Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider- Arcata, CA, Hybrid

Ascend Healthcare; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

PTO + Company Holidays

Yearly CEU Stipend

Collaborative Environment

Clinician Owned and Operated

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider to deliver comprehensive psychiatric care via a hybrid model, including telemedicine and in-person consultations. Ideal candidates should possess an active California medical license and have over 2 years of relevant experience. They will conduct diagnostic evaluations, manage treatment plans, and work closely with a multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery and stabilization. Competitive salary and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Must have an active, unrestricted medical license in California.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in psychiatric practice.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric diagnostic evaluations for patients.
• Manage psychopharmacological treatment plans.
• Provide medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorder.
• Coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluations

Psychopharmacological management

Medication-assisted treatment

Supportive psychotherapy

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

Active and unrestricted Medical License

2+ years of experience as a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider

DEA License

Job description

Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider- Arcata, CA, Hybrid

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.

Position Summary

We are looking for a Psychiatric PA-C or PMHNP to provide psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment to our patients. Services will be provided through a hybrid model (telemedicine and in-person) 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 California.

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 PCPs, 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 Advanced Practice Provider (For NPs: PMHNP Required) (For PA-Cs: CAQ in Psych preferred)
• DEA License
• Bilingual English and Spanish (preferred)

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.

Benefits

• Monthly Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD benefits
• PTO + Company Holidays
• Yearly CEU Stipend
• Collaborative Environment
• Clinician Owned and Operated

Job Type

Full-time

Salary

$165,000-$175,000 with primary residence in CA

Clinic Location

Eureka or Arcata, California.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.