Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider

Ascend Healthcare

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

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesEntry Level💰 $135,000 - $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 psychopharmacological management and medication-assisted treatment. Capable of coordinating care within a multidisciplinary team while delivering patient-centered therapies and maintaining a patient-first mindset.

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Active Medical LicenseDEA LicenseBilingual - English and SpanishData Waivered for OUD TreatmentPsychiatric Diagnostic Evaluations

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Hard Skills

Psychopharmacological ManagementMedication-Assisted TreatmentSupportive PsychotherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Informed CareHarm Reduction ModelingValidated Rating Scales DocumentationPsychiatric Treatment CoordinationPsychological Testing CoordinationSubstance Use Disorder Treatment

Soft Skills

Patient-First MindsetComfortable in Remote EnvironmentWillingness to Learn

Industry Keywords

TelemedicineSubstance Use DisorderOUDMultidisciplinary TeamCare CoordinationSocial Determinants of HealthPeer SupportPsychiatric CareMental Health TreatmentPatient-Centered Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment remotely through telemedicine
Perform psychiatric diagnostic evaluations for general mental health and substance use disorder across all age spectrums
Provide psychopharmacological management of psychiatric treatment conditions
Provide medication-assisted treatment to patients with OUD in active withdrawal or recovery
Deliver supportive psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, harm reduction modeling, and patient-centered treatments
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 help determine level of care
Coordinate psychological testing, medical referrals, resources, peer supports, housing, and other social determinants
Participate directly with a multidisciplinary team including PCPs, pediatricians, OB/GYN, counseling, 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
New graduates are welcome to apply!
Previous psych experience is a plus!
DEA License
Bilingual- English and Spanish (preferred)
A patient-first mindset
Comfortability to work in fully-remote environment
Willingness to obtain additional state licenses as needed
Data Waivered (or willingness to learn) to provide medication-assisted treatment to those with OUD in active withdrawal or recovery
Access to a quiet, dedicated workspace with reliable internet connectivity
Comprehensive background checks and drug screenings as a contingency to gaining employment status

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