Psychiatric Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Montana Psychiatry & Brain Health Center (“Montana Psychiatry”), a leading provider of psychiatric services, is seeking an Psychiatric Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner who will be responsible for providing general outpatient psychiatric services for a new practice. Montana Psychiatry delivers high-quality and affordable outpatient care through cutting-edge treatments and interventions including pharmacotherapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), IV Ketamine, Spravato, and psychotherapy.

Montana Psychiatry is a physician-led practice that was co-founded in 2009 by Dr. Erin Amato in Billings, MT. Dr. Amato and her team are committed to serving patients in the community and region and giving back to underserved communities lacking high-quality mental health services. Montana Psychiatry joined the Turnwell Mental Health Network in November 2022 to expand local access to transformative treatment to more communities in Montana, and this new location and APP will further that mission.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations, including intake assessments & follow-up assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing support for individuals with mental health conditions.
• Provide outpatient interventional psychiatric services to include TMS, Esketamine/Spravato, and IV ketamine treatment as appropriate (training available).
• Create, communicate, and carry out treatment plans with the patient.
• Complete full and appropriate documentation to support professional billing for services.
• Interpret test results to diagnose any health issues and provide feedback to patients.
• Educate and counsel patients regarding medication compliance.
• Prescribe medications when clinically necessary.
• Communicate with patients regarding diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Communicate with and make referrals to PCPs and/or specialists as appropriate.
• Provide services at community partnership locations.
• Maintain required licensure, certifications, and CME credits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must possess an active & unrestricted license to practice in Montana.

• Experience in a behavioral health setting.
• Must possess an unrestricted DEA license in the state(s) of practice.
• Provider to possess a current board certification by a national certifying body as a Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA-C, CAQ- Psychiatry).
• Eligible for credentialing with all major insurance plans and to participate in Medicare.
• Excellent communication, patient relations, time management skills, and safety awareness are required.
• Experience with interventions such as TMS, Esketamine/Spravato, and IV ketamine would be favorably considered, but not required, as on-site training is available.
• Computer literate and experienced with Electronic Medical Records.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Malpractice insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

Mental Health

Psychiatry

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work setting:

• Clinic
• Outpatient