[Hiring] Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner @Ascend Healthcare

Role Description

We are looking for a Pediatric Psychiatric PA-C or PMHNP to provide psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment to our patients. Services will be provided 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.

• Providers must have an active, unrestricted medical license in California.

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.
• 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 (For NPs: PMHNP Required) (For PA-Cs: CAQ in Psych preferred).
• DEA License.
• Bilingual - English and Spanish (preferred).
• A patient-first mindset.

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.
• Clinician Owned and Operated.

Job Type

• Full-time.
• Schedule: 5, 8 hours or 4, 10 shifts.
• Salary: $165,000-$175,000 with primary residence in CA.

Company Description

Ascend Healthcare is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Ascend Healthcare participates in conducting comprehensive background checks and drug screenings for all potential employees as a contingency to gaining employment status.