Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric

Ascend Healthcare

Pediatric Psychiatric provider delivering integrated mental health and substance use care through telemedicine at Ascend Healthcare. Working with a multidisciplinary team to support patients across the United States.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $165,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, psychopharmacological management, and medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders. Proficient in care coordination, trauma-informed approaches, and collaborative work within multidisciplinary teams.

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Psychiatric Diagnostic EvaluationsPsychopharmacological ManagementMedication-Assisted TreatmentCare CoordinationBilingual - English and Spanish

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Hard Skills

Psychiatric EvaluationMedication ManagementTrauma-Informed CareHarm Reduction ModelingMotivational InterviewingValidated Rating Scales DocumentationPatient-Centered TreatmentPsychological TestingSubstance Use TreatmentPatient Care Planning

Soft Skills

Patient-First Mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Medical LicenseDEA LicensePMHNP CertificationCAQ in Psych (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Substance Use DisorderOUDMultidisciplinary TeamCare CoordinationSocial Determinants of Health

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 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.

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD benefits
Monthly Bonus Program
PTO + Company Holidays
Yearly CEU Stipend
Collaborative Environment
Clinician Owned and Operated