Job Description:

Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant - Geriatric PsychiatricBehavioral Care Solutions is a behavioral health consulting company offering psychiatric and psychological services since 2007, supporting more than 500 health care facilities in the Midwest: Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin...and expanding.We have an immediate opening for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work in Skilled Nursing and Long-term care facilities in geriatric psych.Location: Jackson, MIPosition Type: Full-Time or Part- TimeQualifications for the Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistant:· NP or PA degree from an accredited University· 1 year of work experience preferred · Must have Valid, FULL license and DEA# in the State.· Demonstrated skills in communication with patients, families and staff.· Demonstrated knowledge of mental health care delivery and interacting with other disciplines.We offer the Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistant:· DAY TIME positions· No weekends or on-call· Flexible hours and autonomy· More 1:1 time with your patients· Dedicated Practice Manager· Interdisciplinary team approach· State of the art clinical systems· Paid malpractice and competitive salary and benefitslimited benefits for part timeResponsibilities include:· Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant will provide psychiatric services through the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of mostly geriatric patients at a variety of rehabilitation facilities as well as assisted living and nursing homes.· Prescribe or adjust psychotropic medications.· Does not include psychological therapy.· See 12 - 15 patients per day.· Collaboration with multiple disciplines and assure continuity of care.· Knowledge of Medicare standards and documentation.Qualifications:· PA or NP degree from an accredited University plus 1-2 years' experience a must.· Must have Valid, FULL license and DEA# in the State.· Demonstrated skills in communication with patients, families and staff.· Demonstrated knowledge of mental health care delivery and interacting with other disciplines.The Following is a Plus:· 1+ years' experience providing mental health services to the geriatric population.· Experience with Medicare guidelines, standards of care and documentation.