Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Prosperous Health Inc; Malibu Junction (CA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance (FT

Paid time off

Annual CME allowance

Malpractice coverage provided

License and DEA fees reimbursed

401(k) retirement plan

Mentorship and TMS training

Hybrid scheduling with telehealth

Job summary

Prosperous Medical seeks a Psychiatric Physician Assistant to deliver psychiatric evaluations, medication management and addiction treatment under an SB 697 practice agreement with board-certified physicians. PAs work alongside therapists, nurses and case managers in a dual-diagnosis treatment model.

The role includes on-site and telehealth duties from Prosperous Health locations, with opportunities for a statewide telehealth program in California.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program.
• Current NCCPA certification (PA-C).
• Active, unrestricted California PA license, or eligibility to obtain one before start.
• Active DEA and CURES registrations, or willingness to obtain both before start.
• Completion of California's controlled-substances education course for furnishing Schedule II drugs, or willingness to complete it before start.
• Minimum 1 year of psychiatric or behavioral health experience (new graduates with psychiatry rotations considered).

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits for adult patients, in person and by telehealth.
• Diagnose and treat depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD and co-occurring substance use disorders.
• Lead MAT inductions and follow-ups, including buprenorphine and naltrexone.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, checking CURES before controlled-substance prescriptions as California law requires.
• Evaluate patients for TMS candidacy and prepare records for payer authorization.
• Manage daily TMS treatment sessions and sign session notes under direct on-site physician supervision.
• Order and interpret labs and monitor medication safety.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings for PHP, IOP and outpatient patients.
• Maintain timely, compliant documentation in the EHR and support quality and audit readiness.

Skills

CA license eligibility

DEA registration

CURES registrations

Controlled-substances education

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

NCCPA certification (PA-C)

Job description

Description

Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA-C)

• Hiring entity: Prosperous Medical
• Location: Based at Prosperous Health - The Valley (Agoura Hills), with a South Bay option at Prosperous Health - The Peninsula (Rancho Palos Verdes) and statewide telehealth
• Schedule: Full time or part time
• Setting: Primarily outpatient psychiatry and addiction medicine
• Compensation: 155, 000-190,000 base salary (full time), or 80-95 per hour (part time), based on experience, plus performance bonuses tied to meeting KPIs

About Prosperous Medical

Prosperous Medical is a physician-led medical group providing compassionate, evidence-based

psychiatric, addiction medicine and integrated medical care across multiple levels of care. Our mission is

to support individuals in achieving lasting recovery, improved mental health and long-term wellness

through high-quality, patient-centered care. Prosperous Health, our non-clinical administrative

management group, supports Prosperous Medical with operations and administration so our clinicians

can focus on patient care.

We foster a collaborative, clinically driven environment where excellence in care, ethical practice and

continuous improvement guide everything we do. Through inpatient treatment, outpatient services,

telehealth, psychiatric care and innovative medical programs, our multidisciplinary team provides

coordinated, patient-centered care across California.

Our network

• Prosperous Health - The Valley (Agoura Hills) - Outpatient psychiatry, TMS, PHP and IOP programs (primary site)
• Prosperous Health - The Peninsula (Rancho Palos Verdes) - Outpatient behavioral health program
• The Highlands by Prosperous Health (Lake Hughes) - 104-bed inpatient behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment campus
• Valley Restoration Center Virtual Care - Statewide telehealth behavioral health program

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance (full time)
• Paid time off (prorated for part time)
• Annual CME allowance
• Malpractice coverage provided
• License and DEA registration fees reimbursed
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Physician mentorship and ongoing TMS training
• Flexible scheduling with a hybrid telehealth option

Equal Opportunity Employer

Prosperous Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and

respectful workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are dedicated

to promoting equity, belonging and professional growth.

The pay range above reflects a good-faith estimate under California law; final offers depend on

experience, qualifications and schedule.

Why Join Prosperous Medical?

At Prosperous Medical, our team is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we

serve. We value compassion, integrity, teamwork and clinical excellence. If you are passionate about

providing exceptional psychiatric care and helping individuals achieve lasting recovery, we encourage

to apply. Join our team and help transform lives through compassionate, patient-centered care.

Requirements

The Role

We are seeking a Psychiatric Physician Assistant to deliver psychiatric evaluations, medication

management and addiction treatment under an SB 697 practice agreement with our board-certified

physicians. Our PAs and NPs carry most of the routine outpatient volume, working alongside therapists,

nurses and case managers in a dual-diagnosis treatment model.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits for adult patients, in person and by telehealth
• Diagnose and treat depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD and co-occurring substance use disorders
• Lead MAT inductions and follow-ups, including buprenorphine (Suboxone, Sublocade) and naltrexone (Vivitrol)
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, checking CURES before controlled-substance prescriptions as California law requires
• Evaluate patients for TMS candidacy: confirm the depression diagnosis, document prior medication and psychotherapy trials, administer rating scales (PHQ-9, GAD-7) and prepare records for payer authorization, including Medi-Cal TARs
• Manage daily TMS treatment sessions and sign session notes under direct on-site physician supervision (the physician performs initial motor-threshold mapping and re-mapping)
• Order and interpret labs and monitor medication safety
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings for PHP, IOP and outpatient patients
• Maintain timely, compliant documentation in the EHR and support quality and audit readiness

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program
• Current NCCPA certification (PA-C)
• Active, unrestricted California PA license, or eligibility to obtain one before start
• Active DEA and CURES registrations, or willingness to obtain both before start
• Completion of California's controlled-substances education course for furnishing Schedule II drugs, or willingness to complete it before start
• Minimum 1 year of psychiatric or behavioral health experience (new graduates with psychiatry rotations considered)

Preferred

• Experience performing TMS evaluations or working in a TMS program
• NCCPA Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Psychiatry
• Experience in addiction medicine, MAT or dual-diagnosis care