Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician Assistant - Archway Physician Recruitment

Psychiatric Mental Health NP opening in Bend, OR Full-time, permanent position 3 years: A minimum of three years experience Education Required: Masters or better Licenses & Certifications Required: CPR, DEA Certificate, Driver's License, Psychiatric NPMedical Center prides itself on being an innovative health system that pioneers unique and creative ways to provide and improve patient access to health care. Since our founding in 2002 we have proudly served insured and uninsured patients regardless of age, ethnicity, or income. We focus on a holistic approach to patient care by incorporating behavioral health, pharmacy, and nutrition support to serve patients in the most meaningful way. At Medical Center, you will work with incredibly dedicated and mission-centered peers and be part of a dynamic team based environment. Medical Center offers more than just a job, it is a lifestyle. A lifestyle of serving others. A lifestyle of being an integral part of your community. A lifestyle that offers work/life balance. A lifestyle of enjoying the outdoors! Central Oregon offers over 300 days of sunshine a year, so enjoy a PTO day on the mountain, biking/hiking trails, or the river! A lifestyle that improves lives, including yours. Of course, we also offer a great benefit package! Opportunity: Provides psychiatric care to patients in a primary care clinic, diagnosing, triaging, and providing prescription medications for a complex patient population with behavioral and mental health diagnoses. Develops treatment plans and provides brief intervention strategies for patients. Collaborates and consults with medical providers, behavioral health consultants, mental health providers, and other care partners to ensure safe, effective, high quality treatment for patients. Responsibilities: Provides direct patient care within the scope of psychiatry in an outpatient primary care setting. Examines, diagnoses, and treats acute and chronic mental health conditions. Uses current evidence-based guidelines in creating diagnostic and treatment plans; utilizing tools such as Up to Date. Maintains accurate electronic health records of patients and completes documentation in timely manner. Skills & Knowledge: Experience working with low-income populations preferred. Experience working on computers including typing/keyboarding skills. Excellent customer service skills and ability to effectively and respectfully handle dissatisfied patients. Ability to manage multiple tasks. Knowledge of health insurance plans. Ability to analyze and solve problems. Ability to train and teach staff. Knowledge of standard office policies and procedures. Knowledge of regulatory requirements including CLIA and OSHA standards. Ability to work with practice management software.