Mental Health Physician Assistant or NP

Description

Job Title: Telehealth PA/NP (Illinois Licensed) - Outpatient Med Management

Location: Remote (Telehealth) - Must hold an active Illinois 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 Illinois-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 Illinois (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.