Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Mental Health Services

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Perform thorough and empathetic psychiatric evaluations, establish diagnoses, formulate treatment plans, manage medications, monitor patient progress, and make referrals as necessary.

• Prescribe, adjust dosages, refill, and oversee the use of psychotropic medications across various classes, including anti-anxiety medications, antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and stimulants.

• Collaborate effectively with therapists, MDs, NPs, PAs, acupuncturists, mental health coordinators, and clinical leaders to promote coordinated, patient-focused care.

• Work alongside mental health and clinical leaders to identify, consult on, and assist high-risk patients.

• Offer mental health insights and case consultations to the wider clinical team, including support for patient education, health advice, and care planning.

• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, policy formulation, documentation standards, and clinical best practices by keeping abreast of ongoing research and developments in psychiatric and mental healthcare.

• Enable comprehensive mental healthcare interventions and referrals, including connecting patients with social service resources and higher levels of care when necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with active, unrestricted licensure in California and/or Arizona.

• Over 3 years of post-graduate experience in psychiatric or mental health clinical settings.

• Proven experience in conducting psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, and medication management.

• Proficient in prescribing and monitoring commonly used psychotropic medications.

• Comfortable providing care in a virtual-first, technology-driven environment, including managing documentation and payer credentialing requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Quarterly performance bonus (10% target).

• Equity grants.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Malpractice coverage.

• Paid time off (PTO), sick leave, and holidays.

• CME stipend and reimbursement for licensing fees.

• Access to clinical tools and ongoing training resources.