Psychiatric Physician Assistant- Sacramento, CA

Ascend Healthcare

$170K — $180K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active and unrestricted Medical License in CA
  • 2+ years of experience as a Psych provider (preferred)
  • DEA License
  • Bilingual - English and Spanish (preferred)
  • A patient-first mindset

Responsibilities

  • Conduct psychiatric diagnostic evaluations for various mental health and substance use disorders
  • Manage psychopharmacological treatments for psychiatric diagnoses
  • Provide medication-assisted treatment for patients with OUD
  • Utilize supportive psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed approaches
  • Coordinate care between psychiatric, substance use treatment, and medical services
  • Support scheduled and walk-in patients with timely care
  • Complete treatment plans and validated rating scales documentation

Benefits

  • Monthly Bonus Program
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and LTD benefits
  • PTO + Company Holidays
  • Yearly CEU Stipend
  • Collaborative Environment
  • Clinician Owned and Operated
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Flexible schedule
  • Professional development assistance
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

We are looking for a Psychiatric PA-C to provide psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment to our patients. Services will be provided in-person to patients of our Community Health Center partner in Sacramento, CA. 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 be able to work in-person in Sacramento, CA

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 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.

Qualifications:
  • Active and unrestricted Medical License in CA
  • 2+ years of experience as a Psych provider (prefered)
  • DEA License
  • Bilingual- English and Spanish (preferred)
  • A patient-first mindset

Physical Requirements: This is a in-person position. Please be aware the below physical requirements should be considered prior to applying to the position:
  • 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.

Perks
  • 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: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm PST

Salary: $170,000-$180,000

Clinic Location: Sacramento, California.

Monthly Bonus Program

Benefits:
  • 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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