Lead Nurse Practitioner Job Description
At SOL Mental Health, we’re redefining what’s possible in mental health care—starting with you. We believe that exceptional clinicians deserve robust support, a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, and engaged leadership. That’s why we’ve created a workplace where you can grow, make an impact, and feel truly valued.
Unlike traditional mental health settings, SOL offers you:
- A work environment where you are not working alone – an employer that supports you, peers to build a team with, and a support system that allows you to focus on providing the best mental health care possible
- A structured career advancement pathway
- Regular supervision and collaboration from industry leaders in your specialty
- An integrated care model that enhances both patient outcomes and clinician satisfaction
- Compensation that acknowledges your expertise and dedication
What truly sets SOL apart is our unwavering commitment to creating an environment where passionate mental health professionals can do their best work. We’re building a culture where clinical excellence meets professional fulfillment.
Role Summary
Market-level operational and clinical leader for SOL’s psychiatric clinician cohort. Approximately 10-16 hours of direct patient care per week. Remaining time will focus on supervision of PMHNPs and PAs, including individual performance management and clinical supervision, expectation setting and adherence to SOL’s care model.
This position will be hybrid and require some in person presence at our centers in market (Frederick, MD, Gaithersburg, MD, Washington D.C., Tysons Corner, VA and Ballston, VA)
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Core Responsibilities
- Deliver high quality outpatient psychiatric care across in-person and telehealth settings.
- Serve as primary supervisor for psychiatric advanced practice clinicians (PMHNP, PA) including regular weekly individual supervision.
- Drive performance expectations including care model adherence, patient retention, schedule utilization, and clinical throughput.
- Conduct structured chart reviews, performance reviews, and targeted coaching plans.
- Establish clear expectations for documentation, communication, quality, and adherence to care standards.
- Lead onboarding and integration of new psychiatric clinicians.
- Partner with therapy supervisors to support integrated care workflows.
- Drive adoption of updated protocols, clinical pathways, and quality initiatives.
- Identify performance gaps early and implement corrective action plans.
- Collaborate with the Lead Psychiatrist on escalations, education, and standards alignment.
- Support hiring and clinician lifecycle management.
- Reinforce culture expectations across the psychiatric team.
Requirements
- Licensed PMHNP with active license in at least one of DC, MD, or VA; willing and able to cross-license.
- Eligible for DEA registration in DC, MD, and VA without restriction.
- Minimum two years of post-licensure clinical practice.
- Prior supervisory experience in a clinical nursing role.
- Demonstrated ability to drive performance and manage expectations across a clinician cohort.
- Strong operational discipline and comfort with data driven performance management.
We do things differently at SOL. Our values guide everything we do:
❤️ We lead with heart
💡 We look for good in others
💪 We strengthen each other
🏆 We strive for excellence
🚀 We break new ground
If you’re looking for a team that prioritizes your growth, rewards your contributions, and supports your clinical expertise, we’d love to connect. Join us in shaping the future of mental health care.
At SOL Mental Health, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. We actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we ensure equitable hiring practices throughout our recruitment process. SOL Mental Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from all walks of life to apply.
Ready to lead the charge? Apply today and help us build a brighter future for mental health!
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