Addiction Medicine Physician Assistant

Location: Near Palm Springs, CA (Cathedral City)

Schedule: Full-Time Must be available Tuesday-Thursday

Setting: Detox & Residential Treatment Program

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Psych NP or PA to join our residential behavioral health program near Palm Springs, CA. This role is primarily psychiatric, working within a detox/residential program in Cathedral City, with occasional medical support as appropriate. Candidates must have strong substance abuse (SA) experience and be comfortable working with dual-diagnosis patients. Providers with a Psych NP, dual Psych/FNP, or PA background are encouraged to apply-must be willing to manage both psychiatric and medical needs as required.

Key Responsibilities: Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and ongoing medication management for residential and detox patients. Support medical needs within scope, especially for dual-diagnosis and SA-related conditions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation. Participate in care planning, treatment team meetings, and continuity-of-care efforts.

Qualifications: Licensed Psych NP, Psych/FNP, or Physician Assistant in the state of California.

Experience required: -must have a background working with substance abuse (SA) populations. Comfortable treating both psychiatric and medical issues in a residential treatment setting. Strong communication and teamwork skills.