Physician Assistant Psychiatric
Company: Maricopa County
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: October 16, 2024
Job Description:
Posting Date10/09/24Application Deadline10/23/24Pay
Range$121,000 - $181,500 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience
and internal equity with other employees within the same job
classification. This position is not eligible for overtime
compensation.Job TypeUnclassifiedDepartmentCorrectional HealthAbout
the PositionAre you looking to work in a collaborative environment
with other medical and mental health professionals? Do you want a
position where you can make a positive difference in the lives of
others? If so, Correctional Health Services in Phoenix, Arizona,
may be the place for you.Correctional Health Services, one of the
largest county jail healthcare systems, is seeking a Psychiatric
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric NP) or a Psychiatric Physician
Assistant (Psychiatric PA) for an exciting opportunity to work with
incarcerated individuals. The Psychiatric NP or PA will work within
an interdisciplinary team to provide integrated health care to
patients navigating the judicial system. A Psychatric NP or PA
working within CHS has the opportunity to impact people when they
are at their most difficult times, giving the Psychiatric NP or PA
a unique ability to make substantial positive changes in the lives
of incarcerated individuals, their families, and the
community.About UsCorrectional Health Services (CHS) is an
industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated
population, providing medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric
care, and substance abuse treatment (i.e., Medication-Assisted
Treatment, and Opioid Treatment Program). Our department's culture
promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We
challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers,
and advance their expertise.Proud to Offer
- Work with a greater purpose
- Tuition reimbursement
- Exceptional work-life balance
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa
County
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying
dependents
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium
discounts
- Employee discounts for goods and services
- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement
System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly
contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
- Learn more atWe Require
- One year of Psychiatric or Corrections experience as a Nurse
Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Graduate of a nationally accredited school of Nursing and a
valid, unrestricted license to practice as a Psychiatric Mental
Health Nurse Practitioner issued by the Arizona State Board of
Nursing OR Bachelor's degree and completion of an accredited
physician assistant program. Valid, unrestricted license to
practice medicine in the State of Arizona issued by the Arizona
Regulatory Board of Physician AssistantsWe Also Value
- Experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in a
psychiatric or mental health care setting
- Experience providing medical care in a correctional
environment
- Experience working with incarcerated individuals
- Experience working with mentally ill patients in an
institutional environment
- Clozapine REMS certifiedJob Contributions
- Evaluates new admissions to reach a diagnosis and treat
identified mental illness
- Re-evaluates patients under care to refine diagnosis and
treatment as indicated
- Prescribes medications following the CHS Pharmacy Formulary and
within FDA guidelines
- Documents evaluation, treatment, and other patient interactions
clearly and thoroughly, and in compliance with licensure and
accreditation requirements
- Provides orders for emergency intervention (therapeutic
restraints and/or emergency medications) when necessary for patient
safety.
- Participates in the management of patients who require
involuntary treatment including, but not limited to initiating
Court-ordered evaluation and ordering the administration of
involuntary medications
- Participates as a member of the Medical and Mental Health
Interdisciplinary Treatment team, assist in developing Special
Needs Treatment Plans, coordinate with the Forensic Team for any
patients in a forensic program, and work with the medical staff to
manage medical problems, which may include providing basic medical
care and participation in interdisciplinary team meetings
- Schedules patients for continuing psychiatric services
appropriate to the level of care and current acuity to improve and
maintain the best possible level of functioning
- Participates in peer review, in-service training, quality
improvement processes, and other meetings necessary to improve
patient care.
- Participates in the development of psychiatric protocols and
clinical practice guidelines to ensure medical services are
provided in a cost-effective manner that is consistent with
psychiatric standards and appropriate for the correctional
setting
- Assists with preparation for licensure and accreditation
surveys
- Maintains licensure, certifications, and other
credentialing
- Provides coverage for all jail areas when need is determined by
administrationWorking Conditions
- The work and social environment will consist of constantly
being indoors in a confined area handling multiple or complicated
tasks in a teamwork atmosphere managing a high volume of work and
time pressures with interruptions, frequently changing duties, and
unscheduled tasks
- Position will frequently work in close physical proximity with
others and will occasionally be isolated, in a dangerous
environment, experience physical emergencies or traumatic subject
matter, experience chemicals or fumes, smoke or dust, wet or damp
areas, stairs or ladders
- Must be able to work inside a jail and pass a fingerprint
background check
- Must maintain CPR certification and get on the floor to perform
CPR/chest compressions push medical equipment, climb stairs, and
lift a patient onto a gurney
- May require travel between work locations
- Ability to obtain a DEA license to prescribe Schedule II, III,
and IV narcotic certification upon hire
- Ability to obtain a CPR certification upon hire
- Ability to obtain an NPI number upon hire
- A Psychiatric NP will also need: Current American Nurse
Credentialing Center (AANC) certification in Advanced Nursing
Practice as an Adult or Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner
- A Psychiatric PA will also need: Certificate of Added
Qualification in PsychiatrySelection Procedure
- Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
- Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit
online applications
- Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their
Workday online application profile
- Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint
investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and
alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as
safety-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity
employer.Apply Now!
Keywords: Maricopa County, Prescott Valley , Physician Assistant Psychiatric, Healthcare , Phoenix, Arizona
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