Physician Assistant Psychiatry (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 through telemedicine. You will conduct psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, manage psychopharmacological treatment, and provide supportive psychotherapy. Experience with medication-assisted treatment and care coordination is essential. The position requires an active, unrestricted medical license in your primary residence and Washington State, along with 2+ years of experience as a Psychiatric Provider. Ascend offers a collaborative, remote-first environment with benefits including a monthly bonus program, medical, dental, vision, life and LTD benefits, PTO, a yearly CEU stipend, and 401k matching.

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
• Comfortable 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