Psychiatric Physician Assistant Jobs
Psychiatric Physician Assistant jobs are open across inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, community mental health centers, and correctional facilities, from new-grad to experienced senior levels, with common specializations in adult psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, and addiction medicine. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Psychiatrist (MD/DO), Psychiatric PA, or PMHNP
New Braunfels Counseling Center | New Braunfels, Texas
Employment Type: Part-Time or Full-Time
Join Our Growing Mental Health Team!
New Braunfels Counseling Center is seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and motivated psychiatric provider to join our growing behavioral health practice. We are looking for a qualified Psychiatrist (MD/DO), Physician Assistant (PA), or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with experience in psychiatric evaluations, ADHD diagnosis and treatment, and comprehensive medication management.
The ideal candidate is passionate about improving patients’ mental health, providing evidence-based care, and helping individuals achieve meaningful improvements in their quality of life.
Experience with ketamine therapy and Spravato (esketamine) treatments is highly desirable as we continue to expand our innovative mental health services.
Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat ADHD in appropriate patients.
Prescribe and manage medications for ADHD in accordance with applicable laws, clinical guidelines, and prescribing authority.
Provide ongoing psychiatric medication management for a broad range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric disorders.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s clinical needs.
Monitor medication effectiveness, side effects, and treatment progress.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
Collaborate with therapists and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.
Evaluate patients for ketamine-based treatments and/or Spravato therapy, as appropriate to the provider’s qualifications and clinic protocols.
Participate in the continued growth and development of our psychiatric and medication management services.
Qualifications:
Current, unrestricted Texas license as a Psychiatrist (MD/DO), Physician Assistant (PA), or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
Appropriate training, certification, and prescribing authority for the services provided.
Experience with psychiatric assessments, ADHD diagnosis, and psychotropic medication management.
Knowledge of evidence-based treatment approaches for common mental health conditions.
Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and a patient-centered approach.
Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary behavioral health team.
Experience with ketamine therapy and/or Spravato treatments is a plus.
Commitment to ethical prescribing practices, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
What We Offer:
Flexible scheduling: Part-time or full-time opportunities.
Opportunity to help expand a growing mental health practice.
A collaborative environment with established behavioral health professionals.
The opportunity to provide comprehensive psychiatric care and medication management.
Involvement in innovative treatment services, including ketamine and Spravato therapy.
An opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families in our community.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are seeking a provider who is clinically knowledgeable, dependable, compassionate, and interested in building a strong psychiatric practice. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing a diverse psychiatric caseload, diagnosing and treating ADHD, and providing individualized medication management while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
- If you are looking for an opportunity to grow professionally while helping patients access quality mental health services, we would love to hear from you!
Pay: Up to $300,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Are you currently credentialed with any insurance companies?
- Do you hold a current license? (MD/DO, PNP, PA)
- Have you already been able to prescribe and treat for ADD/ADHD?
- Do you have a DEA and supervisor, and already been treating mental patients?
Work Location: In person
Psychiatrist (MD/DO), Psychiatric PA, or PMHNP
New Braunfels Counseling Center | New Braunfels, Texas
Employment Type: Part-Time or Full-Time
Join Our Growing Mental Health Team!
New Braunfels Counseling Center is seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and motivated psychiatric provider to join our growing behavioral health practice. We are looking for a qualified Psychiatrist (MD/DO), Physician Assistant (PA), or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with experience in psychiatric evaluations, ADHD diagnosis and treatment, and comprehensive medication management.
The ideal candidate is passionate about improving patients’ mental health, providing evidence-based care, and helping individuals achieve meaningful improvements in their quality of life.
Experience with ketamine therapy and Spravato (esketamine) treatments is highly desirable as we continue to expand our innovative mental health services.
Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat ADHD in appropriate patients.
Prescribe and manage medications for ADHD in accordance with applicable laws, clinical guidelines, and prescribing authority.
Provide ongoing psychiatric medication management for a broad range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric disorders.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s clinical needs.
Monitor medication effectiveness, side effects, and treatment progress.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
Collaborate with therapists and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.
Evaluate patients for ketamine-based treatments and/or Spravato therapy, as appropriate to the provider’s qualifications and clinic protocols.
Participate in the continued growth and development of our psychiatric and medication management services.
Qualifications:
Current, unrestricted Texas license as a Psychiatrist (MD/DO), Physician Assistant (PA), or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
Appropriate training, certification, and prescribing authority for the services provided.
Experience with psychiatric assessments, ADHD diagnosis, and psychotropic medication management.
Knowledge of evidence-based treatment approaches for common mental health conditions.
Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and a patient-centered approach.
Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary behavioral health team.
Experience with ketamine therapy and/or Spravato treatments is a plus.
Commitment to ethical prescribing practices, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
What We Offer:
Flexible scheduling: Part-time or full-time opportunities.
Opportunity to help expand a growing mental health practice.
A collaborative environment with established behavioral health professionals.
The opportunity to provide comprehensive psychiatric care and medication management.
Involvement in innovative treatment services, including ketamine and Spravato therapy.
An opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families in our community.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are seeking a provider who is clinically knowledgeable, dependable, compassionate, and interested in building a strong psychiatric practice. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing a diverse psychiatric caseload, diagnosing and treating ADHD, and providing individualized medication management while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
- If you are looking for an opportunity to grow professionally while helping patients access quality mental health services, we would love to hear from you!
Pay: Up to $300,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Are you currently credentialed with any insurance companies?
- Do you hold a current license? (MD/DO, PNP, PA)
- Have you already been able to prescribe and treat for ADD/ADHD?
- Do you have a DEA and supervisor, and already been treating mental patients?
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Geode Health11
- Ally Psychiatry7
- Ascend Telemedicine4
- One Behavioral3
- Privia Medical3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Non-Profit & Social Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in psychiatric physician assistant jobs.
- Master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program
- Current NCCPA certification (PANCE or PANRE) in good standing
- Active state PA license with prescriptive authority for controlled substances
- DEA registration for Schedule II-V medications
- Minimum one to two years of psychiatric or behavioral health clinical experience
- Proficiency in psychotropic medication management and psychiatric diagnostic assessment tools
Tips for Your Psychiatric Physician Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume for psychiatric settings
Highlight your PANCE score, DEA registration status, and any state-specific prescriptive authority for controlled substances. Psychiatric employers scan for experience with psychotropic medication management, crisis stabilization, and diagnostic tools like the PHQ-9 and CSSRS, so name them explicitly.
Filter openings by practice setting type
Inpatient units, outpatient clinics, partial hospitalization programs, and telehealth practices each expect different competencies. When searching, narrow by setting first so your cover letter can speak directly to that environment's patient acuity and documentation workflows.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists psychiatric physician assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Get your collaborative practice agreement ready
Many psychiatric PA roles require a signed collaborative practice agreement with an attending psychiatrist before your start date. Confirm the supervising structure during your first screening call so there are no last-minute delays after an offer is extended.
Prepare for competency-based interview questions
Psychiatric PA interviews typically probe your decision-making on medication changes, involuntary holds, and risk assessments. Walk through a real case using the SBAR format, name the diagnostic criteria you applied, and explain how you communicated your reasoning to the attending.
Negotiate continuing education and supervision costs
Supervision fees, CME allowances, and DEA registration renewals add up and are frequently negotiable in psychiatry. Ask for an itemized breakdown of benefits before accepting any offer so you can compare the full compensation picture across roles.
Psychiatric Physician Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most psychiatric physician assistants?
Geode Health, Ally Psychiatry, and Ascend Telemedicine are hiring the most psychiatric physician assistants right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems with large inpatient psychiatric units and community mental health networks tend to post the highest volume of openings.
How many psychiatric physician assistant jobs are remote?
About 48% of psychiatric physician assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with telehealth-focused roles in medication management and follow-up care making up the largest share of those positions. Acute inpatient and crisis stabilization roles remain almost entirely on-site.
How do you become a psychiatric physician assistant?
You first complete a bachelor's degree with the prerequisite science coursework, then earn a master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited PA program. After graduating, you pass the PANCE to become nationally certified, obtain a state license with prescriptive authority, and secure a DEA registration. Many new graduates build psychiatric-specific experience through rotations, fellowships, or early roles in outpatient behavioral health settings.
Can you get a psychiatric physician assistant job with little experience?
Yes, some employers hire new graduates into supervised psychiatric PA roles, particularly outpatient clinics and community mental health centers with established attending psychiatrists on staff. Strengthening your application with psychiatric rotation hours, a strong psychiatric clinical evaluation, and familiarity with common assessment tools like the PHQ-9 and CSSRS makes a real difference when competing against more experienced candidates.
What does the psychiatric physician assistant interview process look like?
Most psychiatric PA interviews involve an initial phone or video screening with a recruiter or HR contact, followed by a clinical panel interview with the supervising psychiatrist and other team members. You'll typically be asked to walk through a psychiatric case, discuss your prescribing approach, and demonstrate familiarity with documentation standards. Some employers add a credentialing review or a brief written scenario before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to psychiatric physician assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to psychiatric physician assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and setting preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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