Physician Assistant - Psychiatry
Updated 12/19/25
87505-6351, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Physician Assistant
Psychiatric-Mental Health
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
We are seeking a Psychiatry Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in New Mexico. Starting Jan 5, 2026, this role offers weekday day shifts, Monday through Friday, providing behavioral health care for both children and adults. The assignment involves medication management, including suboxone, in a rural health FQHC setting.
Job Details
Responsibilities and Duties
Additional Information
Benefits
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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Job Details
- Location: New Mexico
- Start Date: Jan 5, 2026
- LOA: 120 days
- Provider Type Needed: Psychiatry Physician Assistant
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm
Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide behavioral health services (bread and butter behavioral health)
- Prescribe medications for pediatric and adult patients
- Manage suboxone treatment plans
- Deliver care in a rural health FQHC environment
Additional Information
- New Mexico license required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) Certification (PMHNP-BC) preferred
- Experience in rural health FQHC settings is highly valued
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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