Blackbirdhealth

Blackbirdhealth

Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Sterling, Virginia · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$120k-$140kDetected 9 days ago
ComplianceExcelHIPAA

About the role

  • 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.
  • Hours: Shift availability focused during our peak "after-school hours" (defined as after 3:00 PM ET weekdays and/or weekends).
  • Salary Range: $72,500 base salary + $100 per hour for any additional clinical hours worked beyond the agreed schedule.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Ensure Clinical Excellence & Compliance: Oversee diagnostic testing including digital and lab results. Maintain thorough, HIPAA-compliant records of patient meetings and progress.
  • You thrive in team-based environments and love working alongside psychotherapists, specialists, and interdisciplinary colleagues to deliver integrated, comprehensive care.
  • "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."
  • Our patient support team is busy helping children and families, please do not call or email them about your application - this helps us process your application more efficiently.
  • In addition, the school advocacy support we receive is unprecedented.
  • Collaborative: You thrive in team-based environments and love working alongside psychotherapists, specialists, and interdisciplinary colleagues to deliver integrated, comprehensive care.

Requirements

  • 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 one year under licensure.
  • You bring clinical expertise with a warm, patient-centered approach.
  • Master's Degree from an accredited nursing program, PMHNP-BC certification, and at least one year of independent psychiatric experience working under licensure.
  • 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 one year under licensure.

Nice to have

  • 1099 Contractor Track
  • Multiple employment tracks are available: you'll select your preferred arrangement in the application.

Compensation

  • $72,500 - $175,500 USD
  • $72,500 base salary + $100 per hour for any additional clinical hours worked beyond the agreed schedule.
  • $135,000-$145,000 USD base salary

Benefits

  • Full package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, generous PTO + 11 holidays, employer-paid life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, and malpractice coverage.
  • Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and generous PTO + 11 holidays.
  • Mission-Driven: You are passionate about transforming behavioral health for youth and committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate psychiatric care.

Equal opportunity

  • If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at recruiting@blackbirdhealth.com so we can support you.
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