Psych Physician Assistant

At Essen Health Care, we care for that! 

As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program. 

Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today!

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 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

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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

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.