Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - PMHNP - Child and Adolescent - Virginia License (Remote)
About The Position
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 is a fully remote position. Qualified candidates can live and work anywhere in the United States as long as you have a current active Virginia PMHNP/APRN, State Prescriptive Authority and DEA license. About Blackbird Health Blackbird Health is clinician-founded, owned, and operated by dedicated professionals. We believe that providing the best care for children starts with building the best possible team. We deliver virtual and in-person mental health services across Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New Jersey—and we’re growing into new markets in 2026. At Blackbird, we take a whole-child approach, looking at how the brain, body, and behavior interact to address the root causes of challenges, not just the symptoms. Every role matters here, and you’ll join a collaborative, supportive, and innovative team that’s shaping the future of pediatric mental health care. If you’re passionate about helping children and families while growing your career, Blackbird is the place to make an impact. Join us and help change mental health care for children for the better!
Requirements
- Ability to work a minimum of 1 hours per week during our peak "after school hours" defined as after 4 pm ET during the week or any time on weekends
- Master's Degree from an accredited nursing program, PMHNP-BC certification, and at least two years of independent psychiatric experience working under licensure
- Experience as a PMHNP working with ages 2 and above
- Active Virginia PMHNP/APRN license, DEA license, and State Prescriptive Authority
Responsibilities
- 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. Participate in weekly team and supervisory clinical meetings 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. Maintain thorough, HIPAA-compliant records of patient meetings and progress. Perform other clinical-related activities as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401K (with a company match)
- Employer-paid life insurance coverage
- Generous paid time off
- Opportunities for career growth
- Diverse and experienced leadership team with a supportive work culture
- Remote work model
- Professional liability insurance covered
- Excellent administrative support so you can focus on clinical care
- Career advancement opportunities that grow with your tenure
- Supportive, collaborative work culture
- Join a team of intelligent, humble, compassionate, and hardworking professionals who serve as your network for best practices, professional development, and knowledge sharing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
