Physician Assistant (Mental Health)

Job Title

Mental Health Physician Assistant

Duties

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. The Mental Health Physician Assistant conducts medication management of individuals who present with primarily psychiatric illnesses and concerns, however, collaboration with other medical services for patients with other medical concerns may be necessary.

• Incumbent will be asked to utilize therapeutic techniques in addition to the usage of medication to assist in the care of the patient.
• Incumbent will also be asked to treat walk-in patients in Primary Care, Specialty Clinics and Emergency Department as well as for patients known to Mental Health Service.
• Incumbent will be asked to assess patients to determine appropriateness of care, including the utilization of inpatient psychiatric care as well as outpatient care or psychiatric collaborative care while admitted to medical/surgical inpatient.
• All clinical activities will be consistent with the incumbent's specific clinic privileges.
• Clinical duties include medical evaluation of patients. When engaged in psychodiagnostic evaluation, incumbent conducts and documents clinical interviews.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:30am-4:00pm. Alternative work hours, if desired, should be agreed upon at the time of hire.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.