Director of Medical Services - Family Nurse Practitioner

Job Title:

Director of Medical Services -

Family Nurse Practitioner Location:

Hybrid (Remote with required onsite presence based on patient needs and admissions cadence)

Hours & Schedule:

Normal Business Hours Work Environment:

Hybrid role combining telehealth, onsite clinical care, and medical department leadership within adolescent behavioral health treatment programs.

Travel Required:

Occasional local travel between program locations as needed. Salary /

Hourly Rate:

$135,000 - $155,000 annually

On Call Required:

Yes - participation in medical on-call rotation and escalation support.

Why work with us:

This leadership role allows an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner to combine direct patient care with medical department oversight in a mission-driven behavioral health setting serving adolescents. This role has a direct impact on the local communities' most vulnerable population going through mental and behavioral health challenges. What our ideal new team member looks like: A confident and organized clinical leader who enjoys balancing patient care with operational oversight. The ideal candidate is collaborative, safety-focused, and experienced in managing medical systems while working alongside multidisciplinary treatment teams.

Job Summary:

The Director of Medical Services - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) provides clinical care while leading and overseeing medical services across adolescent behavioral health programs. This role ensures safe, compliant, and efficient medical operations, including medication management systems, admission medical clearance, clinical documentation standards, and coordination with external healthcare providers. The Director supervises medical staff, including Medical Assistants, Registered Nurses, and additional Nurse Practitioners, while maintaining accountability for medical department performance and compliance. This position combines approximately 60% clinical care with 40% leadership and administrative responsibilities.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive medical evaluations, ongoing patient assessments and medication prescriptions, and monitor medications using evidence-based practices Order and interpret laboratory testing and screenings Educate patients and families on medications and treatment plans Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and multidisciplinary teams Supervise medical staff, including Medical Assistants and Nurse Practitioners Ensure appropriate staffing coverage and department accountability Coordinate care with outside physicians, laboratories, pharmacies, and medical vendors Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EMR Support regulatory compliance, audits, and accreditation standards Maintain appropriate onsite presence for admissions, patient evaluations, and team collaboration Participate in a medical on-call rotation for urgent clinical consultation Prerequisites /

License & Certification Requirements:

Family Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified (FNP-BC) Active state Nurse Practitioner license Prescriptive authority within the scope of practice Strong clinical assessment and medication management skills Leadership experience supervising medical staff preferred If you meet all of our criteria and would like to be considered, please apply with your most updated Resume/CV. A cover letter and references are preferred but optional. We look forward to meeting with you! Requirements FNP-BC certification Active state NP license Prescriptive authority Medication management experience Behavioral health experience preferred Leadership or supervision experience EMR documentation proficiency