Psychiatric Physician Assistant- Sacramento, CA

Ascend Healthcare; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Ascend Healthcare in Sacramento, CA seeks a Psychiatric PA-C to provide psychiatric and substance use disorder treatments in‑person at our community health partner sites. The role emphasizes a compassionate, patient‑centered approach with a focus on recovery and stabilization.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, conducting evaluations, managing medications, and coordinating with medical and behavioral health resources to support each patient’s journey.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Medical License in CA.
• 2+ years of experience as a Psych provider (preferred).
• DEA License.
• Bilingual - English and Spanish (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric diagnostic evaluations across age groups.
• Psychopharmacological management of psychiatric conditions.
• Provide medication-assisted treatment for OUD when appropriate.
• Deliver supportive psychotherapy and harm-reduction approaches.
• Coordinate care with PCPs, counselors and social services.

Skills

CA Medical License

Psychiatry experience

DEA License

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

California, United States

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
• 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 in‑person to patients of our Community Health Center partner in Sacramento, CA. 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 able to work in‑person in Sacramento, CA

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 PCP's, Pediatricians, OB/GYN, counseling, peer support staff and care coordinators.

Qualifications:

• Active and unrestricted Medical License in CA
• 2+ years of experience as a Psych provider (prefered)
• 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.
• 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

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm PST

Clinic Location: Sacramento, California.

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.