Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - PMHNP
About The Position
Blackbird Health is looking for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Sterling, VA . You'll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, and medication management for children, adolescents, and young adults, and be empowered to make a tangible difference in the lives of young patients and their families. Why You'll Love This Role This role is a great fit for clinicians who want: A predictable base salary with the ability to earn more by taking on additional patients Part-time W-2 employment with full benefits — healthcare, 401(k) and generous paid time off A hybrid model with flexible scheduling that fits your life A collaborative, mission-driven team that supports your growth The chance to make a real difference for children, adolescents and families through integrated care Employment Options Available Part-time position for licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners. W-2 Employee - Part-Time (20 hours/week) Commitment: 20 hours per week total: 17 clinical hours + 3 non-clinical hours Schedule: Flexible within business needs, emphasizing after 4pm weekdays and weekends Work Model: Hybrid Minimum 10 clinical hours onsite at Sterling clinic Remaining 7 clinical hours can be conducted remotely 3 non-clinical hours completed remotely
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/APRN license
- DEA license and State Prescriptive Authority
- Own your own phone, computer, and high-speed internet
- Flexibility to work during Blackbird's core after-school hours: after 4pm ET during the week and/or weekends
- Ability to work onsite at Sterling clinic for minimum 10 clinical hours per week
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.
Benefits
- Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with employer match
- Paid time off: Generous paid time off plus 11 company holidays
- Ongoing clinical support and professional development
- Professional Liability Insurance covered
- Career growth opportunities with increasing responsibilities and leadership pathways as you grow with us
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
