Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider, Remote- New Grads

ascendhealthcare

United States

Remote

USD 135,000 - 180,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD

PTO + Holidays

Yearly CEU Stipend

Collaborative Environment

Remote-first setting

Clinician Owned and Operated

Job summary

Ascend Healthcare is seeking a Psychiatric PA-C to provide remote psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment via telemedicine to patients across the United States. Providers should be willing to obtain additional state licenses as needed and maintain a patient-first approach.

We offer a remote-first environment with opportunities for monthly bonuses and comprehensive benefits. New graduates are welcome, and prior psychiatric experience is a plus.

Qualifications

Active and unrestricted Medical License in the state of primary residence.
PA-C with psychiatric specialization; New graduates welcome.
DEA license required.
Bilingual: English and Spanish preferred.
Comfortable working in a fully remote environment.
Previous psychiatric experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform psychiatric evaluations and pharmacologic management.
Provide telemedicine-based care to patients nationwide.
Coordinate care with PCPs, therapists, and care teams.
Complete treatment plans and documentation.
Support care coordination and access to medications.

Skills

Bilingual - English & Spanish

Remote work capable

Patient-first mindset

Psychiatric care experience

Licensed PA-C with DEA

Job description

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
Patient-First Mindset
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)
A patient-first mindset
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.

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