Part-Time Physician Assistant

The Family Center envisions a future where all New Yorkers thrive in secure healthy communities. Our mission is to provide holistic care and support to individuals and families affected by life-altering events to create a path to healing, stability and a fulfilling future. Please visit our website at www.thefamilycenter.org for more information. 

The Family Center is seeking a Part-Time Physician Assistant, who will provide integrated, person-centered Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Co-Occurring Disorder (COD) treatment, including assistance with managing acute and chronic health conditions, assessment for SUD and COD treatment readiness, coordination of care with other Healthy Branches team members and outside organizations, including housing and employment assistance providers.  

The Physician Assistant assesses all potential Healthy Branches consumers for enrollment in services and leads the team in initial treatment planning and ongoing monitoring of consumers’ treatment plan goals. This position will work closely with all team members to ensure all consumers are tested for HIV and Hepatitis C, and receive vaccination and follow up as needed.

The Physician Assistant will receive supervision and training related to medical care from the Medical Director. This role reports to the Healthy Branches Program Coordinator.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assess all potential clients for SUD and COD treatment readiness and lead team in initial treatment planning and ongoing monitoring of each consumer’s treatment plan goals
• Provide HIV and Hepatitis C testing and follow up including PrEP, risk-reduction counseling, partner testing and follow-up, as well as linkage to confirmatory testing and to HIV and Hepatitis treatment as appropriate
• Provide training for team members and all agency staff on Narcan usage, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, diagnosis, and treatment and the importance of ongoing testing and follow up for all consumers at high-risk of exposure
• Prescribe medication for SUD and COD treatment and provide medical consultation for all Healthy Branches consumers, including monitoring health indicators and ongoing care coordination for acute and chronic health conditions, including HIV and Hepatitis C
• Ensure crisis management and diversion prevention plans are up-to-date for all consumers
• Other duties as assigned 

Required Qualifications:

• PA licensed in New York State
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a PA in SUD/COD treatment setting
• Experience working with HIV+ individuals   
• Strong leadership, excellent organizational and communication skills
• A track record of meeting compliance standards
• Ability to multitask and to work and function under pressure

Location: This position is fully on-site and is not eligible for hybrid work. Our office is located at 493 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. 

Starting Pay Range: $69.00- $71.00 per hour 

Schedule: Part-time, 15 hours per week, exempt

The Family Center is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

At The Family Center, we are dedicated to creating a positive work environment for our team. We value relationship-building and collaboration within and across its departments. We also greatly value and appreciate our team members, their well-being and work-life integration. We strive to create a workplace where staff feel supported and receive ongoing coaching, training and opportunities for growth. The Family Center is also committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and has a DEI program that all team members have the opportunity to participate in and contribute to. 

How to Apply

Please email a resume and cover letter indicating your salary requirements to jobs@thefamilycenter.org with the subject line, “Physician Assistant.” Due to a high volume of applicants, the Family Center is only able to contact those candidates that are selected for further consideration.

Equal Opportunity 

The Family Center is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.