Blackbird Health is seeking passionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners for its prestigious Residency Program, designed to empower the next generation of mental health professionals specializing in child and adolescent care. This 9-12 month program offers a unique opportunity for recent graduates or those with less than one year of experience to gain comprehensive clinical experience and didactic learning. Residents will join a clinician-founded, owned, and operated organization dedicated to a whole-child model of care, making a tangible difference in the lives of young patients and their families.
Practice Info
•Offers virtual and in-person mental health services for children and young adults in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New Jersey.
•Services include comprehensive evaluations and assessments, medication management, and a wide range of therapy services.
•Utilizes a whole-child model to identify how conditions overlap, creating precise care plans.
•Operates within an interdisciplinary outpatient model.
•Features a hybrid work model combining in-person and telehealth work.
•Work in newly designed, modern offices that foster collaboration and comfort.
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 Centreville, VA 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
•Comprehensive Benefits Starting Day 1: Medical, dental, employer-paid life insurance, and 401k with company match.
•Generous PTO and Work Life Balance.
•Professional Development: Access a tailored curriculum and workshops to continuously enhance your skill set and stay ahead of industry trends.
•Top-Notch Administrative Support: From credentialing to paperwork.
•Room for Professional Growth: Whether your career path involves leadership, specialization, or expansion of your skill set.
Shift & Schedule
•Residency is a 9-12 month program.
•Scheduled to begin sometime in April 2026.
•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 Centreville, VA clinic up to 3 days a week (as needed).
•Enjoy the flexibility of both in-person and telehealth work.
Requirements
•Have national certification of a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
•Master's degree from an accredited nursing program (PMHNP, Master's in NP).
•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 Virginia (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.
•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 Centreville, VA clinic up to 3 days a week (as needed).
