Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider

Ascend Healthcare

Psychiatric PA-C or PMHNP providing psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment in hybrid settings. Engaging with patients through telemedicine and in-person care.

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

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

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental Insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Psychiatric EvaluationMedication ManagementTrauma-Informed CareHarm Reduction ModelingPatient-Centered TreatmentValidated Rating Scales DocumentationPsychological TestingMedical ReferralsSubstance Use TreatmentPatient Care Plans

Soft Skills

Patient-First MindsetMotivational InterviewingCollaborationCommunicationEmpathy

Certifications

Active Medical LicenseDEA LicensePMHNP CertificationCAQ in Psych (Preferred)