Psychiatry Physician Assistant

Seeking a passionate and experienced Crisis Mental Health Clinician to join Mental Health program in Columbus, GA. This program aims to provide on-scene crisis intervention, mental health assessments, and de-escalation services to individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies. The clinician will work alongside first responders to ensure individuals in crisis receive appropriate mental health care and community support.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Respond to behavioral health crisis calls in the Columbus community alongside police officers, EMTs, and firefighters.
• Conduct on-site mental health assessments to determine appropriate care interventions.
• Provide crisis de-escalation, safety planning, and short-term case management.
• Assist in connecting individuals to appropriate mental health, substance use treatment, and social services; 1013 if necessary.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and emergency medical services to divert individuals from unnecessary hospitalization or incarceration.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and referrals.
• Participate in team debriefings, training sessions, and case consultations.
• Advocate for individuals experiencing mental health crises, ensuring they receive compassionate and trauma-informed care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Shift

Monday Thursday 10:00 AM 8:00 PM

• Master s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Must hold a current LCSW, LPC, LMHC, or equivalent state licensure
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in crisis intervention, emergency psychiatric services, or community mental health settings.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, de-escalation techniques, and mental health crisis intervention models.
• Ability to work in high-stress environments and collaborate effectively with emergency responders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver s license and ability to travel within the community as needed.

• 100% Employer-Paid Medical Coverage and Long-term Disability Coverage
• No-cost Dental and Vision services at our Clinics - Additional Dental, Vision, and Short-term disability coverage is available for purchase at a reduce cost.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Competitive Salary: $69,426.00 - $86,782.00 Annually
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Expense Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

About the Community:

Enjoy a great quality of life in a growing community just 100 mi from Atlanta! Home to Columbus State University, Columbus - the second-largest city in GA, offers an abundance of outdoor activities, excellent academic options, and a vibrant uptown district with great restaurants and shopping! The Chattahoochee River also offers a number of recreational offerings for water enthusiasts. In addition to Atlanta, Columbus is also just 83 mi to Montgomery, AL, for those looking for larger city amenities.

• The hospital serves over 300k residents in western GA + eastern AL
• Columbus is 90 miles southwest of Atlanta + 40 minutes from Auburn, Alabama
• 2nd largest city in the state of Georgia offering a small town feel with the amenities of a larger city
• Great community for the outdoor enthusiast
• Top ranked public and private school options

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