Behavioral Health Medical Provider

Summary

Join Ascend Healthcare as a Psychiatric PA-C or PMHNP and provide remote psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment to patients nationwide. You will conduct psychiatric evaluations, manage psychopharmacology, and offer supportive psychotherapy. This fully remote position requires an active, unrestricted medical license in your primary state of residence and a DEA license. Ascend offers a collaborative environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits, including a quarterly bonus program, medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, and professional development assistance. The position prioritizes a patient-first approach and involves care coordination with a multidisciplinary team. Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are preferred.

Requirements

• Possess an active and unrestricted Medical License in state of primary residence
• Possess a DEA License
• Maintain a patient-first mindset
• Be comfortable working in a fully-remote environment

Responsibilities

• Conduct Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluations for General Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder across all age spectrums
• Manage psychopharmacological treatment of all psychiatric diagnosed conditions
• Provide medication-assisted treatment to those with OUD in active withdrawal or recovery (Data Waivered or willingness to learn)
• Provide supportive psychotherapy, motivational interviewing and demonstrate 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
• Provide direct support for scheduled and walk-in patients
• Complete validated rating scales documentation and treatment plans to assist in determining level of care
• Coordinate care for patients including psychological testing, medical referrals, resources, peer supports, housing and other social determinants otherwise identified
• Directly work with multidisciplinary team including PCP's, Pediatricians, OB/GYN, counseling, peer support staff and care coordinators

Preferred Qualifications

Be Bilingual- English and Spanish

Benefits

• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD benefits
• PTO + Company Holidays
• Yearly CEU Stipend
• Collaborative Environment
• Remote-first setting
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance