Founded in 2020, Lavender is the largest nurse-owned and operated online psychiatry and therapy office in the United States. Our extraordinary team of 100+ talented and like-minded folks works remotely from across the United States, Canada and the Philippines to collaboratively increase access to high-quality, high-touch mental healthcare. Lavender is a human-first organization and our people embody:
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A bias towards action
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A capacity for self-direction
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Originality and creative instincts
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Courageous and bold thinking
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And the potential to achieve even more
If you’re looking for a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment where your voice matters and you can truly have an impact creating high-quality, user-centric mental health services, we want to hear from you!
Lavender is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives and background will lead to a better environment for our team and a better experience for our clients. We strongly encourage people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply.
About the opportunity
Lavender is excited to announce an opening for a Lead Nurse Practitioner — a role that combines clinical expertise with leadership to support our growing team of psychiatric nurse practitioners. This position is ideal for an experienced NP who thrives in a dynamic telehealth environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality mental health care while mentoring others.
As a Lead NP, you’ll collaborate closely with Lavender’s Care Concierge and Clinical Leadership teams to ensure that both our clients and NPs have the best possible experience. You’ll play a key role in maintaining clinical excellence, improving operational workflows, and supporting NP retention.
Why this role is important
In this role, you’ll not only provide expert clinical care but also help guide and develop our amazing team of NPs. We’re looking for someone who is confident in making clinical decisions, enjoys managing and mentoring others, and can adapt to the ever-evolving world of telehealth.
Key responsibilities
Leadership and management responsibilities:
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Provide leadership and support for an assigned team of psychiatric NPs
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Complete onboarding check-ins with new NPs
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Conduct monthly face-to-face check-ins with direct reports
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Perform bi-annual chart audits and bi-annual performance reviews and address both development opportunities and performance improvement needs as required
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Review the clients of concern list and provide constructive feedback with remediation plans
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Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and contribute expertise to process improvement initiatives
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Mentor new graduate NPs as needed
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Play an active role in the hiring process by conducting NP candidate interviews
Clinical responsibilities:
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Maintain a client caseload as an NP; number of days per week to be determined based on your desired schedule
Required qualifications
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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
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ANCC board certification
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5+ years of experience in adult mental health
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Proven healthcare leadership experience, including direct supervision of a clinical team
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Excellent communication and documentation skills
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Ambitious, client-focused work ethic
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Open-minded and adaptable — startup experience is a plus!
Why you should apply
If you’re ready to take your career to the next level by blending clinical expertise with leadership, this is your chance to make a lasting impact on both clients and your fellow NPs. We’d love to have someone who is not only experienced but also eager to innovate and improve processes as part of a supportive and fast-paced team.
Schedule
Most lead NPs work 2 or 3 lead days per week and dedicate the other days to clients. We are flexible with schedules and open to discussion about what works for you.
Bring your whole self to work
Lavender believes that nurturing an environment where diversity and inclusion can thrive is critical to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected by law, including race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please reach out to [email protected].
