Physician Assistant - PHP/IOP Behavioral Health - Coastal Recovery

Atlantic Health Strategies is a recruitment firm posting this opportunity on behalf of Coastal Recovery .

About Coastal Recovery

Coastal Recovery is a leading provider of integrated behavioral health services, specializing in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment through Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs. Our mission is to deliver compassionate, evidence-based, and recovery-oriented care that supports long-term wellness, personal empowerment, and sustained recovery.

The Opportunity

In this full-time, on-site role, the Physician Assistant serves as a core member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. This position provides psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and ongoing medical oversight within a structured PHP/IOP setting. The Physician Assistant plays a critical role in clinical assessment, treatment planning, regulatory compliance, and ongoing coordination of care to support safe and effective recovery outcomes.

What You Will Do at Coastal Recovery

• Conduct psychiatric and medical assessments for PHP and IOP patients upon admission and throughout treatment.
  
• Provide medication management in accordance with scope of practice, supervisory agreements, and program protocols.
  
• Monitor patient response to psychotropic and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) related medications.
  
• Collaborate closely with therapists, nurses, and case management staff to ensure integrated, coordinated care.
  
• Participate actively in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and clinical reviews.
  
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.
  
• Support continuity of care, including coordination with external providers and referral sources when needed.
  
• Adhere to all applicable South Carolina licensing, supervision, and program requirements.

What You Bring to Coastal Recovery

• Licensed Physician Assistant (PA) credential in the State of South Carolina , active and in good standing.
  
• Active DEA registration (or ability to obtain upon hire).
  
• Demonstrated experience in behavioral health, psychiatry, or substance use disorder treatment is strongly preferred.
  
• Working knowledge of psychotropic medications, MAT protocols, and monitoring requirements.
  
• Strong clinical judgment, assessment skills, and ability to manage complex client presentations.
  
• Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered care.
  
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary behavioral health environment.
  
• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems and clinical documentation.

Why Join Coastal Recovery

• Be part of a mission-driven organization committed to ethical, high-quality addiction treatment.
  
• Work within a supportive, collaborative clinical culture that values reflective practice and professional development.
  
• Opportunities for ongoing training, supervision, and clinical growth without inpatient call demands.
  
• A meaningful role where your clinical expertise directly supports client recovery and long-term wellness.
  
• Competitive salary range of $120,000 to $130,000 annually, commensurate with experience, licensures tenure, and role scope.
  

Requirements

• Licensed Physician Assistant in the State of South Carolina
• Active DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
• Experience in behavioral health, psychiatry, or substance use disorder treatment preferred
• Strong understanding of psychotropic medications and monitoring requirements
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary treatment environment
• Comfort operating within structured PHP/IOP clinical models
  

Benefits

• Annual salary of $120,000-$130,000

• Supportive medical leadership and defined clinical workflows