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Job description
Overview
Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state's most vulnerable and underserved residents.
Founded in 1999, we've grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women's health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.
We're looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you're a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there's a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Psychiatric Physician Assistant to provide high-quality mental health care to a diverse adult patient population. This role focuses on medication management, psychiatric evaluations, and collaborative care within a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
Conduct psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits
Diagnose and treat mental health conditions including:
Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, ADHD, Schizophrenia
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications
Develop and adjust treatment plans based on patient response
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and primary care teams
Ensure compliance with NY State regulations and organizational protocols
Qualifications
Required Qualifications Active New York State PA license
NCCPA certification (in good standing)
Minimum 2 years of Psychiatry experience (outpatient preferred)
Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology
Excellent communication and patient-centered care skills
EMR experience required
Preferred
Experience in outpatient behavioral health , community mental health, or integrated care
Experience with diverse, underserved, or high-acuity populations
Bilingual (Spanish a plus)
Salary may reflect bonuses & incentives
Equal Opportunity Employer
Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.
Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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