Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Leadership)

Lead Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Cordial Health is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and clinically driven Lead Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our leadership team. This role combines direct clinical excellence with operational and provider leadership responsibilities. The Lead PMHNP will work collaboratively with the Medical Director and a designated leadership counterpart to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care across multiple practice settings. This position is ideal for a motivated psychiatric provider who is passionate about mentorship, clinical quality improvement, provider development, and advancing organizational excellence in behavioral healthcare. The role includes periodic travel to support onsite provider training and clinical initiatives.

Clinical Leadership & Oversight Collaborate with the Medical Director and Lead PMHNP counterpart to provide clinical oversight and support to psychiatric providers across the organization. Promote adherence to organizational policies, clinical protocols, evidence-based practices, and regulatory requirements. Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and other behavioral health providers. Participate in case consultations and provide guidance on complex clinical presentations as needed. Support quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and provider effectiveness.

Provider Recruitment & Evaluation Participate in the interviewing, selection, and onboarding process for psychiatric providers. Conduct provider evaluations and performance reviews, offering constructive feedback and development plans. Assist in assessing provider competencies and identifying opportunities for professional growth and continuing education. Contribute to provider retention initiatives by fostering a collaborative and supportive professional environment.

Performance Management & KPI Monitoring Monitor, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to clinical quality, productivity, documentation compliance, patient satisfaction, and operational efficiency. Partner with leadership to develop strategies for achieving departmental and organizational goals. Identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and implement corrective action plans when necessary.

Education & Professional Development Develop and deliver Continuing Medical Education (CME) presentations and educational programming for clinical staff. Facilitate training sessions on psychiatric best practices, emerging evidence, regulatory updates, and organizational initiatives. Promote a culture of lifelong learning, clinical excellence, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Training & Travel Responsibilities Travel to affiliated clinical sites as needed to provide onsite provider orientation, training, mentorship, and support. Assess site-specific educational needs and implement targeted training initiatives to improve provider performance and consistency of care delivery. Serve as an ambassador of organizational values and clinical standards across all service locations.

Collaborative Leadership Share leadership responsibilities with a designated Lead PMHNP counterpart, ensuring equitable distribution of duties and continuity of operations. Partner closely with the Medical Director and executive leadership to support strategic initiatives and organizational growth. Participate in leadership meetings, committee work, and special projects as assigned.

Requirements Qualifications: Master's degree from a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program. Current and unrestricted PMHNP licensure in applicable state - NYS. National certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). DEA registration and prescriptive authority in applicable state - NYS. Prior leadership, supervisory, mentoring, or provider management experience strongly preferred. Experience working within outpatient, long-term care, skilled nursing, or integrated behavioral health settings is highly desirable.

Physical and Travel Requirements: Ability to travel to various clinical locations as needed. Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and working on a computer. Ability to participate in onsite meetings, trainings, and provider evaluations.

Benefits Competitive pay structure with opportunities for advancement. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) plan with employer contribution. Paid time off and holidays. CME-accredited environment supporting ongoing professional education. Robust, full benefits package.

What We Offer: Opportunity to shape and influence psychiatric practice standards within a growing organization. Collaborative leadership environment with direct partnership alongside the Medical Director. Professional development and leadership growth opportunities. Meaningful work serving diverse and often underserved patient populations. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. Cordial Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates who are passionate about advancing behavioral healthcare through clinical excellence, leadership, and compassionate patient-centered care.