Blended clinical and leadership PMHNP role supporting children, youth, and families, with a focus on shaping programs and expanding access to behavioral health care across the Des Moines region. You’ll sit on the executive team for a growing mission-driven nonprofit, leading evidence-based, trauma-informed models while doing limited direct patient care. Standout perk: up to 5 weeks’ vacation and strong work/life balance.
- Executive team leadership role
- Up to 5 weeks vacation
- Only ~15% direct patient care
A mission-driven behavioral health organization is seeking a PMHNP to serve in a blended clinical and leadership role supporting children, youth, and families. This position offers the opportunity to shape programs and expand access to care across the Des Moines, Iowa region.
Position Overview:
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on care planning and crisis support while leading clinical strategy, program development, and service innovation for a growing nonprofit organization in Iowa.
• Act as part of the executive team to design and implement evidence-based, trauma-informed care models primarily for adolescent patients
• Provide consultation, mentorship, and guidance to clinical teams
• Position includes about 15% direct patient care providing medication management and clinical understanding
• Excellent work/life balance with up to 5 weeks' vacation
• Starting salary of $150K-$175K (negotiable)
Qualifications
• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/ PMHNP
• 5+ years clinical experience preferred with 3+ years leadership or program development and prior management of direct reports
• Experience with youth, families, or high-risk populations preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, collaboration, and strategic thinking skills
About Des Moines, Iowa:
Des Moines offers the rare combination of economic opportunity, affordability, and a welcoming, community-oriented lifestyle that makes it easy to build both a career and a life.
• Affordable & accessible - Cost of living ~12-23% below the U.S. average
• Strong, stable economy - Metro population just shy of 1 million with continued growth and development of the region
• Enjoy work-life balance with an average commute of 18 minutes, far shorter than most major cities
• Vibrant downtown, nationally recognized events, trails, and parks without the congestion
For more information, contact Rebecca Geurin:
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Specialty: Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry
Employment Type: Full Time