Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, VA License - PMHNP

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.

Position Summary

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 them safe. Working alongside an interdisciplinary team, you’ll be empowered to make a tangible difference in the lives of young patients and their families.

What Makes You, You

• Mission‑Driven: Passionate about transforming behavioral health for youth and committed to delivering high‑quality, compassionate psychiatric care.
• Clinically Excellent: Experienced working with children and adolescents as a psychiatric nurse practitioner, having practiced independently at the top of your scope for at least one year under licensure.
• Relationship‑Focused: Excels at building meaningful connections with patients and families, taking time to understand their needs and create a trusting therapeutic relationship.
• Collaborative: Thrives in team‑based environments and loves working alongside psychotherapists, specialists, and interdisciplinary colleagues to deliver integrated, comprehensive care.
• Growth‑Oriented: Open to feedback and eager to learn and grow in a supportive clinical community where best practices and professional development are prioritized.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric care: Conduct thorough evaluations, assessments, and diagnoses; develop personalized treatment plans; manage medication safely.
• Build meaningful therapeutic relationships: Spend time to understand patients’ experiences, educate families, and maintain ongoing support.
• Drive patient progress and safety: Monitor progress against goals, adjust plans, and intervene proactively when concerns arise.
• Collaborate for integrated care: Work closely with therapists and other professionals to create coordinated treatment plans and participate in weekly team and supervisory meetings.
• Educate and empower families: Provide consultation and education to help families understand diagnoses, treatment options, and support their child’s mental health journey.
• Ensure clinical excellence and compliance: Oversee diagnostic testing, maintain HIPAA‑compliant records, and perform other clinical duties as assigned.

The Basics You’ll Need

• Work a minimum of 15 hours per week during peak after‑school hours (after 4 pm ET on weekdays 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 under licensure.
• Experience as a PMHNP working with ages 2 and above.
• Active Virginia PMHNP/APRN license, DEA license, and State Prescriptive Authority.

Why Blackbird Is Unique

• Fully remote position.
• Professional liability insurance covered.
• Excellent administrative support to focus on clinical care.
• Career advancement opportunities that grow with tenure.
• Supportive, collaborative work culture.
• Strong network of intelligent, humble, compassionate, and hardworking professionals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employer‑paid life insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Opportunities for career growth.
• Diverse and experienced leadership team with a supportive culture.

Salary Range: $155,000 USD – $165,000 USD

Join Us

To raise the standard of pediatric mental health care through accurate understanding and precise treatment that reflect how each child’s brain, body, and behavior work together. “It’s so rare to find comprehensive care like this—from testing to therapy to medication 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.”

Fostering an Inclusive Environment

Blackbird is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and belonging. We grow and learn better together with a diverse team. In recruiting, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants can bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. Blackbird provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact so we can support you.