Lucrative Psychiatry Locums in Fresno, CA
Updated 10/30/26
Fresno, California, United States
Physician Assistant
Psychiatry
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Job description
Job description
Psychiatric-Mental Health Physician Assistant – PACE / Geriatric Psychiatry
Position Overview
Seeking a Psychiatric-Mental Health Physician Assistant (PA) with a psychiatric and mental health background to provide comprehensive psychiatric and behavioral healthcare services to vulnerable seniors through a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).
This full-time, hybrid position focuses on delivering holistic, patient-centered mental healthcare to older adults while supporting their ability to remain independent and continue living in their homes and communities.
Under the direction of the Medical Director, the provider will collaborate with physicians and an interdisciplinary team (IDT) to conduct psychiatric assessments, evaluate mental health conditions, develop individualized treatment plans, and coordinate ongoing behavioral healthcare services.
The role includes both in-person and telehealth psychiatric assessments, consultation with physicians, and coordination of care across community-based and long-term care settings.
Compensation:
$125K-$165K USD with the possibility of sign on bonus
Assignment Details
Location: Fresno, California
Provider Type: Physician Assistant (PA)
Specialty: Psychiatric-Mental Health / Geriatric Psychiatry
Practice Setting: Community-Based Healthcare / PACE Program
Position Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Patient Population: Frail and Elderly Adults
Care Model: Value-Based / Interdisciplinary Behavioral Healthcare
Reports To: Medical Director
Schedule
Position Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
In-Person Coverage: As Required for Patient Assessments and Clinical Responsibilities
Telehealth: Psychiatric Assessments and Consultations
Nursing Home Visits: Based on Patient Needs and Established Care Standards
Care Coordination: Participation in 24-Hour Care Delivery Planning
Patient Population
Older Adult and Geriatric Patients
Frail and Elderly Individuals
Seniors With Psychiatric and Behavioral Health Conditions
Patients With Complex Medical and Mental Health Needs
Individuals Requiring Psychiatric Evaluation and Treatment
Nursing Home Residents
Patients Transitioning From Acute or Long-Term Care Settings
Seniors Receiving Community-Based Medical and Behavioral Healthcare
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Psychiatric Consultation and Mental Health Services to Program Participants
Evaluate Psychiatric Illnesses and Behavioral Health Conditions
Provide Psychiatric Counseling and Treatment
Perform Comprehensive In-Person and Telehealth Psychiatric Assessments in Collaboration With Physicians
Collaborate With the Interdisciplinary Team to Develop Individualized Patient Care Plans
Coordinate Psychiatric and Behavioral Healthcare Services
Collaborate With Physicians on Psychiatric Treatment Decisions
Coordinate Discharge Planning From Acute and Long-Term Care Settings
Refer Patients to Psychiatrists When Clinically Indicated
Oversee Patient Care in Nursing Homes in Collaboration With Physicians
Conduct Nursing Home Visits Based on Patient Needs and Established Standards
Provide Psychiatric Consultation and Clinical Guidance to Interdisciplinary Team Members
Communicate Changes in Patient Conditions to the Healthcare Team
Participate in Collaborative Care Planning and Treatment Decisions
Assist in Coordinating 24-Hour Patient Care Delivery
Promote Continuity of Psychiatric and Medical Care Across Healthcare Settings
Required Clinical Skills
Psychiatric-Mental Health Assessment
Psychiatric Illness Evaluation
Behavioral Health Treatment
Psychiatric Counseling
Geriatric Mental Healthcare
Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessments
Telepsychiatry
Individualized Treatment Planning
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Psychiatric Consultation
Care Coordination
Discharge Planning
Psychiatric Referral Coordination
Nursing Home Patient Management
Community-Based Behavioral Healthcare
Complex Geriatric Patient Management
Clinical Practice Details
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Community-Based Psychiatric and Mental Healthcare
Value-Based Healthcare Model
Interdisciplinary Team Approach
In-Person and Telehealth Psychiatric Assessments
Psychiatric Consultation and Treatment
Geriatric Behavioral Healthcare
Nursing Home Patient Care Oversight
Physician Collaboration
Psychiatrist Referrals as Clinically Indicated
Acute and Long-Term Care Discharge Coordination
24-Hour Care Delivery Coordination
Clinical Environment / Support
Medical Director Oversight
PACE Physicians
Community-Based Physicians
Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team
Psychiatric Specialist Consultation
Nursing Home Care Coordination
Community-Based Senior Care Services
Coordinated Medical and Behavioral Healthcare
Collaborative Patient Care Planning
Requirements
Master's Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies With a Psychiatric/Mental Health Emphasis From an Accredited Institution – Required
Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Required
Active, Unrestricted State Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License – Required
State Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) Certification – Required
DEA Registration – Required
National Provider Identifier (NPI) – Required
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience Working With Frail or Elderly Populations – Required
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Psychiatric-Mental Health Care – Required
Experience Performing Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessments
Knowledge of Psychiatric Illness Evaluation and Treatment
Ability to Provide In-Person and Telehealth Psychiatric Services
Ability to Collaborate With Physicians and Interdisciplinary Healthcare Teams
Experience Developing Individualized Behavioral Healthcare Plans
Ability to Coordinate Psychiatric Referrals and Discharge Planning
Ability to Provide Care in Nursing Home Settings
Reliable Means of Transportation – Required
CPR Certification Within 180 Days of Hire – Required
First Aid Certification Within 180 Days of Hire – Required
CPR and First Aid Certification at Hire – Preferred
Ability to Maintain CPR and First Aid Certifications
Strong Communication, Collaboration, and Patient-Centered Care Skills
Credentialing Requirements
Accredited Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing or Physician Assistant Education
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Certification
Active, Unrestricted State Professional License
State CDS Certification
DEA Registration
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
Minimum 2 Years of Clinical Experience With Frail or Elderly Populations
Minimum 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Psychiatric-Mental Health Care
CPR and First Aid Certification Within 180 Days of Hire
Vaccination Requirements
Proof of Vaccination or a Completed Vaccine Declination Form Required Before Employment
Compliance With Applicable Infection Control and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standards
Compliance With Employee Vaccination Policies
Equal Employment Opportunity
The employer is committed to providing an inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Position Overview
Seeking a Psychiatric-Mental Health Physician Assistant (PA) with a psychiatric and mental health background to provide comprehensive psychiatric and behavioral healthcare services to vulnerable seniors through a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).
This full-time, hybrid position focuses on delivering holistic, patient-centered mental healthcare to older adults while supporting their ability to remain independent and continue living in their homes and communities.
Under the direction of the Medical Director, the provider will collaborate with physicians and an interdisciplinary team (IDT) to conduct psychiatric assessments, evaluate mental health conditions, develop individualized treatment plans, and coordinate ongoing behavioral healthcare services.
The role includes both in-person and telehealth psychiatric assessments, consultation with physicians, and coordination of care across community-based and long-term care settings.
Compensation:
$125K-$165K USD with the possibility of sign on bonus
Assignment Details
Location: Fresno, California
Provider Type: Physician Assistant (PA)
Specialty: Psychiatric-Mental Health / Geriatric Psychiatry
Practice Setting: Community-Based Healthcare / PACE Program
Position Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Patient Population: Frail and Elderly Adults
Care Model: Value-Based / Interdisciplinary Behavioral Healthcare
Reports To: Medical Director
Schedule
Position Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
In-Person Coverage: As Required for Patient Assessments and Clinical Responsibilities
Telehealth: Psychiatric Assessments and Consultations
Nursing Home Visits: Based on Patient Needs and Established Care Standards
Care Coordination: Participation in 24-Hour Care Delivery Planning
Patient Population
Older Adult and Geriatric Patients
Frail and Elderly Individuals
Seniors With Psychiatric and Behavioral Health Conditions
Patients With Complex Medical and Mental Health Needs
Individuals Requiring Psychiatric Evaluation and Treatment
Nursing Home Residents
Patients Transitioning From Acute or Long-Term Care Settings
Seniors Receiving Community-Based Medical and Behavioral Healthcare
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Psychiatric Consultation and Mental Health Services to Program Participants
Evaluate Psychiatric Illnesses and Behavioral Health Conditions
Provide Psychiatric Counseling and Treatment
Perform Comprehensive In-Person and Telehealth Psychiatric Assessments in Collaboration With Physicians
Collaborate With the Interdisciplinary Team to Develop Individualized Patient Care Plans
Coordinate Psychiatric and Behavioral Healthcare Services
Collaborate With Physicians on Psychiatric Treatment Decisions
Coordinate Discharge Planning From Acute and Long-Term Care Settings
Refer Patients to Psychiatrists When Clinically Indicated
Oversee Patient Care in Nursing Homes in Collaboration With Physicians
Conduct Nursing Home Visits Based on Patient Needs and Established Standards
Provide Psychiatric Consultation and Clinical Guidance to Interdisciplinary Team Members
Communicate Changes in Patient Conditions to the Healthcare Team
Participate in Collaborative Care Planning and Treatment Decisions
Assist in Coordinating 24-Hour Patient Care Delivery
Promote Continuity of Psychiatric and Medical Care Across Healthcare Settings
Required Clinical Skills
Psychiatric-Mental Health Assessment
Psychiatric Illness Evaluation
Behavioral Health Treatment
Psychiatric Counseling
Geriatric Mental Healthcare
Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessments
Telepsychiatry
Individualized Treatment Planning
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Psychiatric Consultation
Care Coordination
Discharge Planning
Psychiatric Referral Coordination
Nursing Home Patient Management
Community-Based Behavioral Healthcare
Complex Geriatric Patient Management
Clinical Practice Details
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Community-Based Psychiatric and Mental Healthcare
Value-Based Healthcare Model
Interdisciplinary Team Approach
In-Person and Telehealth Psychiatric Assessments
Psychiatric Consultation and Treatment
Geriatric Behavioral Healthcare
Nursing Home Patient Care Oversight
Physician Collaboration
Psychiatrist Referrals as Clinically Indicated
Acute and Long-Term Care Discharge Coordination
24-Hour Care Delivery Coordination
Clinical Environment / Support
Medical Director Oversight
PACE Physicians
Community-Based Physicians
Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team
Psychiatric Specialist Consultation
Nursing Home Care Coordination
Community-Based Senior Care Services
Coordinated Medical and Behavioral Healthcare
Collaborative Patient Care Planning
Requirements
Master's Degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies With a Psychiatric/Mental Health Emphasis From an Accredited Institution – Required
Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Required
Active, Unrestricted State Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License – Required
State Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) Certification – Required
DEA Registration – Required
National Provider Identifier (NPI) – Required
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience Working With Frail or Elderly Populations – Required
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Psychiatric-Mental Health Care – Required
Experience Performing Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessments
Knowledge of Psychiatric Illness Evaluation and Treatment
Ability to Provide In-Person and Telehealth Psychiatric Services
Ability to Collaborate With Physicians and Interdisciplinary Healthcare Teams
Experience Developing Individualized Behavioral Healthcare Plans
Ability to Coordinate Psychiatric Referrals and Discharge Planning
Ability to Provide Care in Nursing Home Settings
Reliable Means of Transportation – Required
CPR Certification Within 180 Days of Hire – Required
First Aid Certification Within 180 Days of Hire – Required
CPR and First Aid Certification at Hire – Preferred
Ability to Maintain CPR and First Aid Certifications
Strong Communication, Collaboration, and Patient-Centered Care Skills
Credentialing Requirements
Accredited Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing or Physician Assistant Education
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Certification
Active, Unrestricted State Professional License
State CDS Certification
DEA Registration
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
Minimum 2 Years of Clinical Experience With Frail or Elderly Populations
Minimum 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Psychiatric-Mental Health Care
CPR and First Aid Certification Within 180 Days of Hire
Vaccination Requirements
Proof of Vaccination or a Completed Vaccine Declination Form Required Before Employment
Compliance With Applicable Infection Control and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standards
Compliance With Employee Vaccination Policies
Equal Employment Opportunity
The employer is committed to providing an inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service