Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA-C) in Agoura Hills, California at Prosperous Health Inc
Job Description
Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA-C)
- Hiring entity: Prosperous Medical
- Location: Based at Prosperous Health – The Valley (Agoura Hills), with a South Bay option at Prosperous Health – The Peninsula (Rancho Palos Verdes) and statewide telehealth
- Schedule: Full time or part time
- Setting: Primarily outpatient psychiatry and addiction medicine
- Compensation: 155, 000–190,000 base salary (full time), or 80–95 per hour (part time), based on experience, plus performance bonuses tied to meeting KPIs
About Prosperous Medical
Prosperous Medical is a physician-led medical group providing compassionate, evidence-based
psychiatric, addiction medicine and integrated medical care across multiple levels of care. Our mission is
to support individuals in achieving lasting recovery, improved mental health and long-term wellness
through high-quality, patient-centered care. Prosperous Health, our non-clinical administrative
management group, supports Prosperous Medical with operations and administration so our clinicians
can focus on patient care.
We foster a collaborative, clinically driven environment where excellence in care, ethical practice and
continuous improvement guide everything we do. Through inpatient treatment, outpatient services,
telehealth, psychiatric care and innovative medical programs, our multidisciplinary team provides
coordinated, patient-centered care across California.
Our network
- Prosperous Health – The Valley (Agoura Hills) – Outpatient psychiatry, TMS, PHP and IOP programs (primary site)
- Prosperous Health – The Peninsula (Rancho Palos Verdes) – Outpatient behavioral health program
- The Highlands by Prosperous Health (Lake Hughes) – 104-bed inpatient behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment campus
- Valley Restoration Center Virtual Care – Statewide telehealth behavioral health program
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance (full time)
- Paid time off (prorated for part time)
- Annual CME allowance
- Malpractice coverage provided
- License and DEA registration fees reimbursed
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Physician mentorship and ongoing TMS training
- Flexible scheduling with a hybrid telehealth option
Equal Opportunity Employer
Prosperous Medical is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and
respectful workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are dedicated
to promoting equity, belonging and professional growth.
The pay range above reflects a good-faith estimate under California law; final offers depend on
experience, qualifications and schedule.
Why Join Prosperous Medical?
At Prosperous Medical, our team is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we
serve. We value compassion, integrity, teamwork and clinical excellence. If you are passionate about
providing exceptional psychiatric care and helping individuals achieve lasting recovery, we encourage you
to apply. Join our team and help transform lives through compassionate, patient-centered care.
Requirements:The Role
We are seeking a Psychiatric Physician Assistant to deliver psychiatric evaluations, medication
management and addiction treatment under an SB 697 practice agreement with our board-certified
physicians. Our PAs and NPs carry most of the routine outpatient volume, working alongside therapists,
nurses and case managers in a dual-diagnosis treatment model.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits for adult patients, in person and by telehealth
- Diagnose and treat depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD and co-occurring substance use disorders
- Lead MAT inductions and follow-ups, including buprenorphine (Suboxone, Sublocade) and naltrexone (Vivitrol)
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, checking CURES before controlled-substance prescriptions as California law requires
- Evaluate patients for TMS candidacy: confirm the depression diagnosis, document prior medication and psychotherapy trials, administer rating scales (PHQ-9, GAD-7) and prepare records for payer authorization, including Medi-Cal TARs
- Manage daily TMS treatment sessions and sign session notes under direct on-site physician supervision (the physician performs initial motor-threshold mapping and re-mapping)
- Order and interpret labs and monitor medication safety
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings for PHP, IOP and outpatient patients
- Maintain timely, compliant documentation in the EHR and support quality and audit readiness
Qualifications
Required
- Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program
- Current NCCPA certification (PA-C)
- Active, unrestricted California PA license, or eligibility to obtain one before start
- Active DEA and CURES registrations, or willingness to obtain both before start
- Completion of California's controlled-substances education course for furnishing Schedule II drugs, or willingness to complete it before start
- Minimum 1 year of psychiatric or behavioral health experience (new graduates with psychiatry rotations considered)
Preferred
- Experience performing TMS evaluations or working in a TMS program
- NCCPA Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Psychiatry
- Experience in addiction medicine, MAT or dual-diagnosis care
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