Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider- Oregon Licensed, Remote

Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider - Oregon Licensed, Remote

Ascend Healthcare is committed to providing fully integrated, quality psychiatric and behavioral health services in a compassionate, convenient, and affordable manner. We work with external partners to deliver integrated psychiatric medication management, substance use disorder treatment, counseling services, peer support, and care coordination for seamless patient care across the country.

The Ascend Story

Founded to transform mental health care access, Ascend Healthcare delivers integrated psychiatric and behavioral health solutions with a commitment to equity, compassion, and operational excellence. We partner directly with health centers to build sustainable behavioral health programs—bringing deep clinical expertise, operational support, and long‑term stability.

Core Values

• Collaboration and teamwork
• Work‑from‑home opportunities
• Career growth and professional development training

Position Summary

We are seeking a licensed Psychiatric PA‑C or PMHNP to provide psychiatric and substance‑use‑disorder treatment remotely via telemedicine to patients of our Community Health Center partners nationwide. The provider will participate in a “say‑yes” first clinical model, guiding patients toward recovery and stabilization in the care setting that best meets their needs.

Key Areas of Ownership

• Conduct psychiatric diagnostic evaluations for general mental health and substance use disorders across all age groups.
• Provide psychopharmacological management of all psychiatric‑diagnosed treatment conditions.
• Administer or be willing to learn medication‑assisted treatment for OUD in active withdrawal or recovery.
• Deliver supportive psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, and trauma‑informed care using harm‑reduction and patient‑centered approaches.
• Coordinate care across psychiatric, substance‑use, and medical services.
• Provide direct support for scheduled and walk‑in patients.
• Complete validated rating‑scale documentation and treatment plans to determine level of care.
• Coordinate clinical and psychosocial resources—medical referrals, housing, peer support, and other social determinants of health.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, including PCPs, pediatricians, OB/GYNs, counselors, peer‑support staff, and care coordinators.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted medical license in the state of primary residence and Oregon.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider.
• DEA license.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred).
• Comfortable working in a fully remote environment.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged sitting.
• Manual dexterity and good hand‑eye coordination.
• Adequate vision for reading screens and documents.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills for virtual meetings.
• Reliable internet connectivity in a quiet workspace.
• Possible occasional in‑person attendance as needed.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary: $150,000–$160,000 (Ohio‑licensed applicants).
• Monthly bonus program.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long‑term disability insurance.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Annual CEU stipend.
• Collaborative, remote‑first, clinician‑owned and operated environment.

Job Type
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Full‑time

EEO Statement

Ascend Healthcare is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Ascend Healthcare participates in comprehensive background checks and drug screenings for all potential employees as a contingency to gaining employment status.