Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Team Lead

WelbeHealth•Los Angeles, CA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

WelbeHealth PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) provides seniors with the opportunity to continue living in their homes and in their communities. Our innovative and comprehensive range of medical services to participants is what ignites our passion to treat the whole person and not just the symptoms! We employ a collaborative interdisciplinary team (IDT) approach to evaluate and guide participant care. The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Team Lead provides psychiatric care while supporting clinical leadership, care coordination, workflow optimization, and behavioral health program development. This role balances direct patient care with operational and administrative responsibilities, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and WelbeHealth PACE Physicians to deliver comprehensive, participant-centered care under the direction of the Medical Director. This role is different because the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at WelbeHealth: Serves a smaller patient caseload, providing the opportunity to form long-term relationships with participants and practice true value-based care Plays a critical role in supporting a growing, mission-driven healthcare organization, ensuring vulnerable seniors feel supported and have access to high-quality care.

Requirements

Masters of science in nursing, with a psychiatric/mental Health emphasis from an accredited college or university
Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Active psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner state license without restrictions
State CDS Certification, NPI and DEA License
Must be currently enrolled or eligible for enrollment to provide services to Medicare and Medi-Cal participants
Minimum of four (4) years of experience working with the frail or elderly
Minimum of two (2) years working within the PACE model preferred

Nice To Haves

Prior experience serving as a functional lead or subject matter expert preferred
experience caring for seniors with complex care needs

Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric consultation, psychiatric illness evaluation, counseling, and treatment for participants in collaboration with PACE Physicians and Community-Based PACE Physicians and the IDT team to develop a comprehensive care plan for each participant
Collaborate with physician(s) and IDT in discharge planning from acute or long-term care settings
In consultation with the PACE Physician and/or Community-Based PACE Physician, refer participants to a psychiatrist as indicated and manage care of participants in the nursing home, making regular visits as dictated by WelbeHealth standards and participant need
Provide clinical leadership and mentorship to psychiatric nurse practitioners and behavioral health team members
Serve as the first point of contact for other team members to discuss complex cases and pre-enrollment decisions
Support onboarding, training, and professional development of behavioral health clinicians and participate in quality improvement initiatives, chart reviews, and clinical audits to promote high standards of care
Assist with development, implementation, and refinement of clinical workflows, protocols, and best practices and partner with operational and clinical leadership to address program needs, service gaps, and care delivery improvements