Summary

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at Blackbird Health, you'll play an essential role in delivering high-quality, comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, and medication management for children, adolescents, and young adults. You'll build meaningful relationships with patients and families, taking the time to understand their needs, support engagement in treatment, and educate them on care options that foster long-term progress. Working alongside an interdisciplinary team of psychotherapists, specialists, and clinical leaders, you'll be empowered to make a tangible difference in the lives of young patients and their families through compassionate, evidence-based care.

Job description

Position Summary

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at Blackbird Health, you'll play an essential role in delivering high-quality, comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, and medication management for children, adolescents, and young adults. You'll build meaningful relationships with patients and families, taking the time to understand their needs, support engagement in treatment, and educate them on care options that foster long-term progress. Working alongside an interdisciplinary team of psychotherapists, specialists, and clinical leaders, you'll be empowered to make a tangible difference in the lives of young patients and their families through compassionate, evidence-based care.

We're seeking dedicated prescribers to join our team and serve children, adolescents, and young adults ages 2-26. Multiple employment tracks are available: you'll select your preferred arrangement in the application.

Why Blackbird & Your Impact

Focus on Patient Care: Full administrative support—we handle credentialing, billing, insurance, and EHR administration so you can focus entirely on your clinical work.
Guaranteed Patient Referrals: Start seeing patients right away with a predictable caseload.
Grow as a Clinician: Paid weekly clinical consultation and peer support are built into your schedule for ongoing skill development.
Integrated Care Model: Work closely alongside psychotherapists, speech therapists, OTs, and neuropsychology specialists to treat the whole child.
Mission-Driven Culture: Join a collaborative, intelligent, and compassionate network of professionals shaping the future of pediatric behavioral health.

Who You Are

Licensure: Active New Jersey PMHNP/CRNP/APN license, active DEA registration, and State Prescriptive Authority.
Certification: Board Certified by ANCC or AANP (PMHNP-BC).
Education: Master's Degree from an accredited nursing program.
Experience: 1+ years of independent psychiatric experience working under licensure (with direct experience serving children, adolescents, or young adults).
Availability: Available during Blackbird's peak core hours (after 3:00 PM ET weekdays and/or weekends).
Technical Skills: Tech-savvy and equipped with a computer, phone, high-speed internet, and proficiency in EHR systems and Google Suite.

Requirements

Active New Jersey PMHNP/CRNP/APN license
Active DEA registration
State Prescriptive Authority
Board Certified by ANCC or AANP (PMHNP-BC)
Master's Degree from an accredited nursing program
1+ years of independent psychiatric experience working under licensure
Direct experience serving children, adolescents, or young adults
Available during peak core hours (after 3:00 PM ET weekdays and/or weekends)
Proficiency in EHR systems and Google Suite
Equipped with computer, phone, and high-speed internet

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision
401(k) Matching
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Generous PTO
11 Paid Holidays
Professional Liability Insurance
Paid Weekly Clinical Consultation
Credentialing Support
No-Show Reimbursement

Company overview

Blackbird Health is a leading pediatric mental health care provider specializing in comprehensive mental health services for children, teens, and young adults. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, the company operates a network of 10+ clinic locations across Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New Jersey, offering both virtual and in-person care. Blackbird Health employs a unique whole-child diagnostic approach that addresses both symptoms and underlying causes through comprehensive evaluations, therapy, and medication management. The company's multidisciplinary team includes over 170 specialized medical professionals, including child psychiatrists, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, therapists, and occupational therapists. Blackbird Health focuses on treating conditions such as ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges, with 85% of patients showing symptom improvement within 6-12 weeks. The company is in-network with most major insurance carriers and has served over 10,000 families, positioning itself as a regional leader in addressing the pediatric mental health crisis through coordinated, evidence-based care.