Anderson Hills Pediatrics Inc·Cincinnati, Ohio
Provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric and behavioral health services to patients from birth through age 21. Responsibilities include psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team.
Position Title: Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA)
Reports To: Managing Physician Partner with dotted line to Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
Department: Providers
FLSA Status: Exempt
Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, accountability, and respect in all interactions.
Support the mission, vision, and values of Anderson Hills Pediatrics.
Provide exceptional patient- and family-centered care.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Comply with OSHA workplace safety standards and infection control protocols.
Adhere to all federal, state, and organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Foster a collaborative and team-oriented work environment.
Maintain required licenses, certifications, registrations, and continuing education.
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to support operational and patient care needs.
The Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA) provides comprehensive outpatient psychiatric and behavioral health services to patients from birth through age 21. This position is responsible for psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, ADHD evaluation and treatment, controlled substance prescribing, brief therapeutic interventions, and collaboration with pediatric providers and behavioral health professionals.
The provider serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team and supports Anderson Hills Pediatrics’ integrated behavioral health model.
Major duties and responsibilities
Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments.
Diagnose and manage psychiatric, behavioral, developmental, and emotional disorders in pediatric and adolescent patients.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based practices.
Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychiatric medications, including Schedule II controlled substances, in accordance with federal and Ohio regulations.
Evaluate and manage ADHD, including stimulant medication therapy and ongoing monitoring.
Provide medication management follow-up visits and treatment adjustments.
Deliver brief therapeutic interventions, psychoeducation, and supportive counseling as clinically appropriate.
Collaborate with pediatricians, behavioral health therapists, families, schools, specialists, and community resources.
Coordinate care for patients with complex medical and behavioral health needs.
Participate in interdisciplinary case review and care planning activities.
Maintain complete, accurate, and timely electronic health record documentation.
Review laboratory results, screening tools, and diagnostic information relevant to psychiatric treatment.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical program development.
Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, DEA, Ohio licensure requirements, and organizational policies.
Perform other duties as assigned to support patient care and departmental operations.
Maintains strict compliance with HIPAA, state and federal privacy regulations, and ethical standards while ensuring timely, accurate, and legally appropriate clinical documentation.
Demonstrates an understanding of the heightened confidentiality and medical-legal significance of behavioral health records, documenting sensitive information objectively and thoroughly, as psychotherapy notes and clinical records may be subject to legal review or court proceedings.
Requires a current Ohio Physician Assistant license, NCCPA certification, DEA registration, and a minimum of five years of psychiatric clinical experience. Must have demonstrated experience treating pediatric and adolescent patients with various behavioral health conditions.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Ohio are typically in steady demand as employers seek clinicians who can support outpatient, community, and integrated care settings. These positions are competitive because they often require a master’s degree and a valid clinical license, and candidates should note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time. Before applying, confirm licensure fit and prepare examples of direct client care, crisis response, or care coordination.