Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Physician Assistant (PA‑C) Psychiatry & Medication Management Prosperous Health | Agoura Hills, California Join a Growing Behavioral Healthcare Platform Prosperous Health is a rapidly growing behavioral healthcare platform dedicated to delivering exceptional mental health, substance use disorder, and integrated medical services across multiple levels of care. Our organization is built around a comprehensive continuum of care that supports patients through every stage of treatment, recovery, and long‑term wellness. We provide coordinated, patient‑centered care across California through inpatient treatment, outpatient services, telehealth, psychiatric care, and innovative medical programs. Prosperous Health Network Prosperous Health Lake Hughes – 104‑Bed Inpatient Behavioral Health & Substance Use Disorder Treatment Campus Prosperous Health San Juan Capistrano – Outpatient Behavioral Health Program Prosperous Health Rancho Palos Verdes – Outpatient Behavioral Health Program Prosperous Health Woodland Hills – Outpatient Behavioral Health Program Prosperous Health Virtual Care – Statewide Telehealth Behavioral Health Program Prosperous Medical Prosperous Medical serves as the integrated medical and clinical services division of Prosperous Health. Psychiatric Evaluation and Medication Management Outpatient Mental Health Services Integrated Medical Care Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Telepsychiatry Services Outpatient Clinical Services Care Coordination and Continuity of Care Programs Innovative Behavioral Health and Medical Treatment Solutions Together, Prosperous Health and Prosperous Medical provide a fully integrated behavioral healthcare platform that supports patients across the continuum of care. Position Summary Prosperous Health is seeking a compassionate and experienced Physician Assistant (PA‑C) to join our multidisciplinary treatment team at Prosperous Health Lake Hughes, a newly developed 104‑bed inpatient behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment campus. The Physician Assistant will work collaboratively with psychiatrists, physician assistants, nursing leadership, therapists, and medical providers to provide psychiatric assessments, medication management, patient monitoring, and ongoing clinical support for individuals experiencing mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and co‑occurring conditions. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a growing behavioral healthcare platform while helping shape clinical excellence across inpatient, outpatient, telehealth, and medical service lines. Essential Responsibilities Psychiatric Assessment & Patient Care Conduct psychiatric and medical assessments under physician supervision as required Evaluate patients presenting with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and co‑occurring conditions Assess symptom severity, treatment response, and clinical stability Participate in treatment planning and multidisciplinary case review Monitor patient progress throughout treatment Medication Management Assist with psychiatric medication management Monitor medication effectiveness and side effects Participate in MAT protocols and stabilization programs Review medication compliance and treatment response Collaborate with psychiatrists and PMHNPs regarding medication adjustments and treatment recommendations Medical Support Evaluate common medical concerns encountered in behavioral healthcare settings Perform routine medical follow‑up assessments Assist with medical clearances and ongoing health monitoring Collaborate with nursing staff regarding patient health concerns Support continuity of care and discharge planning Documentation & Compliance Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation Maintain patient records consistent with organizational and regulatory requirements Ensure compliance with HIPAA, DHCS requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational policies Participate in quality improvement initiatives Required Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program Current California Physician Assistant License in good standing Current NCCPA Certification Current DEA Registration (or ability to obtain) Current BLS Certification Ability to successfully pass credentialing, background screening, and drug testing requirements Preferred Experience Minimum 2 Years Experience In: Psychiatry Behavioral Health Addiction Medicine Substance Use Disorder Treatment Inpatient Behavioral Health Residential Treatment Programs Community Mental Health Integrated Medical and Behavioral Healthcare Experience With: Depression Anxiety Disorders Bipolar Disorder PTSD Psychotic Disorders Personality Disorders Substance Use Disorders Medication‑Assisted Treatment (MAT) Co‑Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Preferred Qualifications Prior psychiatric medication management experience Experience in residential treatment settings Experience in addiction medicine Familiarity with ASAM Criteria Knowledge of trauma‑informed care principles Experience working within multidisciplinary treatment teams Bilingual English/Spanish preferred Why Join Prosperous Health? Join one of California's fastest‑growing behavioral healthcare organizations Help launch and shape a new 104‑bed behavioral health campus Work within an integrated platform that includes inpatient, outpatient, telehealth, psychiatric, and medical services Collaborate with psychiatrists, PMHNPs, therapists, nurses, counselors, and executive leadership Exposure to innovative treatment modalities including TMS and integrated behavioral healthcare programs Opportunity for advancement throughout Prosperous Health and Prosperous Medical Leadership development opportunities as the organization expands Continuing education and professional development support Mission‑driven culture focused on recovery, compassion, accountability, and clinical excellence Compensation & Benefits Compensation $95,000 - $180,000 annually DOE Additional compensation opportunities may include: Performance Incentives Leadership Opportunities Multi‑Site Clinical Coverage Opportunities Telehealth Opportunities Benefits Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays 401(k) Retirement Plan Continuing Education Support Professional Development Opportunities Licensure and Certification Reimbursement Opportunities Schedule Options Full‑Time Part‑Time Hybrid Opportunities Available Multi‑Site Opportunities Available Telehealth Opportunities Available Through Prosperous Medical Equal Opportunity Employer Prosperous Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr