Physician Assistant

Prosperous Health; Gorman (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Prosperous Health Lake Hughes is seeking a compassionate Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join a growing behavioral health platform. You will collaborate with psychiatrists, PMHNPs, and nursing leadership to provide psychiatric assessments, medication management, and ongoing clinical support across inpatient and outpatient services.

The role focuses on delivering integrated behavioral health and medical services, including TMS and telehealth, at a newly developed 104-bed campus in Lake Hughes, CA.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current California Physician Assistant License in good standing.
• Current NCCPA Certification.
• Current DEA Registration (or ability to obtain).
• Current BLS Certification.
• Ability to pass credentialing, background screening and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric and medical assessments under physician supervision as required.
• Evaluate patients with mental health disorders and co-occurring conditions.
• Monitor treatment response and clinical stability; participate in care planning.
• Assist with psychiatric medication management and MAT protocols.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and PMHNPs regarding treatment adjustments.
• Support discharge planning and continuity of care.

Skills

Psychiatry

Behavioral health

Team-based care

Education

PA program graduate

Tools

DEA Registration

Job description

Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Psychiatry & Medication Management

Prosperous Health | Lake Hughes, California

Join a Growing Behavioral Healthcare Platform

Prosperous Health is a rapidly growing behavioral healthcare platform dedicated to delivering exceptional mental health, substance use disorder, and integrated medical services across multiple levels of care.

Our organization is built around a comprehensive continuum of care that supports patients throughout every stage of treatment, recovery, and long-term wellness. Through inpatient treatment, outpatient services, telehealth, psychiatric care, and innovative medical programs, Prosperous Health provides coordinated, patient-centered care across California.

Prosperous Health Network

Our behavioral health network currently includes:

• Prosperous Health Lake Hughes – 104-Bed Inpatient Behavioral Health & Substance Use Disorder Treatment Campus
• Prosperous Health San Juan Capistrano – Outpatient Behavioral Health Program
• Prosperous Health Rancho Palos Verdes – Outpatient Behavioral Health Program
• Prosperous Health Woodland Hills – Outpatient Behavioral Health Program
• Prosperous Health Virtual Care – Statewide Telehealth Behavioral Health Program

Prosperous Medical

Prosperous Medical serves as the integrated medical and clinical services division of Prosperous Health.

Services include:

• Psychiatric Evaluation and Medication Management
• Outpatient Mental Health Services
• Integrated Medical Care
• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
• Telepsychiatry Services
• Outpatient Clinical Services
• Care Coordination and Continuity of Care Programs
• Innovative Behavioral Health and Medical Treatment Solutions

Together, Prosperous Health and Prosperous Medical provide a fully integrated behavioral healthcare platform that supports patients across the continuum of care.

Position Summary

Prosperous Health is seeking a compassionate and experienced Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our multidisciplinary treatment team at Prosperous Health Lake Hughes, a newly developed 104-bed inpatient behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment campus.

The Physician Assistant will work collaboratively with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, nursing leadership, therapists, and medical providers to provide psychiatric assessments, medication management, patient monitoring, and ongoing clinical support for individuals experiencing mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a growing behavioral healthcare platform while helping shape clinical excellence across inpatient, outpatient, tele-health, and medical service lines.

Essential Responsibilities

Psychiatric Assessment & Patient Care

• Conduct psychiatric and medical assessments under physician supervision as required
• Evaluate patients presenting with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions
• Assess symptom severity, treatment response, and clinical stability
• Participate in treatment planning and multidisciplinary case reviewMonitor patient progress throughout treatment

Medication Management

• Assist with psychiatric medication management
• Monitor medication effectiveness and side effects
• Participate in MAT protocols and stabilization programs
• Review medication compliance and treatment response
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and PMHNPs regarding medication adjustments and treatment recommendations

Medical Support

• Evaluate common medical concerns encountered in behavioral healthcare settings
• Perform routine medical follow-up assessments
• Assist with medical clearances and ongoing health monitoring
• Collaborate with nursing staff regarding patient health concerns
• Support continuity of care and discharge planning

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation
• Maintain patient records consistent with organizational and regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, DHCS requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational policies
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current California Physician Assistant License in good standing
• Current NCCPA Certification
• Current DEA Registration (or ability to obtain)
• Current BLS Certification
• Ability to successfully pass credentialing, background screening, and drug testing requirements

Preferred Experience

Minimum 2 Years Experience In:

• Psychiatry
• Behavioral Health
• Addiction Medicine
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment
• Inpatient Behavioral Health
• Residential Treatment Programs
• Community Mental Health
• Integrated Medical and Behavioral Healthcare

Experience With:

• Depression
• Anxiety Disorders
• Bipolar Disorder
• PTSD
• Psychotic Disorders
• Personality Disorders
• Substance Use Disorders
• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
• Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior psychiatric medication management experience
• Experience in residential treatment settings
• Experience in addiction medicine
• Familiarity with ASAM Criteria
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles
• Experience working within multidisciplinary treatment teams
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Why Join Prosperous Health?

• Join one of California's fastest-growing behavioral healthcare organizations
• Help launch and shape a new 104-bed behavioral health campus
• Work within an integrated platform that includes inpatient, outpatient, tele-health, psychiatric, and medical services
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, PMHNPs, therapists, nurses, counselors, and executive leadership
• Exposure to innovative treatment modalities including TMS and integrated behavioral healthcare programs
• Opportunity for advancement throughout Prosperous Health and Prosperous Medical
• Leadership development opportunities as the organization expands
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Mission-driven culture focused on recovery, compassion, accountability, and clinical excellence

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

$95,000 - $180,000 annually DOE

Additional compensation opportunities may include:

• Performance Incentives
• Leadership Opportunities
• Multi-Site Clinical Coverage Opportunities
• Telehealth Opportunities

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities

Schedule Options

• Full-Time
• Part-Time
• Hybrid Opportunities Available
• Multi-Site Opportunities Available
• Telehealth Opportunities Available Through Prosperous Medical

Equal Opportunity Employer

Prosperous Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Help shape the future of behavioral healthcare while making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities throughout California.