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 build meaningful connections with patients to support their engagement in treatment, spending the necessary time with patients and families to understand their needs, educate them about care options, and provide ongoing support. You'll ensure patients are making progress against their care goals and take the necessary steps to keep our patients safe. Working alongside an interdisciplinary team, you'll be empowered to make a tangible difference in the lives of young patients and their families. This hybrid role requires a minimum of 10 hours per week with a minimum of 5 hours per week onsite. 

What makes you, you:

• Mission-Driven: You are passionate about transforming behavioral health for youth and committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate psychiatric care.
• Clinically Excellent: You have experience working with children and adolescents as a psychiatric nurse practitioner and have practiced independently at the top of your scope for at least two years under licensure. You bring clinical expertise with a warm, patient-centered approach.
• Relationship-Focused: You excel at building meaningful connections with patients and families, taking the time to understand their needs, provide education, and create a trusting therapeutic relationship that supports engagement in treatment.
• Collaborative: You thrive in team-based environments and love working alongside psychotherapists, specialists, and interdisciplinary colleagues to deliver integrated, comprehensive care.
• Growth-Oriented: You are open to feedback and eager to learn and grow in a supportive clinical community where best practices and professional development are prioritized.
• Tech-Savvy: You are comfortable using technology, including Google Suite, Electronic Medical Records systems and other virtual platforms to deliver seamless virtual and in-person care.

How you'll make an impact:

• Provide Comprehensive Psychiatric Care: Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and diagnoses for children, adolescents, and young adults. Develop personalized treatment plans and provide medication management that addresses the unique needs of each patient.
• Build Meaningful Therapeutic Relationships: Spend the necessary time with patients and families to truly understand their experiences, educate them about treatment options, and provide ongoing support. Build connection and trust that keeps patients engaged in their care journey.
• Drive Patient Progress & Safety: Monitor patient progress against care goals, adjusting treatment plans as needed to ensure positive outcomes. Take the necessary steps to keep patients safe, intervening proactively when concerns arise.
• Collaborate for Integrated Care: Work closely with therapists and other healthcare professionals to create integrated treatment plans that address the whole child. Communicate and engage with families when appropriate to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
• Educate & Empower Families: Provide consultation and education to patients and their families, helping them understand diagnoses, treatment options, and how to support their child's mental health journey.
• Ensure Clinical Excellence & Compliance: Oversee diagnostic testing including digital and lab results. Partner with administrative team to handle refills, prior authorizations, records, and rescheduling. Maintain thorough, HIPAA-compliant patient records and documentation.

The basics you'll need:

• Active PMHNP license in Pennsylvania
• A minimum of 2 years experience working independently in the role of a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner
• A minimum of 1 year experience working with children, adolescents or young adults under any nursing license
• Board Certification by ANCC or AANP (PMHNP-BC)
• DEA license and State Prescriptive Authority License
• Computer, phone and high speed internet
• Experience with Google Suite, EHR systems and tech knowledge
• Commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week with a minimum of 5 hours per week onsite

Why Blackbird is unique: 

• Full credentialing services provided - we will take care of everything
• Clinical development and trainings
• Excellent administrative support - focus on the clinical work and we will take care of the rest
• Weekly clinical consultations: this is paid time for all providers
• Supportive work culture
• Liability Insurance 
• Reimbursement for client no-shows

Position Summary

We are thrilled to welcome applicants to our prestigious Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Residency Program designed to nurture and empower the next generation of mental health professionals!

Residency Program Overview

Blackbird’s Residency Program will prepare the next generation of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners to practice with confidence as specialists in child/ adolescent mental healthcare.  

Our next Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Residency Program is scheduled to begin sometime in April 2026. 

• Residency is a 9-12 month program designed for recent graduates or those who have not worked under licensure to jumpstart their careers in the field.
• The program is designed to support the transition from graduate school to professional practice combining clinical experience and didactic learning. 
• Residents will be given the tools and support they need to provide children and adolescents with cutting edge diagnosis and treatment with personalized care, while learning to thrive in an interdisciplinary outpatient model. 
• Residents will grow with their colleagues and develop relationships that will support their practice and success in the PMHNP profession. 
• After successful completion of residency, graduates will have the opportunity to level up their new skills as senior members of the Blackbird medical team for at least 2 years following residency completion. 

Why Join Our Residency Program: 

• Hands-on Experience: Immerse yourself in real-world experiences, gaining practical skills that will set you apart in the Mental Health landscape
• Mentorship: Benefit from personalized mentorship by seasoned clinical experts who are committed to helping you succeed.
• Guaranteed Salary: Achieve financial security through an annual salary and guaranteed caseload (no clawbacks or unpredictable fee for service compensation structure to navigate)
• Experienced, Clinical Leadership: As a clinician-founded, owned and operated company, our clinical model is inspired by the vision of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
• Professional Development: Access a tailored curriculum and workshops to continuously enhance your skill set and stay ahead of industry trends

Hybrid work model: Enjoy the flexibility of both in-person and telehealth work, giving you more control over your schedule while building relationships in person.

• Comprehensive Benefits Starting Day 1: Medical, dental, employer-paid life insurance, and 401k with company match, because your health and future are important to us.
• Generous PTO and Work Life Balance: We know how essential time off is for both personal well-being and professional growth.
• Modern Facilities: Work in newly designed, modern offices that foster collaboration and comfort.
• Top-Notch Administrative Support: From credentialing to paperwork, we’ve got you covered so you can focus on what really matters—your patients.
• Room for Professional Growth: Whether your career path involves leadership, specialization, or expansion of your skill set, we’re committed to supporting your growth.

At Blackbird, we foster an environment where humility, intelligence, compassion, and dedication come together. We believe in lifting each other up and providing ample opportunities for professional development and sharing of expertise. Here, you’ll never feel alone in your mission.

About the Role

Under the supervision of the Director of the Residency Program, 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and diagnosis, creating personalized treatment plans for children and adolescents,  which may include prescribing medicines and other treatments
• Collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals including psychotherapists on an integrated treatment plan and medication management to ensure the best outcomes for patients. 
• Work from our clinic in King of Prussia, PA up to 3 days a week (as needed).
• Meet with residency cohort & supervisor to discuss progress and challenges on a routine basis
• Provide education and consultation for patients and their families.
• 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
• Performs other clinical-related activities as assigned

Qualifications

We’re looking for passionate, dedicated clinicians who are ready to make a difference and are looking for a unique opportunity to learn as a first year psychiatric nurse practitioner.

You’ll be a great fit for residency if you:

• Are mission-driven and excited to change the landscape of behavioral health for youth.
• Possess excellent communication skills and love working in a collaborative, team-based environment while working independently.
• Are open to feedback and eager to learn and grow in a supportive clinical community.

Requirements:

• Have national certification of a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 
• 12 of your 40 weekly hours are required to be during our peak “after school hours” defined as after 4 pm ET during the week or any time on a weekend. 
• Work in person at our King of Prussia, PA clinic up to 3 days a week (as needed)
• Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program (PMHNP, Master’s in NP) and must have graduated in the last ~12 months or have less than 1 year of work experience as a PMHNP. 
• Candidates must have an active PMHNP license and DEA in Pennsylvania (or on track to receive it by the time residency begins.)
• Upon successfully completing the requirements of the 12-month residency program, participants will join the Blackbird Clinical Services team for an additional two-year period following their residency for a total commitment of three years.