Behavioral Health Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Summary

Join Ascend Healthcare as a Psychiatric PA-C to provide remote psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment to patients in Washington State. You will conduct psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, manage psychopharmacological treatment, and provide supportive psychotherapy. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including PCPs, pediatricians, and counselors. This fully remote position requires an active, unrestricted medical license in your primary residence and Washington State, along with 2+ years of experience as a Psychiatric Provider. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

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 Provider
• DEA License
• A patient-first mindset
• Comfortability to work in fully-remote environment

Responsibilities

• Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluations for Adult General Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder
• 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

Certification in Psychiatry

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
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance