Lead Advanced Practice Provider

About Clarity Clinic

Clarity Clinic is an interdisciplinary group private practice of Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Advanced Practice Providers (PAs, NPs), Psychologists, and Therapists. Our mission is to thoughtfully guide the whole person on their journey to find clarity and mental wellness by providing exceptional holistic care. Our staff of Psychiatrists, Advanced Practice Providers and Psychotherapists offer the latest medication, psychological assessment, and therapy treatment as we help guide our patients toward mental wellness and a balanced personal and professional lifestyle. Our team offers a broad range of specialties, services, and orientations to support and help all people regardless of their place in life. This multidisciplinary approach allows us to provide holistic care in psychiatry, psychotherapy and much more.

We’re redefining mental health care through our leading network of mental health providers, who thoughtfully guide the whole person on their journey to find clarity and mental wellness by providing exceptional psychiatry and therapy care. It’s time to get the mental health care you deserve with our leading psychiatry (medication management) and talk therapy services.

About the Role

The Lead Advanced Practice Provider is a full-time (40-hour) hybrid role that combines direct patient care with clinical leadership. This position supports and develops a team of physician assistants while collaborating closely with the Medical Director and operations team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

Administrative time is allocated based on team size and clinic needs, with clinical expectations adjusted accordingly.

Location: (Hybrid) 501 Davis Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201

In this role, you will:

• Develop and support high-performing Physician Assistants to drive strong patient and organizational outcome 

• Provide leadership for Physician Assistants at their specific clinic location

• Collaborate with the Medical Director, Psychiatrists, and Operations to ensure high-quality, evolving mental health care

• Performance coaching to the Physician Assistant team

• Support recruitment and training efforts

• Ensure proper provider onboarding and training in alignment with organizational policies and clinic needs 

• Maintain knowledge of facility policies and procedures and work with Operations and HR teams when necessary 

• Facilitate clear communication and transparency across departments 

• Communicate effectively and consistently with the Medical Director/Supervising Physician

Minimum Requirements:  

• Active Illinois PA license 

• Master's degree from an accredited physician assistant program

• Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• DEA license (required prior to seeing patients)

• The ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals. 

Conditions of Employment: 

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check

• Subject to credentialing process; must maintain credentialed status, as applicable

• Must maintain certification status

• Must maintain licensure status

Role Competencies:  

• Clinical Expertise - Conducts comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, provides evidence-based medication management, and effectively assesses and manages crises within scope of practice.
• Professional & Ethical Practice - Maintains compliance with licensure, regulatory standards, and organizational policies while delivering culturally responsive, patient-centered care.
• Documentation & Clinical Efficiency - Ensures timely, accurate documentation and effective time management to support quality care and patient access.
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