Supervising Psychiatrist- California License, Remote

The Ascend Story 

Founded to transform mental health care access, Ascend Healthcare delivers integrated psychiatric and behavioral health solutions with a commitment to equity, compassion, and operational excellence. We partner directly with health centers to build fully integrated, sustainable behavioral health programs—bringing deep clinical expertise, operational support, and long-term stability. 

Our work environment fosters: 

• Collaboration and teamwork 
• Patient-First Mindset

Why Ascend? 

You’ll be joining a team delivering innovative, compassionate care to communities that need it most. At Ascend, your work drives real impact—and your career grows alongside it. We believe in a “no wrong door” treatment model that finds ways to say “yes” to any patient referral rather than a multitude of exclusionary criteria found elsewhere.  

Position Overview: 

Virtual Supervising Psychiatrist providing supervisory oversight to Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in outpatient clinic setting for Ascends service lines and any additional service lines as determined.

Key Areas of Ownership:  

• Provide supervisory oversight for nurse practitioners and physician assistants, ensuring quality of care and adherence to established treatment protocols and state regulations for children, adolescents, and adult patients 
• Available for case reviews as necessary 
• Available to meet with the team once per month 
• Previous experience in general psychiatry preferred 

Qualifications:  

• Active, unrestricted California MD or DO license in good standing 
• Must be board-certified 
• Ability to provide supervision remotely

Physical Requirements: This is a fully remote position but may require in-person attendance as company needs arise. Please be aware the below physical requirements should be considered prior to applying to the position: 

• Prolonged Sitting: Ability to sit for extended periods during working hours. 
• Manual Dexterity: Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for using a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment. 
• Visual Requirements: Adequate vision for reading computer screens and documents. 
• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills for virtual meetings and correspondence. 
• Hearing: Sufficient hearing ability for participating in phone calls or virtual meetings. 
• Work Environment: Access to a quiet, dedicated workspace free from distractions with reliable internet connectivity.  

Perks 

• Remote-first environment 
• Flexible schedule 
• Malpractice insurance included 

Job Type: Contract

Compensation: Must be able to allocate a minimum of 12 hours per month for scheduled meetings and as-needed case reviews. Compensation is determined by the total number of assigned APPs. The current SP is slated to be assigned 5 APPs at the commencement of services. 

• 1-3: $2,000/month
• 4-6: $3,000/month
• 7-8: $4,000/month. 

The Ascend Story 

Founded to transform mental health care access, Ascend Healthcare delivers integrated psychiatric and behavioral health solutions with a commitment to equity, compassion, and operational excellence. We partner directly with health centers to build fully integrated, sustainable behavioral health programs—bringing deep clinical expertise, operational support, and long-term stability. 

Our work environment fosters: 

• Collaboration and teamwork 
• Patient-First Mindset

Why Ascend? 

You’ll be joining a team delivering innovative, compassionate care to communities that need it most. At Ascend, your work drives real impact—and your career grows alongside it. We believe in a “no wrong door” treatment model that finds ways to say “yes” to any patient referral rather than a multitude of exclusionary criteria found elsewhere.  

Position Overview: 

Virtual Supervising Psychiatrist providing supervisory oversight to Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in outpatient clinic setting for Ascends service lines and any additional service lines as determined.

Key Areas of Ownership:  

• Provide supervisory oversight for nurse practitioners and physician assistants, ensuring quality of care and adherence to established treatment protocols and state regulations for children, adolescents, and adult patients 
• Available for case reviews as necessary 
• Available to meet with the team once per month 
• Previous experience in general psychiatry preferred 

Qualifications:  

• Active, unrestricted California MD or DO license in good standing 
• Must be board-certified 
• Ability to provide supervision remotely

Physical Requirements: This is a fully remote position but may require in-person attendance as company needs arise. Please be aware the below physical requirements should be considered prior to applying to the position: 

• Prolonged Sitting: Ability to sit for extended periods during working hours. 
• Manual Dexterity: Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for using a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment. 
• Visual Requirements: Adequate vision for reading computer screens and documents. 
• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills for virtual meetings and correspondence. 
• Hearing: Sufficient hearing ability for participating in phone calls or virtual meetings. 
• Work Environment: Access to a quiet, dedicated workspace free from distractions with reliable internet connectivity.  

Perks 

• Remote-first environment 
• Flexible schedule 
• Malpractice insurance included 

Job Type: Contract

Compensation: Must be able to allocate a minimum of 12 hours per month for scheduled meetings and as-needed case reviews. Compensation is determined by the total number of assigned APPs. The current SP is slated to be assigned 5 APPs at the commencement of services. 

• 1-3: $2,000/month
• 4-6: $3,000/month
• 7-8: $4,000/month.