What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric NP/PA – Medication Management & MAT position at Provive Wellness?
Location: Provive Wellness – Scranton, PA
Position: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) – Medication Management & MAT
Job Type: Part-Time / Flexible Schedule
About Us
Provive Wellness is a Scranton, PA outpatient practice dedicated to treating substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health conditions with compassionate, evidence-based care. We're building a team of providers who want to make a real difference in the Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) community.
The Role
We're looking for a licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our Scranton clinic on a part-time, flexible basis. You'll provide direct psychiatric care to patients navigating substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health conditions, working alongside a supportive, collaborative clinical team.
What You'll Do
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for new patients, including diagnostic assessment and treatment planning
Manage a caseload of follow-up visits, monitoring progress and adjusting care plans as needed
Provide ongoing medication management for psychiatric and co-occurring conditions
Prescribe and manage Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including buprenorphine, for patients with opioid use disorder
Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and medical staff to deliver integrated, whole-person care
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
Support other clinical duties as needed to serve patients and the care team
What We're Looking For
Active, unrestricted PMHNP-BC (ANCC) or PA-C (NCCPA) certification, with current PA licensure (or eligibility to obtain)
Current DEA registration with Schedule II–V authority
Experience in psychiatry, addiction medicine, or SUD treatment preferred; strong new grads welcome
Genuine interest in behavioral health and helping patients through recovery
Strong communication skills, comfort in a collaborative team setting
Why Provive Wellness
Meaningful, mission-driven work; supportive clinical team and manageable caseloads; flexibility to shape your schedule; real impact on Scranton/NEPA's mental health and recovery outcomes.