The Psychiatry Physician Assistant is responsible for the care/administrative needs of mental health patients in the outpatient setting. They are a coordinator between the attending physician & the other team members to include Physician Assistants & PMH NPs, psychologists, social workers, psychotherapists, LMFTs, LPCs, addiction therapists & other clinic personnel. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Physician Assistant Basic Requirements Master's degree in any discipline or a bachelor's degree in any discipline with one year of experience as a Physician Assistant ~AND~ Successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE) (or are you in the process to taking the exam) ~AND~ Currently hold, or will hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia. Preferred Experience: Collaborating with and directing multidisciplinary teams. Experience with various modalities for patient care include face-to-face, video teleconference, and telephone calls as clinically appropriate. Experience with Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) regulations/policies/procedures, current Joint Commission (JC) Standards, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and other current internal and external accrediting body standards. Grade Determinations: Physician Assistant-I (PA-I) Experience and Education: None beyond the basic requirements. This is the entry level for PAs. Physician Assistant-II (PA-II) Experience and Education: The PA at this grade is at the intermediate grade level and has had progressively increasing responsibility and experiences. Two years of successful practice as a PA. OR Successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program sponsored by VHA Office of Academic Affiliations or other postgraduate residency programs accredited by VA, ARC-PA, U.S. Armed Forces, or another accrediting agency. OR A doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Physician Assistant-III (PA-III) Experience and Education: PAs at the PA-III grade are at the full performance level and lead and organize patient care independently, practice within multi-disciplinary teams, and coordinate all aspects of patient care across the health care system. Three years of successful practice as a PA. OR Successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program sponsored by VHA Office of Academic Affiliations or other postgraduate residency programs accredited by VA, ARC-PA, U.S. Armed Forces, or another accrediting agency and one year of professional practice as a PA. OR A doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and one year of professional practice as a PA. References: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-8 Physician Assistant Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. The full performance level of this vacancy is PA-III. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of PA-I to PA-III. Physical Requirements: Light lifting/carrying (under 15 lbs.), reaching above shoulders, walking (2 hours), use of fingers/hands, near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, hearing (aid permitted), mental/emotional stability. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service. ["Duties include, but are not limited to: Performing diagnostic evaluations, safety assessments, follow up appointments Medication prescription and reconciliation Medical work up and/or referral (including labs, physical exam, imaging) Measurement-based care Mental health education/counseling and brief therapy Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm\nCompressed/Flexible: Available\nTelework: Available. Selectee must reside in catchment area for travel to CBOCs/Main Facility as required.\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: A recruitment/relocation incentive may be available to highly qualified candidates.\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]