Mental Health Physician Assistant/NP
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Job Description
Telehealth PA/NP providing outpatient medication management for older adults. Focused on improving mental health outcomes and cognitive assessments in telehealth settings.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct telehealth follow-up visits for psychiatric medication management in geriatric patients
- Monitor treatment response and adjust medications with attention to age-related risks, polypharmacy, and medical comorbidities
- Perform cognitive screenings and assessments (e.g., MoCA, MMSE, or similar tools)
- Develop initial care coordination and behavioral support plans
- Collaborate closely with nursing staff who will provide ongoing monitoring and patient support
- Communicate with supervising psychiatrist as needed
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the EMR
Requirements:
- Licensed and certified as a Physician Assistant or PMHNP in CA (required)
- Experience in geriatric psychiatry, long-term care, or dementia care strongly preferred
- Experience with cognitive assessment tools and behavioral management strategies
- Comfortable delivering care via telehealth platforms
- Strong clinical judgment related to polypharmacy, fall risk, and medication safety in older adults
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team-based care model











