Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Blackbird Health•Frederick, MD

10h•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). The PMHNP will build meaningful connections with patients and families, providing education and ongoing support. The position offers a hybrid work model, combining virtual telehealth with designated onsite clinical days in Frederick, MD. Multiple employment tracks are available, including 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

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 have practiced independently at the top of your scope for at least one year under licensure.
Relationship-Focused: Excel at building meaningful connections with patients and families, taking the time to understand their needs, provide education, and create a trusting therapeutic relationship that supports engagement in treatment.
Collaborative: Thrive in team-based environments and love 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.

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.
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.
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.
Work closely with therapists and other healthcare professionals to create integrated treatment plans that address the whole child.
Participate in regular team and supervisory clinical meetings to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
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.
Oversee diagnostic testing including digital and lab results.
Maintain thorough, HIPAA-compliant records of patient meetings and progress.