Director, Medical Services

Accountabilities

• Provide clinical and administrative leadership to medical teams, ensuring effective care delivery, regulatory alignment, and continuous improvement across behavioral health services.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and healthcare professionals to drive integrated and personalized patient care.
• Lead and manage a team of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and other medical professionals while balancing clinical excellence, accountability, and team development.
• Oversee the development and implementation of evidence-based psychiatric treatment approaches for children, adolescents, and young adults.
• Monitor patient outcomes, identify improvement opportunities, and lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical services.
• Ensure compliance with behavioral health regulations, accreditation standards, and applicable clinical requirements.
• Collaborate with therapists, diagnosticians, support teams, families, and external healthcare providers to deliver coordinated care.
• Develop and maintain relationships with medical partners and referral networks to support continuity of care.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and professional development initiatives for medical staff.
• Provide guidance on clinical operations, performance management, and improvement plans when needed.
• Use technology platforms, electronic medical records, and virtual care tools to support efficient clinical operations.
• Contribute to the expansion of services by helping scale processes, teams, and care models across new markets.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate is an experienced psychiatric healthcare leader with strong clinical knowledge, leadership capabilities, and a passion for improving youth mental health outcomes.
• Candidates should bring expertise in pediatric behavioral health, team management, and evidence-based psychiatric practices.
• Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Active PMHNP-BC certification.
• Active PMHNP/APRN license in Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Maryland, with the ability to obtain additional state licenses as required.
• Minimum of 3 years of post-licensure experience practicing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, including pediatric or adolescent mental health experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of administrative or leadership experience within a behavioral health setting.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based psychiatric treatment practices and pediatric mental health care.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and motivate healthcare professionals.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Able to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced and growing environment.
• Knowledge of behavioral health regulations, compliance standards, and clinical operations.
• Comfort using technology platforms, EMR systems, virtual care solutions, and productivity tools.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary range of $140,000 - $160,000, based on experience, licensure, location, and other relevant factors.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off and 11 company holidays.
• Ongoing clinical support, professional development, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Opportunity to influence clinical strategy, team growth, and quality of care delivery.
• Career growth opportunities within an expanding healthcare organization.
• Flexible remote work environment.