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APRN/Physician Assistant Psychiatric
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A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
$138,671 / year median in Connecticut
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Works under the supervision of the Medical Director to evaluate, diagnose, and provide medical management for clients with co-occurring disorders, including the treatment of substance use concerns. Requirements Licensed with two years of experience with ambulatory detoxification and/or chemically supported treatment and currently licensed in Connecticut. Saturday availability a must. Experience with Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD). Must be able to work effectively across cultures and demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of Latino and African American communities. Provides psychiatric evaluations, medication monitoring and psychiatric consultation. Collects and organizes information related to individual client, family, medical, substance use and mental health history, and onset/severity of symptoms obtained from client, family members, and other pertinent treatment providers. Provides medication education for individual clients, staff, and families as necessary. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, providing consultation for clinical staff. Completes clinical and medical documentation for individual client records. Must have excellent communication both verbal and written. Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle. Salary Description $87.00 - $100 per hour