Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider- California Licensed, Remote

Overview

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 follow a “no wrong door” treatment model to say “yes” to any patient referral while minimizing exclusionary criteria.

This approach supports improved patient and clinician experience, better outcomes, and lower costs.

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 with health centers to build fully integrated, sustainable behavioral health programs—providing clinical expertise, operational support, and long-term stability.

Our work environment fosters collaboration and teamwork, a patient-first mindset, opportunities to work from home, and career growth with professional development training.

We are looking for a Psychiatric PA-C or PMHNP 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 guide patients toward recovery and stabilization where they are located.

• Providers must have an active, unrestricted medical license in their state of primary residence and be willing to obtain a CA license.

• 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 psychiatry, substance use treatment 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 identified.
• Direct involvement with multidisciplinary team including PCPs, Pediatricians, OB/GYN, counseling, peer support staff and care coordinators.

• Active and unrestricted medical license in state of primary residence and in the state where services are provided.
• 2+ years of experience as a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider (Required).
• Certification in Psychiatry (PMHNP or Psychiatry CAQ).
• DEA license.
• Bilingual English and Spanish (preferred).
• Patient-first mindset.
• Comfortable working in a fully remote environment.

This is a fully remote position but may require in-person attendance as company needs arise. Please consider the following physical requirements prior to applying:

• Prolonged sitting for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity for using a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Adequate vision for reading computer screens and documents.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills for virtual meetings and correspondence.
• Sufficient hearing for participating in phone calls or virtual meetings.
• Access to a quiet, dedicated workspace free from distractions with reliable internet connectivity.

• Monthly bonus program.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and LTD benefits.
• PTO and company holidays.
• Yearly CEU stipend.
• Collaborative environment and remote-first setting.
• Clinician-owned and operated.

• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: $165,000–$175,000 with primary residence in CA
• Benefits: 401(k) and 401(k) matching; health, dental, vision, life insurance; paid time off; professional development assistance

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.

We conduct comprehensive background checks and drug screenings as a contingency to gain employment status.