Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Prosperous Health; Agoura Hills (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Continuing education

Licensure reimbursement

Telehealth opportunities

Job summary

Prosperous Health in Agoura Hills, California seeks a compassionate Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join a multidisciplinary team providing psychiatric assessments, medication management, and medical support for patients with mental health and substance use disorders. The PA-C collaborates with psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, and other providers in a dynamic behavioral health environment.

The ideal candidate holds CA PA licensure, NCCPA certification, DEA registration or ability to obtain, and

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 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric and medical assessments.
• Evaluate symptoms, treatment response, and clinical stability.
• Provide psychiatric medication management.
• Monitor medication effectiveness and side effects.
• Support medication-assisted treatment and stabilization programs.
• Participate in treatment planning and case reviews.
• Address routine medical concerns in behavioral healthcare settings.
• Coordinate care with clinical and nursing teams.
• Support continuity of care and discharge planning.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Follow HIPAA, DHCS, accreditation, and organizational requirements.
• Participate in quality-improvement initiatives.

Skills

PA license in CA

NCCPA certification

DEA registration ability

BLS certification

Credentialing clearance

Education

PA program graduate

Job description

Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Psychiatry & Medication Management

Prosperous Health | Agoura Hills, California

About Prosperous Health

Prosperous Health is a growing behavioral healthcare organization providing mental health, substance use disorder, psychiatric, medical, outpatient, inpatient, and telehealth services across California.

Our network includes a 104-bed inpatient behavioral health campus, multiple outpatient programs, statewide virtual care, and Prosperous Medical - our integrated psychiatric and medical services division.

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Physician Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team in Agoura Hills.

The PA-C will collaborate with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, nurses, therapists, and other providers to deliver psychiatric assessments, medication management, medical support, and ongoing care for patients with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric and medical assessments
• Evaluate symptoms, treatment response, and clinical stability
• Provide psychiatric medication management
• Monitor medication effectiveness and side effects
• Support medication-assisted treatment and stabilization programs
• Participate in treatment planning and case reviews
• Address routine medical concerns in behavioral healthcare settings
• Coordinate care with clinical and nursing teams
• Support continuity of care and discharge planning
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation
• Follow HIPAA, DHCS, accreditation, and organizational requirements
• 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 pass credentialing, background screening, and drug-testing requirements

Preferred Experience

Two or more years of experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:

• Psychiatry or behavioral health
• Addiction medicine or substance use disorder treatment
• Inpatient or residential treatment
• Community mental health
• Integrated medical and behavioral healthcare
• Psychiatric medication management
• Medication-assisted treatment
• Co-occurring disorders

Knowledge of ASAM Criteria, trauma-informed care, and multidisciplinary treatment is preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Why Join Prosperous Health?

• Join a growing, integrated behavioral healthcare organization
• Work across psychiatric, medical, outpatient, inpatient, and telehealth services
• Collaborate with experienced clinical and medical professionals
• Access advancement and leadership opportunities
• Participate in innovative services, including TMS and telepsychiatry
• Receive continuing education and professional-development support
• Join a mission-driven culture focused on compassion, recovery, accountability, and clinical excellence

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $95,000-$180,000 annually, depending on experience

Additional opportunities may include performance incentives, leadership roles, telehealth services, and multi-site clinical coverage.

Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Continuing education support
• Professional-development opportunities
• Licensure and certification reimbursement

Schedule

• Full-time or part-time
• Telehealth opportunities may be available
• Multi-site opportunities may be available

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