Rose Mintz
Ascend Healthcare
Phoenix,AZ
8
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Board-certified Physician Assistant with 10+ years of clinical experience specializing in addiction medicine, psychiatry, and behavioral health. Experienced in comprehensive psychiatric assessment, medication management, substance use disorder initiation of treatment, withdrawal management, and longitudinal care for complex patient populations. Skilled in evidence-based treatment of opioid, alcohol, stimulant, benzodiazepine and other substance use disorders, including medication-assisted treatment. Collaborative clinician with a strong focus on patient-centered care, interdisciplinary teamwork, risk assessment, and continuity of treatment.
Work History
Physician Assistant, Addiction Medicine / Psychiatry
6 Years 6 Months- Provide comprehensive evaluation and ongoing treatment for patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions.
- Manage pharmacologic treatment for opioid and alcohol use disorders, including [buprenorphine/naloxone, extended-release naltrexone, acamprosate, etc., if applicable].
- Managed pharmacologic treatment for opioid and alcohol use disorders, optimizing medication regimens to support recovery and minimize complications.
- Evaluate patients experiencing intoxication, withdrawal, relapse, medication complications, and psychiatric exacerbations.
- Perform suicide, self-harm, violence, and other safety-risk assessments and establish appropriate intervention and follow-up plans.
- Provide medication management for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, psychotic disorders, and other behavioral health conditions.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care with psychiatrists, physicians, therapists, nurses, case managers, social workers, and community treatment providers to ensure comprehensive support for patients.
- Educated patients on medications, recovery strategies, relapse prevention, harm reduction, and behavioral health treatment to enhance understanding and engagement in their care.
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation while complying with applicable regulatory and organizational requirements.
- Participate in multidisciplinary case review and treatment planning for patients with complex medical, psychiatric, and social needs.
- Facilitated training sessions for students and new providers, contributing to workforce development as requested by management.
- Managed high patient volume by conducting up to 30 follow-up visits within a 10-hour workday.
- Operated in a fully remote environment, utilizing telehealth technologies to provide patient care.
Physician Assistant, Psychiatry / Behavioral Health
9 Months- Performed comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and follow-up assessments across residential settings and outpatient settings on Yavapai Apache Nation.
- Diagnosed and treated a broad range of psychiatric and behavioral health conditions within scope of practice.
- Initiated and adjusted psychotropic medications based on clinical presentation, treatment response, adverse effects, and patient preferences.
- Monitored medication efficacy, adherence, and laboratory results to optimize treatment outcomes and ensure patient safety.
- Managed patients with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders.
- Developed individualized treatment plans that integrated pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy referrals, and community resources to enhance patient care.
- Collaborated with therapists and behavioral health team members to coordinate comprehensive patient care, improving treatment continuity.
- Provided patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and recovery planning.
- Responded to psychiatric crises and coordinated higher levels of care when clinically indicated.
- Developed and grew the MAT program at YAN.
- Prescott, AZ Fully Remote
Physician Assistant
11 Months- Provided comprehensive medical evaluation and treatment for a diverse patient population.
- Obtained histories, performed physical examinations, developed differential diagnoses, and initiated evidence-based treatment.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic studies and coordinated referrals to specialists.
- Managed acute and chronic medical conditions while considering psychiatric and psychosocial factors affecting health.
- Educated patients on preventive care, medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and disease management to empower self-care.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation and collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Developed and expanded MAT program for patients transitioning from IOP to outpatient care, improving access to ongoing support.
- Initiated use of injectable medications including Sublocade and Vivitrol at all locations, previously not utilized in clinic.
- Coordinated patient care across multiple clinic locations.
Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies MSPAS
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Skills
Addiction Medicine & Substance Use Disorders
Medication-assisted treatment
Pharmacotherapy
Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Psychiatric Evaluation & Diagnosis
Withdrawal Management
Dual diagnosis
Depression & Anxiety Disorders
Bipolar & Psychotic Disorders
PTSD & Trauma-Related Disorders
Suicide & Safety Risk Assessment
Psychopharmacology
Treatment Planning
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Health IT platforms
E-Prescribing
Accomplishments
- Started and grew MAT program at Recovia, for smooth transition of care from pt in IOP and continued care outpatient.
- Recovia was not offering injectable medications for SUD. This provider developed and started use of injectable medication to pt with SUD.
- Student precepting and training of new employees at Ascend
Affiliations
American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
Certification
Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C), NCCPA, AZ Physician Assistant License, DEA Registration, [DATA 2000 / X-waiver
Timeline
Physician Assistant, Psychiatry / Behavioral Health
Embark Recovery
02.2023 - 11.2023Read More
Physician Assistant, Addiction Medicine / Psychiatry
Ascend Healthcare
03.2020 - 09.2026Read More
Physician Assistant
Recovia
02.2019 - 01.2020Read More
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Science from Chemistry
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Wingate University
Master of Physician Assistant Studies MSPAS
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