Behavioral Health Clinical Manager (PMHNP-BC) in at Avail Health

Behavioral Health Clinical Manager (PMHNP-BC)Remote (U.S.) | Full-Time W-2Role OverviewAvail Health is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) to serve as both a practicing psychiatric clinician and the clinical leader of Avail's Comprehensive Behavioral Health Care Program.

This role combines direct patient care, clinical leadership, and program development. The Behavioral Health Clinical Manager provides psychiatric care to adults and seniors with complex behavioral health, cognitive, and dementia-related needs while leading a multidisciplinary team of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Therapists, and Behavioral Health Care Managers.

As a member of Avail's clinical leadership team, this individual will help shape clinical workflows, establish care standards, support quality initiatives, develop team capabilities, and contribute to the growth and evolution of Avail's behavioral health and dementia care programs.

The ideal candidate is a clinically active PMHNP who enjoys both patient care and leadership and is energized by developing people, improving care delivery, and building scalable clinical programs that improve outcomes for Medicare-age adults.What You'll Own• Psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management for Medicare-age adults and seniors
• Assessment and treatment of serious mental illness, geriatric psychiatric conditions, and dementia-related behavioral symptoms
• Clinical oversight and development of Avail's Comprehensive Behavioral Health Care Program
• Direct management of behavioral health clinical staff
• Clinical quality, documentation standards, and care delivery best practices
• Cross-functional collaboration with operations, product, and technology teams
• Clinical input into workflow design, program development, and technology-enabled care deliveryWhat You'll DoClinical Care
• Evaluate and treat adults and seniors with complex behavioral health and dementia-related conditions
• Provide medication management, diagnostic clarification, risk assessment, safety planning, and longitudinal psychiatric care
• Serve as the GUIDE Practitioner for eligible dementia care patients
• Collaborate with caregivers, primary care providers, therapists, senior living staff, and interdisciplinary care teams

Leadership & Team Management
• Lead, mentor, and develop Psychiatric NPs, Therapists, and Behavioral Health Care Managers
• Conduct supervision, case review, coaching, and performance management
• Support onboarding and professional development of behavioral health staff
• Serve as the escalation point for complex clinical cases

Program Development
• Establish and maintain clinical standards, workflows, and quality expectations
• Identify opportunities for program improvement and operational excellence
• Partner with leadership to develop and scale behavioral health and dementia care programs
• Contribute clinical expertise to technology, product, and workflow development initiativesWhat Success Looks Like• High-quality psychiatric care delivered to complex Medicare populations
• Strong clinical outcomes and patient engagement
• Effective leadership and development of the behavioral health team
• Consistent clinical quality and documentation standards
• Successful collaboration across clinical, operational, and technology teams
• Meaningful contributions to program growth, innovation, and scalabilityWhat You BringRequired Qualifications
• MSN or DNP from an accredited PMHNP program
• Board Certification as a PMHNP
• Active, unrestricted California PMHNP license
• Ability and willingness to obtain additional state licenses as needed
• Minimum five years of psychiatric practice experience
• Experience treating adults and/or seniors with complex behavioral health conditions
• Experience providing care through telehealth
• Prior people leadership, supervision, or clinical management experience
• Experience improving workflows, programs, quality initiatives, or care delivery models
• Strong comfort with technology-enabled clinical care

Preferred Qualifications
• Active Maryland PMHNP license
• Experience leading behavioral health programs or multidisciplinary clinical teams
• Experience managing therapists, nurses, care managers, or other licensed clinicians
• Experience working with older adults, dementia care, senior living, home-based care, or interdisciplinary geriatric care models
• Familiarity with Medicare Advantage, value-based care, RAF/HCC concepts, and HEDIS measuresSchedule and Work StyleEmployment Type: Full-Time, Salaried W-2
Location: Remote within the United States
Travel: Limited travel may be required for leadership meetings or organizational events
Reports To: VP, Care Delivery
Direct Reports: Behavioral Health clinical staff, including Psychiatric NPs, Therapists, and Behavioral Health Care ManagersCompensation & BenefitsSalary Range: $175,000–$200,000 annually

Avail Health provides:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and company holidays
• CME allowance
• Professional liability and malpractice coverage
• Licensure reimbursement for required states
• Technology and equipment providedWhat Avail Provides• Structured physician consultation and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Operational support for credentialing, compliance, billing, scheduling, and technology
• Technology-enabled care platform including Ambient AI documentation tools
• Opportunity to help shape innovative behavioral health and dementia care programs
• Collaborative environment with clinicians, care managers, operational leaders, and technology partnersAbout Avail HealthAvail Health is a nurse practitioner-founded and clinician-led healthcare organization dedicated to improving care for Medicare-age adults and seniors with complex medical, psychiatric, cognitive, functional, and social needs. Through technology-enabled care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovative care models, we help patients receive the right care wherever they live. For more information visit www.availhealthcare.coEqual Opportunity Employer
Avail Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees and patients are treated with dignity and respect. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic.