Mental Health Physician Assistant or NP
Total Life · Remote
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.