Bilingual Psychiatric & Addiction Medicine Physician Assistant, CA, Remote

ascendhealthcare

California

Remote

USD 170,000 - 180,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD

PTO + Company Holidays

Yearly CEU Stipend

Collaborative Environment

Remote-first setting

Clinician Owned and Operated

Job summary

Ascend Healthcare is a telemedicine-focused psychiatric and behavioral health provider offering remote treatment to patients across the United States. The Bilingual Psychiatric PA-C will deliver psychiatric and substance use disorder care virtually, with a focus on accessibility and patient-centered outcomes.

Required qualifications include an active medical license in the state of residence, PMHNP or CAQ certification, and DEA license.

Qualifications

Active and unrestricted medical license in the state of primary residence.
2+ years of experience as a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider.
Certification in Psychiatry (PMHNP or Psychiatry CAQ) and DEA license.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Comfortable with fully remote work.

Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment via telemedicine.
Perform psychiatric diagnostic evaluations and pharmacological management.
Coordinate care with PCPs, pediatricians, counselors, and care teams.
Document treatment plans and maintain patient records in a telemedicine setting.

Skills

Bilingual - English & Spanish

Education

PMHNP or Psychiatry CAQ Certification

Tools

DEA License

Job description

Ascend Healthcare is committed to providing fully integrated, quality psychiatric and behavioral health services in a compassionate, convenient, and affordable manner. We work with external partners to provide services to patients across the country through integrated psychiatric medication management, substance use disorder treatment, counseling services, peer support and care coordination for seamless patient care. We believe in a "no wrong door" treatment model which finds ways to say "yes" to any patient referral rather than a multitude of exclusionary criteria found elsewhere. This approach reflects our values of improved patient and clinician experience, better outcomes, and lower costs.

The Ascend Story

Founded to transform mental health care access, Ascend Healthcare delivers integrated psychiatric and behavioral health solutions with a commitment to equity, compassion, and operational excellence. We partner directly with health centers to build fully integrated, sustainable behavioral health programs-bringing deep clinical expertise, operational support, and long-term stability.

Our work environment fosters:

Collaboration and teamwork
Patient-First Mindset
Work from home opportunities
Career Growth and Professional Development Training

Why Ascend?

You’ll be joining a team delivering innovative, compassionate care to communities that need it most. At Ascend, your work drives real impact-and your career grows alongside it. We believe in a "no wrong door" treatment model that finds ways to say "yes" to any patient referral rather than a multitude of exclusionary criteria found elsewhere.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a Bilingual Psychiatric PA-C to provide psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment to our patients. Services will be provided remotely, through telemedicine , to patients of our Community Health Center partners throughout the United States. We are a "say yes" first clinical provider and look to treat patients where they are and guide them along their journey to recovery and stabilization.

Providers must have an active, unrestricted medical license in state of primary residence and willingness to obtain CA License.

Key Areas of Ownership:

Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluations for General Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder across all age spectrums.
Psychopharmacological management of all psychiatric diagnosed treatment conditions
Provide medication-assisted treatment to those with OUD in active withdrawal or recovery.
Supportive psychotherapy, motivational interviewing and proficiency in trauma informed approach, harm reduction modeling and patient-centered treatments.
Demonstrate proficiency and care coordination between psych, substance use tx and medical integration.
Direct support for scheduled and walk-in patients
Completion of validated rating scales documentation and treatment plans to assist in determining level of care.
Care coordination for patients including psychological testing, medical referrals, resources, peer supports, housing and other social determinants otherwise identified.
Direct involvement with multidisciplinary team including PCP's, Pediatricians, OB/GYN, counseling, peer support staff and care coordinators.

Qualifications:

Active and unrestricted Medical License in state of primary residence and state of medical services being provided
2+ years of experience as a Psychiatric Advance Practice Provider (Required)
Certification in Psychiatry (PMHNP or Psychiatry CAQ)
DEA License
Bilingual- English and Spanish (required)
A patient-first mindset
Comfortability to work in fully-remote environment

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged Sitting : Ability to sit for extended periods during working hours.
Manual Dexterity : Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for using a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
Visual Requirements : Adequate vision for reading computer screens and documents.
Communication : Clear verbal and written communication skills for virtual meetings and correspondence.
Hearing : Sufficient hearing ability for participating in phone calls or virtual meetings.
Work Environment : Access to a quiet, dedicated workspace free from distractions with reliable internet connectivity.

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