Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Blackbird Health•Sterling, VA

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

Blackbird Health is a clinician-founded, owned, and operated organization dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services to children and adolescents. We offer virtual and in-person care across multiple states and are expanding. Our approach focuses on the whole child, addressing the interconnectedness of brain, body, and behavior. We are seeking dedicated clinicians to join our Sterling, VA team to provide hybrid services to children, adolescents, and young adults ages 2–26, and their caregivers. Multiple employment tracks are available, including 1099 Contractor, W2 Part-Time, and W2 Full-Time.

Requirements

Master's Degree from an accredited nursing program.
PMHNP-BC certification.
At least one year of independent psychiatric experience working under licensure.
Active Virginia PMHNP / CRNP / APN license.
Active DEA license.
Virginia State Prescriptive Authority.
Ability to work a hybrid model with designated onsite clinical days at our Sterling, VA 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 4:00 PM ET weekdays and/or weekends).

Nice To Haves

Mission-Driven: Passionate about transforming behavioral health for youth and committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate psychiatric care.
Clinically Excellent: Experience working with children and adolescents as a psychiatric nurse practitioner and 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.
Collaborative: Thrives in team-based environments and enjoys working with psychotherapists, specialists, and interdisciplinary colleagues.
Growth-Oriented: Open to feedback and eager to learn and grow in a supportive clinical community.

Responsibilities

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 with patients and families, providing education and support to ensure engagement in care.
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 families.
Oversee diagnostic testing including digital and lab results.
Maintain thorough, HIPAA-compliant records of patient meetings and progress.