Behavioral Health APC Fellowship at Christianacare Health Systems | PMHNP Hiring
Behavioral Health APC Fellowship at Christianacare Health Systems
Behavioral Health APC Fellowship
Christianacare Health SystemsยทNewark, Delaware
Full-Time In-Person
$82k/yr
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ChristianaCare is looking for a Physician Assistant or a Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner to join our innovative post-graduate training program in Behavioral Health. The Behavioral Health APC Fellowship Program is a 9-month intensive training program for new Advanced Practice Clinicians that provides mentoring, diverse clinical experience in subspecialties, and a customized didactic education in psychiatry through case study, small-group discussion, simulation, and participation in department-wide lectures. This fellowship program is both supportive and challenging as the Behavioral Health APC Fellow will manage patients with a variety of complex diagnoses under the direct guidance and supervision of a psychiatrist and experienced advanced practice provider. The program is perfect for an APC who is looking to develop into the role of a Behavioral Health Advanced Practice Provider in a structured environment with a Fellowship Coordinator providing guidance throughout the program. The Behavioral Health APC Fellow will receive an annual salary of \$82,000. Fellows are considered full-time employees of ChristianaCare with benefits. The expectation is that fellows who meet performance objectives and demonstrate CCHS values may apply for available employment as a Behavioral Health APC with ChristianaCare after completing the program. This program allows for a supported transition into the role of a Behavioral Health APC and we hope you consider joining ChristianaCare on this journey!
Requirements
โขLicensure or license eligible for Delaware and Maryland Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse as set forth by the Delaware and Maryland Board of Nursing
โขLicense or license eligible as a Physician Assistant in the state of Delaware and Maryland
โขGraduate of an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program or of a Mental Health NP program within 18 months and have NCCPA/PMHNP Certification
โขCertified in BLS is required upon start date
โขDEA upon start date
Posted on Feb 10, 2026
Last updated: May 1, 2026
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About Christianacare Health Systems
Christianacare Health Systems is hiring for this PMHNP position. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in addressing the growing demand for mental health services across the United States. This employer is actively seeking qualified candidates to join their team.
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