Psychiatric Physician Associate (PA)

ARC Health; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks PTO

Eight paid holidays

DEA/licensure reimbursement

CEU reimbursement

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

HSA/FSA options

Life insurance and AD&D

EAP with mental health resources

Case consultation

Billing, credentialing, scheduling & 7

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Denver Wellness Associates seeks a Psychiatric Physician Assistant to join the Denver Wellness team at the Cherry Creek Office. The PA will provide psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality mental health care.

The position offers a full-time schedule with 32–38 hours per week, remote day options after capacity targets, and competitive compensation with RVU-based upside.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current NCCPA certification/PANCE.
• Colorado collaborative agreement with physician.
• Colorado licensure eligibility or license.
• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain one.
• CAQ-Psych certification preferred.
• Approximately three years of experience preferred; new grads welcome.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, manage, and treat psychiatric patients.
• Provide medication management and education related to Spravato, ketamine, TMS, and psychotherapy.
• Coordinate treatment with therapists, physicians, and care-team members.
• Maintain prescriptive authority, licensure, and credentialing; participate in continuing education.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in PA program

Job description

Description

Psychiatric Physician Associate (PA)

Compensation: Salary + RVU (for experienced PAs: $112,000 - $120,000). Additional compensation for CAQ-PSY certification.

Employment Type: W-2 Full-Time, Exempt

Schedule: Minimum of 32 hours/week. 38 hours/week preferred. Mon – Fri. Either 4, 9 hour days or 5, 8 hour days. Remote day option available upon reaching required patient capacity.

Location: Onsite at Cherry Creek Office (300 S Jackson St, Denver, CO)

Role Summary

We are looking for a Psychiatric Physician Associate to become part of the Denver Wellness team! Denver Wellness is an organization that strives to provide high-quality, empathetic, and thoughtful patient care. We prioritize team collaboration, education, and work-life balance for our employees. We are a dynamic and growing organization, serving the community of Denver. The ideal candidate desires a longitudinal relationship with their client, an intra-office collaborative community, and a passion for serving the mental health needs of our community.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, manage, and treat psychiatric patients.
• Provide medication management and patient education, including education related to Spravato, ketamine, TMS, and psychotherapy.
• Coordinate treatment with therapists, physicians, and other care-team members.
• Maintain systematic follow-up and modify care plans as appropriate, including referrals and consultations.
• Maintain required prescriptive authority, licensure, certifications, and credentialing.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development.
• Protect patient confidentiality and contribute positively to a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Establishes systematic follow-up for evaluation of the plan of care and reassesses and modifies the plan, as necessaryincluding initiation of referrals and consultation with other health care providers as appropriate

Schedule & Work Model

• Either 4, 9 hour days or 5, 8 hour days
• Practice hours generally run from 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
• Appointments are typically 60 minutes for intakes and 30 minutes for follow-ups.
• Administrative time is built in midday and at the end of the day
• One remote workday may be available after reaching 75% capacity.
• PAs practice under physician supervision, with supervision hours tracked according to Colorado requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation:
  • Experienced PA: $112,000 for the first 3 months and then $100,000 + RVUs (anticipated annualized at $120,000)
  • New PA: $100,000 for the first 3 months and then $80,000 + RVUs (anticipated annualized at $120,000)
  • Additional compensation for CAQ-PSY certification.
• Benefits
  • Four weeks of PTO
  • Eight paid holidays
  • Reimbursement for DEA, Licensure and Malpractice.
  • CEU reimbursement of $2,000/year
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
  • HSA (with employer contribution) and FSA options to help manage healthcare and dependent care expenses
  • Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential mental health and life support resources
  • Case consultation with colleagues
  • Billing, credentialing, scheduling, and intake support
  • Flexible scheduling

Requirements

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Associate program.
• Current and unrestricted NCCPA certification/PANCE completion.
• Ability to practice under a Colorado-compliant collaborative agreement with a physician or physician group licensed and actively practicing in Colorado.
• Licensed in Colorado or eligible to obtain Colorado licensure.
• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain and maintain one.
• Eligible to prescribe controlled substances and comply with Colorado prescription-monitoring requirements.
• CAQ-Psych certification preferred.
• Approximately three years of experience preferred; new graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

About Denver Wellness Associates

Denver Wellness Associates is a comprehensive mental health care practice dedicated to supporting individuals and families on their journey toward lasting well-being. We offer personalized psychiatric services, including medication management, therapy, genetic testing, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), Spravato and ketamine-assisted treatments, and ADHD testing, delivered with compassion, collaboration, and a focus on holistic care. With a talented team serving clients across multiple Colorado locations and via telehealth, our mission is to improve access to high-quality mental health services and help every person we work with feel heard, understood, and empowered.

Denver Wellness Associates is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengths our teams and enhances the care we provide to the communities we serve.

Denver Wellness Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Denver Wellness Associates is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodation requests may be submitted to [e-mail].