Job Description

About Blackbird 

At Blackbird, we envision a world where every child receives the care and support they need to thrive—emotionally, socially, and developmentally. That’s why we're transforming how pediatric mental health is assessed and treated, so we can make world-class care available in local communities.

Our whole-child diagnostic approach reveals the full story behind each child’s challenges, allowing us to address both the symptoms and their underlying causes. This leads to precise treatment sequenced in the right way to achieve meaningful outcomes that last.

Currently, we provide virtual and in-person mental health services, including comprehensive evaluations, medication- management and therapy, across Pennsylvania and Virginia with plans to expand to new markets in 2025.

Position Summary

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Blackbird Health, you’ll play an essential role in delivering comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, and medication management for children, adolescents, and young adults. You’ll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the highest quality of care and be empowered to make a tangible difference in the lives of young patients and their families.

What makes you, you:

• Mission-driven and excited to change the landscape of behavioral health for youth.
• Experience working with kids and adolescents as a psychiatric nurse practitioner and have practiced independently at the top of your scope for at least one year under licensure
• Possess excellent communication skills and love working in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Open to feedback and eager to learn and grow in a supportive clinical community.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and diagnosis, creating personalized treatment plans for children and adolescents.
• Provide education and consultation for patients and their families.
• Collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals including psychotherapists on an integrated treatment plan and medication management to ensure the best outcomes for patients. 
• Manage diagnostic testing, including digital and lab results.
• Participate in weekly team and supervisory clinical meetings.
• Maintain thorough records of patient meetings and progress and maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations
• Perform other clinical-related activities as assigned

The basics you’ll need:

• Flexibility to work a minimum of 12 hours per week during our peak “after school hours” defined as after 4 pm ET during the week or if you wanted any time on weekends.
• Work in person at least 1 day per week as needed. The rest of your time can be remote. 
• Have a Master’s Degree from an accredited nursing program, PMHNP-BC certification, and at least one year of independent psychiatric experience working under licensure.
• Hold an active  New Jersey PMHNP/CRNP/APN license , DEA license , and  CDS (Controlled Dangerous Substances) registration. 

Why Blackbird is unique:

• Hybrid work model
• Professional liability insurance covered
• Excellent administrative support is provided
• Explore your career advancement potential by receiving opportunities to grow with tenure
• Supportive work culture
• Blackbird Health is made up of intelligent, humble, compassionate and hardworking people. Joining the ranks means you'll have an automatic network to turn to for best practices, professional development, and opportunities to share your expertise

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401K (with a company match)
• Employer-paid life insurance coverage
• Generous paid time off
• Opportunities for career growth
• Diverse and experienced leadership team with a supportive work culture

Salary Range

$125,000—$140,000 USD

Join us!

We envision a world where every young person is fully understood and receives support building the tools they need to thrive. Join our team, make an impact, a real difference for patients, parents and caregivers.

“We wouldn't have a son without Blackbird Health. He would have ended his life.”

“It's so rare to find comprehensive care like this---from testing to therapy to med management (and more)--all in one place. In addition, the school advocacy support we receive is unprecedented. We no longer feel like we are managing things alone.”

Fostering an inclusive environment:

Blackbird is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and belonging. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. Blackbird provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

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