Psych APP Job Stockton/Sacramento -No Call

Company: DAIYA Healthcare
Location: Elk Grove
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Psychiatric-Mental Health opening in Elk Grove, California. This and other physician assistant jobs brought to you by DocCafe.com

Growing Multi-specialty group Expanding in California--Generous Compensation Package
Job Summary:
The psychiatric Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) is a mental health professional responsible for diagnosing mental illness and providing treatment for mental and behavioral issues. Their duties include performing mental health assessments, discussing symptoms with patients to determine a diagnosis and prescribing medication to correct chemical imbalances in the patient's brain.
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  • Examines patient, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis of emotional, mental and behavioral disorders.
    
  • Use a variety of methods to evaluate a patient, such as interviewing the patient, their family or clinical staff members.
    
  • Develop a treatment plan according to the patient's needs and extent of emotional, social, cognitive, developmental or behavioral disorder.
    
  • Treat a patient using psychotherapeutic methods and medication, monitoring the effects of any medication and adjusting treatment where necessary.
    
  • Evaluates patients who receive psychotropic medications for behavioral interventions and gradual dose reductions in an effort to discontinue these medications. (F758)
    
  • Evaluates patients for history of trauma and assist with the development of a plan to provide culturally competent, trauma-informed care in accordance with professional standards of practice and accounting for the patient's experiences and preferences in order to eliminate or mitigate triggers that may cause re-traumatization. (F699)
    
  • Administers and orders diagnostic tests such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results.
    
  • Consult with the patient's primary care physician, nurses or other health care providers.
    
  • Exercises professional judgment regarding consultation with supervising physicians concerning appropriate treatment.
    
  • Prescribes psychotropic medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and federal regulations.
    
  • Provides crisis intervention when needed.
    
    
    Required Skills/Abilities:
    
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    • Demonstrated competency dealing with adults, and geriatric patients.
      
    • Sensitivity and perceptiveness
      
    • Deductive and inductive reasoning skills
      
    • Good written and verbal communication skills
      
    • Listening skills
      
    • Ability to remain calm under stress
      
    • Empathy and compassion
      
    • Knowledge of psychotropic medications
      
    • Knowledge of federal regulations dictating practice in SNF and ALF settings
      
      
      Education and Experience:
      
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      • State accreditation as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (PA-C)
        
      • DEA
        
        
        Physical Requirements:
        
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        • Intermittent periods of standing, walking and moving.
          
        • Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.
          
          Please contract me if you're interested
          Harmeet
          
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