Blackbird Health, a clinician-founded and operated organization, is seeking passionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners for its prestigious Residency Program. This 9-12 month program is designed for recent graduates or those with less than one year of experience, preparing them to confidently specialize in child and adolescent mental healthcare. Residents will gain hands-on experience, personalized mentorship, and contribute to an interdisciplinary outpatient model focused on comprehensive evaluations, medication management, and therapy services for young patients.
Practice Info
•Offers virtual and in-person mental health services for children and young adults.
•Employs a whole-child model that integrates brain, body, and behavior.
•Operates within an interdisciplinary outpatient model.
•Clinician-founded, owned, and operated company.
•Work in newly designed, modern offices.
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.
•Work from our clinic in Media, 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.
Compensation
•Guaranteed Salary: Achieve financial security through an annual salary and guaranteed caseload (no clawbacks or unpredictable fee for service compensation structure to navigate).
•Salary Range: $100,000-$112,000 USD.
Benefits
•Hands-on Experience: Immerse yourself in real-world experiences, gaining practical skills.
•Mentorship: Benefit from personalized mentorship by seasoned clinical experts.
•Professional Development: Access a tailored curriculum and workshops to continuously enhance your skill set and stay ahead of industry trends.
•Comprehensive Benefits Starting Day 1: Medical, dental, employer-paid life insurance, and 401k with company match.
•Generous PTO and Work Life Balance.
•Top-Notch Administrative Support: From credentialing to paperwork.
•Room for Professional Growth.
Shift & Schedule
•Residency is a 9-12 month program.
•Next Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Residency Program is scheduled to begin sometime in April 2026.
•Hybrid work model: Enjoy the flexibility of both in-person and telehealth work.
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 Media, 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.
