Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider, CA Licesned, Remote- New Grads

Ascend-Telemedicine; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus program

Medical, dental, vision, life and LTD

PTO + company holidays

Yearly CEU stipend

Remote-first setting

Clinician owned and operated

Job summary

Ascend Healthcare is expanding its telemedicine psychiatry team to provide psychiatric and substance use treatment remotely across the United States. We welcome new graduates and require an active, unrestricted medical license with DEA credentials.

The role emphasizes data-informed care, collaborative practice with PCPs and behavioral health specialists, and a focus on accessible, high-quality care delivered in a remote-first environment. Comprehensive benefits and a monthly bonus are included.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted medical license in state of primary residence and state of medical services being provided.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• DEA license required.
• Willingness to work in a fully remote environment.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric diagnostic evaluations for general mental health and substance use disorders across age groups.
• Manage psychopharmacology for diagnosed conditions.
• Data Waivered (or willingness to learn) for MAT in active withdrawal or recovery.
• Provide supportive psychotherapy and motivational interviewing with trauma-informed care.
• Coordinate care between psychiatry, substance use treatment, and medical integration.
• Assist scheduled and walk-in patients and document treatment plans with validated rating scales.
• Coordinate referrals and resources addressing social determinants of health.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including PCPs, pediatricians, OB/GYN, counseling, and peer support.

Skills

California license

DEA license

Remote work

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

PA-C or equivalent

Job description

Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider, CA Licesned, Remote- New Grads

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 clinical expertise, 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’ll be 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.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a Psychiatric PA-C to provide psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment to our patients. Services will be provided remotely, through telemedicine, 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 be willing to obtain additional state licenses as needed.

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
• Data Waivered (or willingness to learn) to 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 PCP's, 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
• New graduates are welcome to apply!
• Previous psych experience is a plus!
• DEA License
• Bilingual- English and Spanish (preferred)
• Comfortability to work in fully-remote environment

Physical Requirements: This is a fully remote position but may require in-person attendance as company needs arise. 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 for participating in phone calls or virtual meetings.
• Work Environment : Access to a quiet, dedicated workspace free from distractions with 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

Compensation dependent upon state of primary residence: $135,000-$180,000

+ 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.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Ascend Healthcare’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

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