Mental Health Physician Assistant or NP

Total Life Inc.; California; Remote; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Consistent daytime schedule

Supportive clinical team

Opportunities for professional growth

Zusammenfassung

A behavioral health organization is seeking a Telehealth Physician Assistant or PMHNP to provide medication management for geriatric patients. This fully remote position offers a consistent daytime schedule with no evenings or weekends. Ideal candidates will hold an active CA license and have experience in geriatric psychiatry, emphasizing relationship-based care and collaborative team support. Enjoy competitive compensation and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of older adults.

Qualifikationen

• Must hold an active CA license as a Physician Assistant or PMHNP.
• Experience with dementia care and geriatric mental health strongly preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment related to medication safety in older adults.

Aufgaben

• Conduct telehealth follow-up visits for psychiatric medication management.
• Develop care coordination and behavioral support plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation within the EMR.

Kenntnisse

Experience in geriatric psychiatry

Cognitive assessment tools

Telehealth delivery

Interpersonal and communication skills

Ausbildung

CA Licensed Physician Assistant or PMHNP

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Job Title: Telehealth PA/NP (CA Licensed) – Outpatient Med Management

Location: Remote (Telehealth) – Must hold an active CA license

Schedule: Daytime hours, Monday–Friday (normal business hours)

Compensation: Negotiable, based on experience

About Us

At Total Life, we’re on a mission to support healthier aging and address mental health challenges by making high-quality, affordable emotional support services accessible to all older adults. As a behavioral health organization dedicated to older adult care, we use evidence-based practices to help clients live emotionally healthy, connected, and fulfilling lives.

Position Overview

We are seeking a CA-licensed Physician Assistant or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our telehealth practice providing care exclusively to the geriatric population. This role focuses on follow-up medication management, cognitive assessments, and development of initial care coordination plans for older adults. Ongoing monitoring and patient support will be provided by our nursing team.

This position offers a predictable daytime schedule with no evenings, weekends, or call requirements and is ideal for clinicians who are passionate about improving mental health and cognitive outcomes in older adults.

Patient Population

• Adults age 65 and older
• Patients in assisted living, long-term care, and community settings
• Common conditions include dementia, mild cognitive impairment, depression, anxiety, behavioral symptoms of dementia, sleep disorders, and medication-related concerns

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct telehealth follow-up visits for psychiatric medication management in geriatric patients
• Monitor treatment response and adjust medications with attention to age-related risks, polypharmacy, and medical comorbidities
• Perform cognitive screenings and assessments (e.g., MoCA, MMSE, or similar tools)
• Develop initial care coordination and behavioral support plans
• Collaborate closely with nursing staff who will provide ongoing monitoring and patient support
• Communicate with supervising psychiatrist as needed
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the EMR

Qualifications

• Licensed and certified as a Physician Assistant or PMHNP in CA (required)
• Experience in geriatric psychiatry, long-term care, or dementia care strongly preferred
• Experience with cognitive assessment tools and behavioral management strategies
• Comfortable delivering care via telehealth platforms
• Strong clinical judgment related to polypharmacy, fall risk, and medication safety in older adults
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team-based care model

What We Offer

• Fully remote work environment
• Consistent daytime schedule and strong work-life balance
• Supportive administrative, nursing, and psychiatric leadership team
• Flexible compensation structure
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an underserved geriatric population
• Minimal administrative burden with strong clinical support

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who values relationship-based care, thoughtful medication management, and team-supported treatment for medically complex older adults.

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience working witholder adultsor ingeriatric mental health
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate, patient-centered approach
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus
• Established relationships within your local community

Benefits & Compensation

• Extremely competitive salary
• Full-time position with comfortable visit lengthsSupportive clinical and administrative teamOpportunities for professional growth, leadership, and meaningful impact within a mission-driven organization\l

Schedule

• Monday – Friday FT position
• 2 patients per hour plus very minimal supervisory expectations

How to Apply

Please attach your resume and a brief note about your interest in supporting healthier aging in your community. We look forward to meeting passionate clinicians ready to make a difference.

Our Commitment

Total Life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, inclusion, and respect, ensuring a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.