Manager of Advanced Provider Practice

Backpack Healthcare•Baltimore, MD

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to serve as our Manager of Advanced Provider Practice—a hybrid leadership role that blends clinical expertise with operational oversight. This position offers a unique opportunity to deliver direct psychiatric care while leading a multidisciplinary team of providers across diverse care settings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in psychiatric care, proven leadership experience, and a systems-oriented mindset. Responsibilities include supervising provider performance, managing schedules, developing clinical workflows, and supporting organizational strategy in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer. This role requires licensure in at least one state (with willingness to obtain multi-state licensure), flexibility to travel, and a passion for expanding access to high-quality behavioral health services.

Requirements

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing with a specialization in psychiatric mental health
Active and unrestricted PMHNP license (must be licensed or willing to be licensed in multiple states). Active License in GA, MD, VA, MI, and/or IL highly preferred
Board certification as a PMHNP-BC through ANCC or equivalent body
Current DEA registration and eligibility to prescribe in applicable states
Minimum of 5 years clinical experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role
Prior experience with project or program management; Operational management skills
Strong background in managing provider performance, schedules, and team dynamics
Proficiency in EHRs, telehealth tools, and digital clinical workflows
Willingness and ability to travel regionally to partner sites and team meetings as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience in child/adolescence, community, or telepsychiatry settings
Familiarity with behavioral health compliance standards, quality benchmarks, and payer models
Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration and organizational leadership
Commitment to culturally competent, trauma-informed, and equity-focused care

Responsibilities

Serve as the clinical leader and point of escalation for the provider team
Provide supervision, coaching, and mentorship to a distributed team of PMHNPs
Review and manage provider productivity, visit cadence, and performance metrics
Review and approve care coordination and provider schedules to ensure appropriate coverage
Lead clinical onboarding, competency development, and ongoing training
Collaborate with the CMO to implement strategic initiatives and maintain clinical quality
Participate in hiring and retention strategies for clinical provider
Develop and implement clinical workflows, policies, and protocols to support scalable care delivery
Drive continuous quality improvement efforts, including audits, peer reviews, and outcome evaluations
Ensure adherence to compliance, documentation, and licensure requirements across all service areas
Serve as a key liaison between frontline providers, operations, and executive leadership
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and risk assessments
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in alignment with evidence-based practices
Develop and adjust individualized, interdisciplinary treatment plans in collaboration with therapist
Provide ongoing follow-up care, medication monitoring, and outcome tracking
Deliver care via telehealth, in-person, or hybrid models, depending on need
Maintain accurate, compliant documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)