Psych Physician Assistant

Overview

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Psychiatric Physician Assistant to provide high-quality mental health care to a diverse adult patient population. This role focuses on medication management, psychiatric evaluations, and collaborative care within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits

• Diagnose and treat mental health conditions including:

  • Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, ADHD, Schizophrenia

• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications

• Develop and adjust treatment plans based on patient response

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and primary care teams

• Ensure compliance with NY State regulations and organizational protocols

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Active New York State PA license

• NCCPA certification (in good standing)

• Minimum 2 years of Psychiatry experience (outpatient preferred)

• Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology

• Excellent communication and patient-centered care skills

• EMR experience required

Preferred

• Experience in outpatient behavioral health, community mental health, or integrated care

• Experience with diverse, underserved, or high-acuity populations

• Bilingual (Spanish a plus)

Salary may reflect bonuses & incentives

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.