[Hiring] Bilingual Psychiatric Physician Assistant @Ascend Healthcare

Role Description

We are looking for a Bilingual Psychiatric PA-C 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 look to treat patients where they are and guide them along their journey to recovery and stabilization.

• Clinician must be active or willing to obtain a license in Oregon in addition to holding an active license in state of primary residence.
• Clinician must be bilingual (English/Spanish).

Key Areas of Ownership

• 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 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 otherwise identified.
• Direct involvement with multidisciplinary team including PCP's, Pediatricians, OB/GYN, counseling, peer support staff and care coordinators.

Qualifications

• 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 (Required).
• DEA License.
• Bilingual - English and Spanish (Required).
• A patient-first mindset.
• Comfortability to work in fully-remote environment.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Job Type

• Full-time.

Starting Minimum Salary

• Based on state of residence.
• Tier 1: $170,000-180,000.
• Tier 2: $150,000-165,000.
• Tier 3: $137,000-150,000.

Company Description

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 believe in a “no wrong door” treatment model which finds ways to say “yes” to any patient referral rather than a multitude of exclusionary criteria found elsewhere.