Behavioral Health Medical Provider PMHNP, PA-C

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 diagnostic evaluations, manage psychopharmacology, and offer supportive psychotherapy. Experience with medication-assisted treatment and care coordination is essential. The role requires an active, unrestricted medical license in your primary residence and Oregon, along with 2+ years of experience as a Psychiatric Advance Practice Provider and a DEA license. Ascend offers a collaborative, remote-first environment with benefits including a monthly bonus program, comprehensive health insurance, PTO, a yearly CEU stipend, and more. The position is fully remote but may require occasional in-person attendance.

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Medical License in state of primary residence and state of medical services being provided
• 2+ years of experience as a Psychiatric Advance Practice Provider
• DEA License
• A patient-first mindset
• Comfortability to work in fully-remote environment
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 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

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual- English and Spanish

Benefits

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