Nurse Practitioner- Psychiatric and Substance Abuse - Intercept Health

Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Physician Assistant

Intercept Health is now hiring for a full-time Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Physician Assistant to start in January 2022. New graduates are encouraged to apply! This role is hybrid and based out of Roanoke, Virginia.

Intercept Health is a family-owned agency, headquartered in Richmond, with additional office sites in more than 15 locations across the state. Started as a single group home provider in 1996, Intercept's primary goal at that time was to "redefine the group home experience." As the needs of families and communities changed, Intercept responded with the development of the LifeBridge Continuum of Care. Now in our 26th year, Intercept Health continues to evolve through collaboration with community partners to create innovative services. Today, Intercept's 650 colleagues offer more than thirty services to meet the unique needs of youth and their families throughout Virginia. Our team members exhibit our VALUES – STOP & ASK:

• Service Excellence - "WOW" clients, customers, and coworkers.
• Team Loyalty – help others succeed.

• Ownership - "see it, own it, solve it, do it."
• Passion – inspire with positive energy and effort.

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• Authenticity – be genuine and trustworthy.
• Solution Focused – overcome challenges with creativity.

• Kindness – smile, encourage, and respect everyone.

As a full-time Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Physician Assistant, you will be responsible for performing initial and follow up medication management assessments for clients who suffer from Psychiatric and/or Addictive symptoms. The Physician Assistant shall recommend and prescribe psychiatric and detox medications, when appropriate to clients through Tele Services and/or through direct face to face contact in an outpatient setting. The Physician Assistant should be comfortable with the patient population, function independently with minimal supervision by the Psychiatric and Buprenorphine waivered Physician.

The selected candidate will possess a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university; be a licensed physician assistant with current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification and Buprenorphine waiver; and have clinical experience with psychiatric and substance use populations.

We offer a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees: * Comprehensive Health Insurance options * Dental & Vision Insurance * Health and Child Care Flexible Spending Accounts * Comprehensive Employee Assistant Plan * Employer Group Life Insurance, optional buy-up insurances * Voluntary Long Term & Short Term Disability * 401(k) Retirement Plan * Optional Pet Insurance * Paid Time Off * 8 observed holidays * Mileage Reimbursement * Corporate Discounts with Thousands of Companies * Ice Cream Fridays * Wellness initiatives and team building activities * Opportunities for professional advancement for qualified individuals * Parties and Contests arranged by our Culture Team * Free Subscription to Calm App *

To view a copy of the complete position description, and to learn more about Intercept Health, please visit: www.intercepthealth.com.