Psych-PA, Private Practice in Elgin, 135k-155k+
Updated 10/30/26
$135,000
– $155,000
yearly
Elgin, Illinois, United States
Physician Assistant
Psychiatry
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
1 year
Job description
Job description
This practice is not affiliated with private equity.
This is a permanent positions – not locums.
Private Practice
Elgin, IL
Easily commutable from Schaumburg, Barrington, and St. Charles.
100% Outpatient at the clinic
Includes Ketamine treatments
No Call
EMR is written specifically for Psychiatry
135k to 155k+ DOE base salary plus quarterly bonuses
Medical, dental, vision, PTO, CME, holidays, retirement option with matching
Minimum 1 yr exp. in Psychiatry as a PA required.
Job Responsibilities
• Treatment Planning: Develop, implement, and periodically review individualized treatment and care plans.
• Medication Management: Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications within the scope of state law and supervising physician protocols. Evaluate therapeutic efficacy, side effects, and drug interactions.
• Therapy & Counseling: Provide supportive psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and psychoeducation to patients and their families.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Coordinate care with psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, primary care providers, and behavioral health staff.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant electronic health record (EHR) documentation for all patient encounters and treatment notes.
Qualifications
• Licensure & Certification:
• Current, active, and unrestricted State Physician Assistant License (or eligible to obtain).
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) board certification.
• Active DEA registration with authority to prescribe controlled substances (or eligibility to obtain).
• Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in psychiatry or behavioral health.
Working Hours
Friday & Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: closed
Skills
• Ability to work independently while maintaining collaborative physician relationships.
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