Bilingual Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider, Team Lead

Ascend Healthcare; California (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Bonus Program

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Remote-first setting

Clinician Owned and Operated

PTO + Holidays

Job summary

Ascend Healthcare in California is seeking a Bilingual Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider, Team Lead to direct a BHMP team at a CHC site while delivering high‑quality care.

You will balance 85% direct patient care with 15% admin, supervise team performance, drive onboarding, and coordinate with Clinical Operations to optimize workflows; must hold CA license (PMHNP or PA-C) and be fluent in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted advanced practice medical license (PA-C or PMHNP) in state of primary residence and the state of California.
• 3+ years of clinical experience in psychiatry.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• 1+ years of experience practicing within the Ascend Healthcare system (preferred).
• Prior leadership experience (highly preferred).
• Prior policy and procedure development experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within the Ascend model and balance admin duties as directed.
• Oversee BHMP direct reports, monitor productivity and schedule utilization.
• Support onboarding initiatives and integration of new BHMPs.
• Provide coaching and conduct bi-annual performance evaluations.
• Assist with professional development opportunities and accountability for patient impact and quality of care.
• Address routine clinical questions and ensure adherence to supervision channels.
• Participate in training, orientation and quality assurance initiatives.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Psychiatry experience 3+ years

Clinical leadership

Education

CA Advanced Practice license (PA-C/PMHNP)

Job description

Bilingual Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider, Team Lead

California, United States

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 clinicalexpertise, operational support, and long-term stability.

Our work environment fosters:

• Collaboration and teamwork
• Work-from-home opportunities
• Career Growth and Professional Development Training

Why Ascend?

You’llbe 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.

PositionOverview:

The BHMP Team Lead provides direct patient care while managing anassignedteamof BHMPsat theirdesignatedCHCsite.The Team Lead serves as the first point of contact for clinical and operational issues, monitoring performance metrics such as scheduleutilization, encounter completion, and documentation timeliness, and collaborating withcross-functionalleadership to align team performance with organizational goals. The Team Lead also supports onboarding, provider engagement, and workflow optimization to ensure effective integration and consistency across the assigned team.While the position has direct oversight over ateamof BHMPs, the position mayalsoassistwith projects and operations withinother service lines as needed. This role balances clinical responsibilities with leadership duties focused on provider support, quality assurance, and operational efficiency.

*Provider must have an active CA medical license (PMHNP or PA-C)*

*Provider must be bilingual, fluency English/Spanish.

Key Areas of Ownership:

• Provide direct patient care within the Ascend model,maintaininga clinical schedule that balances administrative duties, asdeterminedby organizational leadership.The team lead position isslated for85%direct patientcare, 15% administrative responsibilities.This is subject to change asthe companyneedsevolve.
• OverseeassignedBHMP direct reports by monitoring productivity, documentation timeliness, and scheduleutilization; serve as the first point of escalation for operationalefficiencies.
• Support onboardinginitiativesand integration of new BHMPs
• Provide proactivecoaching,conduct bi-annualperformance evaluations, andassistwithprofessional developmentopportunities,ensuringaconsistentlevel ofaccountabilityismaintainedrelated topatient impact and quality of care
• Address routine clinical questions whenappropriate, while ensuring providers follow supervision and CEED guidance channels
• Participate in training, orientation, and quality assurance initiatives, including chart reviews,to ensure documentation accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Contribute to policy and procedure development, compliance initiatives, andtimelyresolution of patient complaints.
• Coordinate with Clinical Operations, CEED and Therapy leadership tooptimizeinterdisciplinary workflows and training programs
• Performadditionalleadership and operational responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

• Active and unrestricted advance practice medical license (PA-C or PMHNP) in state of primary residence and the state of California. (Required)
• 3+ years of clinical experience in psychiatry (Required)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (Required)
• 1+ years of experience practicing within the Ascend Healthcare system (preferred)
• Prior leadership experience (highly preferred)
• Prior policy and procedure development experience (preferred)

Physical Requirements: This is a fully remote position but may require in-person attendance as company needsarise.Please be aware the below physical requirements should be considered prior to applying to the position:

• 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 forparticipatingin phone calls or virtual meetings.
• Work Environment : Access to a quiet, dedicated workspace free from distractionswith reliable internet connectivity.
• Monthly Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD benefits
• PTO + Company Holidays
• Yearly CEU Stipend
• Collaborative Environment
• Remote-first setting
• Clinician Owned and Operated

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $180,000-$186,000 with primary residence in California

Monthly Bonus Program

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ascend Healthcare is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Ascend Healthcare participates in conducting comprehensive background checks and drug screenings for all potential employees as a contingency to gaining employment status.