Senior PMHNP Leader — Pediatric Behavioral Health (Nonprofit)

Jackson Physician Search; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 5 weeks vacation

Job summary

Jackson Physician Search is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in the Des Moines area for a Senior Director role that blends direct patient care with organizational leadership. The position drives behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and families, with a strong emphasis on trauma-informed, evidence-based care models.

The role includes leading care planning, crisis support, and strategic development within a nonprofit setting near Des

Qualifications

• PMHNP certification or license required or preferred.
• 3+ years leadership or program development and prior management of direct reports preferred.
• Experience with youth, families, or high‑risk populations preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, collaboration, and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical strategy, program development, and service innovation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on care planning and crisis support.
• Serve on executive leadership team influencing behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and families.
• Oversee indirect and up to 20% direct patient care for medication management in adolescents in a residential setting.

Skills

Leadership experience

Program development

Collaboration

Clinical judgment

Education

PMHNP certification or license

Job description

Jackson Physician Search is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in the Des Moines area for a Senior Director role that blends direct patient care with organizational leadership. The position drives behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and families, with a strong emphasis on trauma-informed, evidence-based care models.

The role includes leading care planning, crisis support, and strategic development within a nonprofit setting near Des