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Ascend Healthcare

B2B telepsychiatry and behavioral health services

Psychiatric Physician Assistant - Bilingual

Full-Time
$137k - $180k/yr+ Monthly bonus
Mid
Remote in USA
RemoteMust hold or obtain an Oregon license in addition to an active license in the state of primary residence.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryAdvanced Practice Providers

About the job

Requirements
  • An active and unrestricted medical license in the state of primary residence and in the state where medical services are provided.
  • At least 2 years of experience as a Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider.
  • A Drug Enforcement Administration license.
  • Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency.
  • Ability to work in a fully remote environment.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods during working hours.
  • Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for using a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
  • Adequate vision for reading computer screens and documents.
  • Clear verbal and written communication skills for virtual meetings and correspondence.
  • Sufficient hearing ability for participating in phone calls or virtual meetings.
  • Access to a quiet, dedicated workspace free from distractions with reliable internet connectivity.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct psychiatric diagnostic evaluations for general mental health and substance use disorder across all age spectrums.
  • Provide psychopharmacological management for psychiatric treatment conditions.
  • Provide medication-assisted treatment to patients with opioid use disorder in active withdrawal or recovery using a Data Waiver, or obtain the required training to do so.
  • Provide supportive psychotherapy and motivational interviewing using trauma-informed, harm-reduction, and patient-centered approaches.
  • Coordinate care between psychiatric services, substance use treatment, and medical integration.
  • Provide direct support for scheduled and walk-in patients.
  • Complete validated rating-scale documentation and treatment plans to help determine the appropriate level of care.
  • Coordinate patient care, including psychological testing, medical referrals, resources, peer supports, housing, and other identified social determinants of health.
  • Work directly with a multidisciplinary team including primary care providers, pediatricians, obstetrician-gynecologists, counselors, peer support staff, and care coordinators.

About the company

Ascend Healthcare provides integrated psychiatric and behavioral health services through a telehealth platform for partner healthcare organizations. It operates on a B2B model, delivering telepsychiatry, substance use disorder treatment, and telecounseling within primary care clinics, FQHCs, and specialty settings to patients of all ages. Clinicians at partner sites offer remote assessments, therapy, medication management, and counseling as part of routine care. By embedding mental health services into existing healthcare workflows, Ascend aims to improve access, coordination, and patient outcomes across a wide range of conditions.

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What believers are saying

  • Ascend reported 24.6% higher depression remission and 11.1% better SUD engagement in April 2026.
  • October 2026 state telehealth reforms and rural funding strengthen integrated behavioral-health demand.
  • Remote coverage across multiple states broadens addressable market beyond California and Arizona.

What critics are saying

  • Private-equity ownership from Abry concentrates exit pressure and cash discipline before 2028.
  • Thirty-nine openings on Greenhouse show heavy clinician hiring and relentless delivery dependence.
  • Arizona terms and HIPAA exposure make a data breach or billing audit existential.

What makes Ascend Healthcare unique

  • B2B telebehavioral integration with FQHCs embeds psychiatry directly into primary-care workflows.
  • Canyonlands expanded to 11 rural locations, showing operational depth in underserved markets.
  • Joint Commission accreditation and Arizona terms signal process maturity for regulated telehealth delivery.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Wellness Program

Company News

Oregon PCA
Aug 12th, 2026
Ascend Healthcare expands specialty care across rural communities.

Ascend Healthcare expands specialty care across rural communities. August 12, 2026 By Dani Gehrke 43 Total Views 1 Daily Views Table of contents. For community health centers serving rural and frontier communities, providing behavioral health care to patients in need can be challenging. Between providers stretched beyond capacity and limited access to specialty services available within the community, Oregon health centers expressed interest in resources to strengthen the health workforce and improve infrastructure for care delivery. The Oregon Primary Care Association (OPCA) has shared these challenges with corporate partner Ascend Healthcare to identify strategies to support our members. Case study. Ascend Healthcare collaborates with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to build fully integrated behavioral health programs that combine operational support, compliance guidance, and ongoing clinical services oversight. In a new case study, Ascend shares how its partnership with Canyonlands Healthcare, an Arizona-based FQHC, expanded specialty behavioral health access across 11 rural locations. In just one year, the program added more than 1,000 patient encounters while improving depression remission and substance use disorder treatment engagement. Discover how Ascend's support has led to measurable improvements. 0.8minutes Total Views: 43 Daily Views: 1