About the role
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.