Director of Psychiatric NP Training (Director of Mental Health), MPA Behavioral Health Administ[...]

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Psychiatric NP Training to lead the development and implementation of educational programs for early-career psychiatric nurse practitioners. This role is pivotal in ensuring high-quality clinical education and compliance with regulatory standards while fostering professional growth among participants. The successful candidate will collaborate with various departments to enhance training effectiveness and stay abreast of national standards in psychiatric education. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Paid Holidays and Vacation

College tuition discounts

Professional development opportunities

Employee discounts programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years in healthcare with emphasis on mental health services.
• Experience in administrative or managerial roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum development for psychiatric NP training.
• Conduct coaching and assessments for early-career NPs.

Skills

Healthcare operations

Behavioral health conditions

Curriculum development

Performance measurement

Clinical coaching

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Clinical doctorate

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Epic

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Director of Psychiatric NP Training (Director of Mental Health), MPA Behavioral Health Administration *Grant Funded*

Marketing Statement

Empower Every New Yorker — Without Exception — to Live the Healthiest Life Possible

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient, and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city’s five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers, without exception, to live the healthiest life possible.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high-quality health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general direction from the workforce development lead, the Director of Training leads curriculum development, training, and coaching for the Early-Career Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program. This role ensures high-quality clinical education, compliance with regulatory standards, and continuous skill development. The Director also directly oversees virtual NP coaches and provides real-time clinical coaching across healthcare facilities.

General Tasks And Responsibilities Will Include

• Clinical Coaching & Oversight
• Conduct in-person and virtual observation and coaching for early-career psychiatric NPs across 11 acute care facilities.
• Oversee a virtual NP coach to ensure engagement and progress tracking of program participants.
• Curriculum Development & Education
• Develop and implement educational modules tailored to psychiatric NPs.
• Guide the creation of didactic content, workshops, and training sessions.
• Facilitate and/or lead educational sessions.
• Collaborate with educational councils on curriculum development and administration.
• Program Assessment & Continuous Improvement
• Conduct needs assessments and ongoing evaluations to refine the program.
• Partner with Chiefs of Psychiatry, Office of Patient-Centered Care, and Office of Behavioral Health to address training gaps.
• Stay current with national psychiatric NP education and regulatory standards to inform program updates.
• Develop and administer knowledge surveys to measure training effectiveness.
• Participant Development & Tracking
• Monitor individual learning progress and recommend tailored educational resources.
• Support early-career psychiatric NPs in skill-building and professional growth.
• Other duties as assigned by departmental leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a valid license and current registration to practice in a mental health discipline issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED); and
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a health care setting or regulatory agency administration, with an emphasis on development and evaluation of mental health delivery services; three (3) years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or supervisory capacity.

Department Preferences

• 5-8 years of experience
• Clinical doctorate preferred, or Master’s Degree in Nursing with specialization in Psychiatry
• Knowledgeable in:
• Healthcare operations
• Behavioral health conditions and treatment modalities
• Proficient in Microsoft suite
• Curriculum development
• Performance measurement
• Epic

How To Apply

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs

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