What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Lead of Behavioral Health (PMHNP) position at Park West Health System?
Park West Health System is seeking an experienced PMHNP to serve as our Clinical Lead of Behavioral Health. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the strategic direction of an integrated behavioral health program while continuing to provide direct patient care in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer, the Clinical Lead of Behavioral Health is responsible for the strategic, clinical, and operational leadership of the Behavioral Health Department. This position provides oversight of an integrated multidisciplinary behavioral health team while ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered behavioral health services across all Park West Health System locations.
This position serves as the designated Behavioral Health Clinical Lead for the organization and is responsible for departmental planning, program development, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, provider supervision, behavioral health integration, and clinical excellence across Behavioral Health services.
In addition to leadership responsibilities, the Clinical Lead of Behavioral Health maintains an active clinical practice and provides direct patient care through psychiatric evaluations, medication management, consultation, treatment planning, and collaborative care services.
Training and Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience providing psychiatric care in a behavioral health setting.
- Minimum of five (5) years of clinical and administrative supervisory experience in a behavioral health setting.
- Experience working within an integrated care, community health center, FQHC, or multidisciplinary healthcare environment preferred.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on licensure and experience
- Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP): $160,000 - $175,000 annually
- Robust paid time off package, including vacation, sick leave, personal leave, and five (5) paid CEU/CME days annually
- Ten (10) paid holidays
- Professional development reimbursement for approved continuing education, license renewals, DEA registration, CDS registration, certifications, and related professional expenses
- Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) malpractice coverage provided at no cost to the provider
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
- Eligible employer for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program
- Opportunity to work within a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model focused on integrated care and whole-person health
- Mission-driven organization committed to improving healthcare access and outcomes for underserved communities
Salary : $160,000 - $175,000