Jamie Lee Durchin, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry

Jamie Lee Durchin is a board-certified Physician Assistant with more than 17 years of experience practicing in psychiatric and behavioral health settings. She provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management services for adolescents, adults, older adults, and individuals with complex or special needs.

Her clinical experience includes the assessment and management of mood disorders, anxiety-related conditions, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma-related conditions, attention-related concerns, and thought disorders. She also conducts psychiatric evaluations when documentation is requested for certain medical procedures, when clinically appropriate.

Credentials

• Board-Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)
• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA (Honors Graduate, 2006)
• Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Psychiatry, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Clinical Approach

Ms. Durchin emphasizes comprehensive assessment and individualized care planning. Sessions focus on gathering relevant clinical history, reviewing symptoms, discussing diagnostic considerations, and outlining potential treatment options. Education regarding symptoms, medication considerations, and available supports is incorporated into the care process.

Treatment decisions are made collaboratively and are guided by clinical evaluation, professional standards, and patient-specific factors.

Professional Background

Originally from Northeastern Pennsylvania, Ms. Durchin earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. She practiced in Scranton, Pennsylvania for approximately ten years before relocating to Florida in 2016. She joined Mental Health Management Group in 2018 and has experience practicing in both private and outpatient psychiatric settings.

She is a member of the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants (FAPA) and the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and previously served as a board member for a local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).