Bilingual Psychiatric & Addiction Medicine Physician Assistant

Ascend Healthcare

. Provide psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment remotely through telemedicine .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $170,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment through telemedicine, including conducting evaluations, managing psychopharmacological treatments, and delivering supportive psychotherapy. Proficient in coordinating care across multidisciplinary teams and utilizing trauma-informed, patient-centered approaches.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Medical LicensePsychiatric Advance Practice Provider ExperienceCertification in PsychiatryDEA LicenseBilingual - English and Spanish

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Hard Skills

Psychiatric Diagnostic EvaluationsPsychopharmacological Treatment ManagementMedication-Assisted TreatmentSupportive PsychotherapyMotivational InterviewingValidated Rating Scales DocumentationPsychological Testing Coordination

Soft Skills

Patient-First MindsetComfortable in Remote Environment

Certifications & Qualifications

PMHNP CertificationPsychiatry CAQDEA License

Industry Keywords

Substance Use Disorder TreatmentTelemedicineHarm-Reduction ApproachesMultidisciplinary TeamsSocial Determinants of Health

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment remotely through telemedicine
Conduct psychiatric diagnostic evaluations for general mental health and substance use disorder across all age spectrums
Manage psychopharmacological treatment for psychiatric conditions
Provide medication-assisted treatment for patients with OUD in active withdrawal or recovery
Deliver supportive psychotherapy and motivational interviewing using trauma-informed, harm-reduction, and patient-centered approaches
Coordinate care between psychiatric, substance use treatment, and medical integration
Support scheduled and walk-in patients
Complete validated rating scales documentation and treatment plans to determine level of care
Coordinate psychological testing, medical referrals, resources, peer supports, housing, and other social determinants of health
Participate directly with multidisciplinary teams including PCPs, pediatricians, OB/GYNs, counselors, peer support staff, and care coordinators

Requirements

What you’ll need

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)
Certification in Psychiatry (PMHNP or Psychiatry CAQ)
DEA License
Bilingual- English and Spanish (required)
A patient-first mindset
Comfortability to work in fully-remote environment
Willingness to obtain CA License
Access to a quiet, dedicated workspace free from distractions with reliable internet connectivity
Background checks and drug screenings are contingencies to employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

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