# Mental Health Physician Assistant or NP

> Total Life, Inc. · United States (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-03-11

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Management

## Description

**Description**

Job Title: Telehealth PA/NP (CA Licensed) – Outpatient Med Management

Location: Remote (Telehealth) – Must hold an active CA license

Schedule: Daytime hours, Monday–Friday (normal business hours)

Compensation: Negotiable, based on experience

**About Us:**

  
At Total Life, we’re on a mission to support healthier aging and address mental health challenges by making high-quality, affordable emotional support services accessible to all older adults. As a behavioral health organization dedicated to older adult care, we use evidence-based practices to help clients live emotionally healthy, connected, and fulfilling lives.

**Position Overview**

We are seeking a CA-licensed Physician Assistant or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our telehealth practice providing care exclusively to the geriatric population. This role focuses on follow-up medication management, cognitive assessments, and development of initial care coordination plans for older adults. Ongoing monitoring and patient support will be provided by our nursing team.

This position offers a predictable daytime schedule with no evenings, weekends, or call requirements and is ideal for clinicians who are passionate about improving mental health and cognitive outcomes in older adults.

**Patient Population**

-   Adults age 65 and older
-   Patients in assisted living, long-term care, and community settings
-   Common conditions include dementia, mild cognitive impairment, depression, anxiety, behavioral symptoms of dementia, sleep disorders, and medication-related concerns

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Conduct telehealth follow-up visits for psychiatric medication management in geriatric patients
-   Monitor treatment response and adjust medications with attention to age-related risks, polypharmacy, and medical comorbidities
-   Perform cognitive screenings and assessments (e.g., MoCA, MMSE, or similar tools)
-   Develop initial care coordination and behavioral support plans
-   Collaborate closely with nursing staff who will provide ongoing monitoring and patient support
-   Communicate with supervising psychiatrist as needed
-   Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the EMR

**Qualifications**

-   Licensed and certified as a Physician Assistant or PMHNP in CA (required)
-   Experience in geriatric psychiatry, long-term care, or dementia care strongly preferred
-   Experience with cognitive assessment tools and behavioral management strategies
-   Comfortable delivering care via telehealth platforms
-   Strong clinical judgment related to polypharmacy, fall risk, and medication safety in older adults
-   Ability to work collaboratively within a team-based care model

**What We Offer**

-   Fully remote work environment
-   Consistent daytime schedule and strong work-life balance
-   Supportive administrative, nursing, and psychiatric leadership team
-   Flexible compensation structure 
-   Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an underserved geriatric population
-   Minimal administrative burden with strong clinical support

**About the Role**

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who values relationship-based care, thoughtful medication management, and team-supported treatment for medically complex older adults.

**What Will Set You Apart:**

-   Experience working with **older adults** or in **geriatric mental health**
-   Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate, patient-centered approach
-   Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus
-   Established relationships within your local community

**Benefits & Compensation**

-   Extremely competitive salary
-   Full-time position with comfortable visit lengths
-   Supportive clinical and administrative team
-   Opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and meaningful impact within a mission-driven organization

**Schedule**

-   Monday – Friday FT position
-   2 patients per hour plus very minimal supervisory expectations

**How to Apply**

Please attach your resume and a brief note about your interest in supporting healthier aging in your community. We look forward to meeting passionate clinicians ready to make a difference.

**Our Commitment:**

Total Life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, inclusion, and respect, ensuring a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

## Apply

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