Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Blackbird Health•Frederick, MD

1d•$72,500 - $175,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Blackbird Health is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join their Frederick, MD team. This role involves delivering comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, and medication management for children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 2-26) and their caregivers. The position offers hybrid services, combining virtual and in-person care. Blackbird Health emphasizes a whole-child approach, focusing on the interaction of brain, body, and behavior to address the root causes of challenges. The company is clinician-founded and operated, with a mission to improve pediatric mental health care. Multiple employment tracks are available: 1099 Contractor, W2 Part-Time, and W2 Full-Time, each with different pay structures, commitments, and benefits.

Requirements

Master's Degree from an accredited nursing program.
PMHNP-BC certification.
At least one year of independent psychiatric experience working under licensure.
Active Maryland PMHNP / CRNP / APN license.
Active DEA license.
Maryland State Prescriptive Authority.
Ability to work a hybrid model with designated onsite clinical days at our Frederick, MD location, alongside virtual telehealth capability.
At least 1+ year of experience specializing in child and adolescent populations (ages 2–26).
Availability to cover peak clinical hours (after 3:00 PM ET weekdays and/or weekends).

Nice To Haves

Passion for transforming behavioral health for youth.
Commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate psychiatric care.
Clinical expertise with a warm, patient-centered approach.
Ability to build meaningful therapeutic relationships.
Thrive in team-based environments and collaborate with psychotherapists, specialists, and interdisciplinary colleagues.
Openness to feedback and eagerness to learn and grow.
Experience working with children and adolescents as a psychiatric nurse practitioner.
Practiced independently at the top of your scope for at least one year under licensure.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and diagnoses for children, adolescents, and young adults.
Develop personalized treatment plans and provide medication management.
Build meaningful connections with patients and families to support engagement in treatment.
Spend necessary time with patients and families to understand their needs, educate them about care options, and provide ongoing support.
Monitor patient progress against care goals and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Ensure patient safety and intervene proactively when concerns arise.
Collaborate with therapists and other healthcare professionals to create integrated treatment plans.
Participate in regular team and supervisory clinical meetings.
Provide consultation and education to patients and their families.
Oversee diagnostic testing including digital and lab results.
Maintain thorough, HIPAA-compliant records of patient meetings and progress.