Physician Assistant

Location: McClure, PA

Program: Adult Residential - Community Stabilization and Reintegration Unit (CSRU)

Status: Full-Time or Part-Time

Compensation: Salary + Comprehensive Benefits Package (Full-Time)

Position Summary

The Physician Assistant works under the supervision of a licensed psychiatrist to provide coordinated, high-quality care to clients within the Community Stabilization and Reintegration Unit. This role includes both clinical and administrative responsibilities performed within the scope of licensure, certification, and granted privileges.

The Community Stabilization and Reintegration Unit is a residential program that treats individuals 18 years or older. The goal is to increase independence in personal skills, home skills, community skills, and social skills, while managing challenging behaviors that result from co-occurring intellectual developmental disabilities and mental health conditions.

Qualifications

Candidates must be able to perform all essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with current certification
Unrestricted PA licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
DEA registration
Ability to obtain and maintain medical liability coverage
Current, approved credentialing and privileges for relevant facilities
Experience working with adult mental health and/or IDD populations strongly preferred
Travel Requirements
Valid driver’s license required; Must pass a clear DMV check
Travel within the community or throughout Pennsylvania may be required approximately 10–15% of the time
Benefits

Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Personal Days
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Plan
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
And more!

Deerfield Behavioral Health, an affiliate of Journey Health System, provides positive changes in children's and adults' lives. Deerfield employs a full spectrum of clinical experts including Psychiatrists, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNPs), Physician Assistants, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors and support staff.

We offer a unique blend of diagnostic, therapeutic, and contract behavioral health services, including outpatient mental health therapy for individuals, couples & families, Outpatient D&A abuse treatments, Psychiatric medication management & therapy, Psychiatric contracting services with psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, specialized residences, health centers & skilled nursing facilities.

Deerfield Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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