Director of Psychiatric Clinical Operations (NP/PA)

Ascend Healthcare

6 days ago

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Full Time

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About this role

The Director of Clinical Operations at Ascend Healthcare provides leadership and oversight of psychiatry and therapy service lines across assigned community health centers and partnerships. This role is accountable for operational execution, clinical program oversight, contract performance, and partner engagement while ensuring scalable systems that support organizational growth.

Skills

Qualifications

Board Certified and Independently Licensed as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)2+ years of Psychiatry/Behavioral Health experienceActive, unrestricted clinical license in state of primary residence and state of medical services being provided - Arizona State requiredDemonstrated leadership experience overseeing clinical operations and staff managementExperience in EMR systems, data-driven reporting, and workflow optimization

About Ascend Healthcare

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Ascend Healthcare partners with community health centers to scale psychiatry and behavioral health services through integrated clinical programs. Their network of 120+ clinicians delivers over 200,000 annual encounters using an encounter‑based model that requires no upfront investment. Ascend's care model is designed to expand access to psychiatric care, improve clinical outcomes, and support long‑term financial sustainability for safety‑net providers.