Psychiatric Mental Health Physician Assistant Job at The Good Shepherd Community Clinic, Inc., Ardmore, OK

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  • The Good Shepherd Community Clinic, Inc.
  • Ardmore, OK

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition assistance
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness resources

About Us: Good Shepherd Community Clinic (GSCC) is a patient-centered healthcare provider that aims to improve access to mental health services in our community. We are seeking a highly motivated Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA) to join our behavioral health team and contribute to providing comprehensive psychiatric care to our diverse patient population.

Mission: The GSCC exists so that the working poor and others who lack healthcare access receive quality care and improved health outcomes.

Vision: Empowering Well-Being

Core Values: Love, Respect, Fight, Resilience and Flexibility

Job Overview: The Psychiatric PA will work closely with our mental health team to provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatments, including medication management. You will play a critical role in delivering quality mental health services, ensuring patient care is comprehensive, compassionate, and in line with the highest standards. This is an in-person position based at our clinic in Ardmore, Oklahoma.

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including medical history and mental health evaluations.
  • Diagnose mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders and prescribe appropriate medications or treatments.
  • Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, and other mental health professionals to deliver coordinated patient care.
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests, labs, and imaging when necessary.
  • Maintain thorough and accurate patient records through the clinics EHR system.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with clinic policies and regulations.
  • Educate patients and their families on mental health conditions and available treatment options.
  • Assist in the development of treatment protocols and contribute to team case conferences and meetings.
Qualifications:

Essential:
  • 1+ years of experience providing direct patient care to adults and youth/child populations in psychiatry/mental health.
  • Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program.
  • Licensed to practice as a physician assistant in the state of Oklahoma.
  • Possess or be able to obtain a valid DEA and OBNDD license.
  • Familiarity with EHR systems and proficiency in documentation.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and follow quality standards (HRSA, PCMH, CMS).
Preferred:
  • Experience in telemedicine.
  • Familiarity with web-based prescription systems.
Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to perform patient care duties, including standing for long periods, lifting, and assisting in patient transfers if necessary.
Why Join Us?
  • Be part of a growing and dynamic team that values patient care and professional development.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package, including healthcare, retirement, and CME opportunities.
  • Opportunity for growth within the clinic.

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