appropriate, review results, and adjust treatment accordingly.


Qualifications:

Psych Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, with current state license to practice

Previous Psych experience

Must be able to conduct Psychiatric consultations

Good inter-personal skills

Integrate nursing and medical concepts in planning care for medically complicated psychiatric

patients


PREFERRED:

One (1) year of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Physician Assistant

National certification as an Advance Practice Nurse (such as ANCC) or the PA equivalent

Strong medical diagnostic and therapeutic skills in psychiatry practice

completion of an approved adult or psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program

PMHNP


Our practice is a proud member of Privia Medical Group, a national physician organization with more than 4,500+ providers with over 1,100+ locations in multiple states. Through high-performance physician groups, accountable care organizations, and population health management programs, Privia works in partnership with health plans, health systems and employers to better align reimbursements to quality and outcomes.


Contact:

Simone Bridges

Director, Provider Recruitment

Privia Medical Group

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