Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Psychiatry & Medication Management

Prosperous Health | Gorman, California

About Prosperous Health

Prosperous Health is a growing behavioral healthcare organization providing mental health, substance use disorder, psychiatric, medical, outpatient, inpatient, and telehealth services across California.

Our network includes a new 104-bed inpatient behavioral health and substance use disorder campus, multiple outpatient programs, statewide virtual care, and Prosperous Medical—our integrated psychiatric and medical services division.

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Physician Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team at Prosperous Health Lake Hughes.

The PA-C will collaborate with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, nurses, therapists, and other providers to deliver psychiatric assessments, medication management, medical support, and ongoing care for patients with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric and medical assessments
• Evaluate symptoms, treatment response, and clinical stability
• Provide psychiatric medication management
• Monitor medication effectiveness and side effects
• Support medication-assisted treatment and stabilization programs
• Address routine medical concerns in a behavioral healthcare setting
• Participate in treatment planning and case reviews
• Coordinate care with clinical and nursing teams
• Support discharge planning and continuity of care
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation
• Follow HIPAA, DHCS, accreditation, and organizational requirements
• 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 pass credentialing, background screening, and drug-testing requirements

Preferred Experience

Two or more years of experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:

• Psychiatry or behavioral health
• Addiction medicine or substance use disorder treatment
• Inpatient or residential treatment
• Community mental health
• Integrated medical and behavioral healthcare
• Psychiatric medication management
• Medication-assisted treatment
• Co-occurring disorders

Knowledge of ASAM Criteria, trauma-informed care, and multidisciplinary treatment is preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Why Join Prosperous Health?

• Help launch and shape a new 104-bed behavioral health campus
• Join a growing, integrated healthcare organization
• Work alongside experienced psychiatric, medical, and clinical professionals
• Access advancement and leadership opportunities
• Participate in innovative services, including TMS and telepsychiatry
• Receive continuing education and professional-development support
• Join a mission-driven culture focused on compassion, recovery, accountability, and clinical excellence

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $95,000–$180,000 annually, depending on experience

Additional opportunities may include performance incentives, leadership roles, telehealth services, and multi-site clinical coverage.

Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Continuing education support
• Professional-development opportunities
• Licensure and certification reimbursement

Schedule

• Full-time or part-time
• Hybrid opportunities may be available
• Telehealth and multi-site opportunities may be available

Apply Today

Qualified candidates should submit a resume or CV, California PA license information, NCCPA certification, DEA registration information, relevant clinical certifications, and a brief cover letter highlighting applicable behavioral health, psychiatry, addiction medicine, or medication-management experience.

Prosperous Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.