This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

Duties

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized. Telework: Not Authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. EDRP Authorized: Contact Caronda Slocum, [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Financial Disclosure Report: Not required. Duties: The primary focus of practice is the clinical management of psychiatric outpatients assigned to the Greenville HCC. Maintain effective relationships with other team members to determine and meet the social, environmental, economic and psychological needs of the patient. Utilizes and promotes approved standards of care, procedures, methods, techniques, safety precautions, and protocols in their application to treatment and management of acute and chronic mental illnesses psychiatric outpatients. Provides medication management and individual and group psychotherapy as clinically indicated. Primary treatment modality will be medication management. Promotion and maintenance of health. Keeps abreast of the latest trends, skills, procedures, equipment and protocols relevant to the care of psychiatric outpatients Recording pertinent findings, impressions and plan of care in the patient's medical record for all patient encounters. This will generally be in the form of diagnostic interviews for new patients and progress notes for existing patients. Other clinical duties as assigned by the supervisor, including coverage for other psychiatric advanced practice provider clinical staff who are on leave. Administrative/Education/Research: - Participates, directs, and provides opportunities for staff development through in-service education. - Facilitates responses/actions to patient inquiries regarding care and treatment received. - Assures self-development responsibilities and maintains current knowledge of trends in the management of in-patients. - Participates in clinical research programs when appropriate. - Other administrative &/or educational/research duties as assigned by the supervising physician This Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) PA position is administratively assigned to the Mental & Behavioral Health Service Line. PCMHI is a component of the interdisciplinary Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). The PCMHI PA functions as a consultant supporting Primary Care Providers (PCPs) and other PACT colleagues to address the mental health needs of the primary care population. Collaborative communication with PCPs and allied PACT colleagues routinely occurs regarding differential diagnosis (psychiatric and medical), medication management, brief interventions, medical management of Veterans with psychiatric disorders, and referral/liaison with specialty mental health services. PCMHI PA may make recommendation to the PCP or initiate treatment and ensure an adequate response. The PCMHI PA utilizes a Population-Based Care and Public Health approach, recognizing the PCP as the overall leader of the treatment team and maximizing the reach of services to as many Veterans as possible. The incumbent provides a full range of psycho-diagnostic services including assessment and the most appropriate psychotherapeutic techniques in providing quality care. Performs psychiatric evaluations for a diverse population of patients of males, females, geriatric, and post deployment combat veterans who are mentally ill including psychosocial concerns such as homelessness, unemployment, and poor family support network. Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions to programs to which the PA is assigned and has clinical privileges to practice including diagnostic assessment, medication evaluation and management, suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and overall care of patients with psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, psychosis, PTSD, substance abuse, and other psychiatric disorders across clinical settings to including outpatient, inpatient, ED, and hospital ward. May serve as a mental health team leader with responsibilities for coordinating consults and triage of specialty clinic referrals. Participates effectively in team and treatment planning meetings, collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to enhances coordination of comprehensive patient care. Orders diagnostic tests and consultations, and discriminates between normal and abnormal findings and makes appropriate treatment decisions. Practices consistent with Joint Commission, CARF, VA policies and procedures, clinical practice psychiatric guidelines, VISN standards, national statutes and regulations, including, medical record documentation, mandatory continuing education, and HIPAA policies. Participates in supervision and teaching in support of the psychiatric residency program, performs on call duties, and performs other directly related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Physician Assistant Basic Requirements Master's degree in any discipline or a bachelor's degree in any discipline with one year of experience as a Physician Assistant ~AND~ Successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE) (or are you in the process to taking the exam) ~AND~ Currently hold, or will hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia. Preferred Experience: Suboxone/SUD/MAT References: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-8 Physician Assistant Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires mostly periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients/residents who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on stakeholder needs.

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Durham VA Medical Center 508 Fulton Street Durham, NC 27705 US
• Name: KARI LEPINE
• Phone: 906-396-9895
• Email: [email protected]