Director of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program

Director of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program Western University of Health Sciences - 4.2 Pomona, CA Job Details Full-time $125,000 - $133,250 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Retirement plan Qualifications Academic program development Writing grant proposals Faculty hiring Computer operation Nursing department supervision Nursing Strategic management Student performance assessment strategies Doctoral degree Accreditation standards (regulatory compliance area) RN License Phone communication Student recruitment Mental health nursing expertise Faculty collaboration Computer literacy Working with graduate students E-learning (training delivery method) Strategic planning in education Teacher mentoring for professional development Student performance data analysis Clinical instruction Team development Policy & process development Team management Instructional leadership in education Ph.D in Nursing Task prioritization Overseeing academic personnel management Online school experience Master of Nursing University teaching experience Human resources Interviewing Networking through strategic partnership building Computer skills Online instruction Continuous quality improvement (CQI) Budget management in education Nursing administration Academic program coordination 1 year Financial management Senior level Strategic partnerships Classroom Teaching Leadership PMHNP Teaching Nursing Staff development Full Job Description This is a College of Graduate Nursing administration-level position within Western University of Health Sciences and is offered in conjunction with a faculty appointment. Together, the administrative role of Director of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program and the faculty appointment ( PCN F01612) comprise a full-time position (1.0 FTE / 5 days per week). The salary range listed in this posting represents the total compensation for the combined administrative and faculty responsibilities. Please refer to the corresponding faculty posting for additional details. The Director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program of the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs and postgraduate PMHNP Certificate promotes strategic partnerships to increase visibility, engagement, and integration of the PMHNP program and certificate within the College, the University, and the Community. The Director is responsible for leading, administrating, managing financial and human resources, student development, and teaching. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Ability to communicate with others, both in person and by using computers, telephones, and written communications. Ability to interact effectively with administration, faculty, staff, students, and outside contacts. Ability to provide academic and professional leadership in policy formulation. Ability to handle detail-oriented assignments and maintain confidentiality. Ability to use a personal computer and to access information through the Internet and communicate via e-mail. Ability to work with and cooperate with supervisory personnel at all levels. Organizational skills necessary in prioritizing workload and delegating responsibility. Knowledge of historic and current nursing education practices and standards. Knowledge and skill with the application of computer-based learning principles and practices. Knowledge and skill with the application of distance learning principles and standards. Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Required Qualifications Education:

A Doctoral degree in Nursing, current California RN license, and current California PMHNP license are required. Certification in PMHNP required.

Experience:

A minimum of (1) year experience in higher education or nursing administration (as program director, department chair, etc.) and one year of full-time teaching experience in Nursing. BRN approved for teaching in a required subject area.

Preferred Qualifications Essential Job Duties Key Responsibilities Leadership:

Serves as a member of the university and college community via university committee membership and service. Member of the CGN Executive Leadership Team (Directors/Assistant and Associate Deans). Promotes collegiality via respectful communication to promote a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and transparency in the College of Graduate Nursing. Integrates initiatives with other Directors of the DNP program tracks.

Key Responsibilities Administration:

Chairs the PMHNP Program meeting and at least one other CGN committee. Develops and oversees a systematic planning process to facilitate and improve the PMHNP program to meet its goals and objectives. Assure quality of the program to meet state, national and professional accreditation standards. Develops SQIP process measuring program and student outcomes aligned with institution learning outcomes and college mission. The SQIP process includes outcomes on course maps, attrition, on-time graduation, completion rates, employer satisfaction, hire rates, national certification pass rates, student satisfaction, and others. Monitors and assesses formative and summative indicators of student and faculty achievement. Works with faculty and staff to analyze data every semester and annually. Reports findings to faculty/staff and student body. Makes recommendations for budget resources, curricular changes and other program revisions to appropriate committees, Assistant Dean of APRN, and the Dean. Develops implements, evaluates and advances educational, scholarly, and public service activities involving PMHNP initiatives in the community Creates, implements, and evaluates the orientation programs for PMHNP students. Assumes clinical oversight of clinical/partnerships in conjunction with the PMHNP clinical coordinator and faculty. Designs, implements, and evaluates recruitment events for the PMHNP program in conjunction with recruitment team. Serves as a member of CGN strategic planning committee and philanthropy committee to secure external funding (grants, foundations, gifts). Participates in grant writing to expand resource as PI or co-PI. Participates or acts as a project investigator for foundation, community, and federal grants.

Key Responsibilities Human Resource Management:

Participates in the screening and selection of faculty and staff. Develops programs to retain qualified faculty and staff. Ensures that ongoing faculty and staff development programs are conducted. Orients and mentors' faculty/preceptors and faculty teaching assistants. Participates in the annual review of faculty and staff as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities Student Development/Services:

Encourages student involvement in the evaluation and development of the College's academic program. Facilitates the lines of communication between the administration, faculty and students to ensure culture of mutual respect and professionalism. Represents faculty and administrators at student events. Assists with admissions interviews and on-going recruitment efforts for the college. Administers standards for academic performance and progression and standards for student conduct. Advocates the principles of learner-centered educational approaches, and advocates for students to ensure the availability of resources needed to achieve successful student learning and professional development.

Key Responsibilities Teaching:

Teaches the didactic and clinical portions of the curriculum, per approved content area. May assist with PMHNP Master's or Doctoral projects. Key Responsibilities Other Responsibilities of the Director for the

PMHNP Program:

Assists with the continuous quality improvement plan for the PMHNP Curriculum and conducts a year-end review of all activities. Participates in institutional and college committees. Makes recommendations for on-going faculty development. Represents the College of Graduate Nursing at various meetings involving professional and educational associations, governmental agencies, hospitals and other health care delivery organizations, etc. Participates in professional societies and associations. Performs other duties and projects as assigned. Posting Details Continued Work Schedule Typically

M-F 8 AM - 5 PM

with flexibility to support a hybrid academic program. Availability for occasional college or university special events, and weekend seminars (6x per year) is required. Working at WesternU We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable. We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally, Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success. Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment. Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community. As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences. WesternU's core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people! Expected Pay Scale Minimum $125,000.00 Hourly Maximum $133,250.00 Hourly Physical Demands Physical Demands Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes If yes, list maximum weight and duration The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to operate a PC in the performance of job duties, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and reach with hands and arms, and occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. Describe Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a typical office setting. The noise level in this setting is typically low to moderate. Posting Information Posting Number A01004 Posting Date 04/24/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Conditions of Employment - Background Check To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non-completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position. Pay Transparency Act Pay Transparency Act- Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The Expected Pay Scale is defined as the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications. Equal Opportunity Statement (EEO) It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without regard to age, race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, disability (both physical and mental) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), pregnancy (which includes childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within WesternU including without limitation, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoffs, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. WesternU makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits, and business needs at the time. Applicant Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Letter of Recommendation #1 Letter of Recommendation #2 Letter of Recommendation #3 Optional Documents Resume Cover Letter Additional Applicant Document