Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Residency Program Director

Blackbird Health

4h • $140,000 - $160,000

About The Position

As the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Residency Program Director at Blackbird Health, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of pediatric psychiatric care providers. Reporting to the VP of Medical Services, you'll lead the development, implementation, and management of our PMHNP Residency Program; building a structured, accredited training pathway that prepares recent graduates to practice with confidence as specialists in child and adolescent mental health. You'll create the curriculum, mentor residents through their clinical journey, and ensure they're equipped with the skills and support needed to provide cutting-edge diagnosis and treatment in an interdisciplinary outpatient model. This is a unique opportunity to build a program from the ground up while directly impacting the quality of care thousands of children and families receive.

Requirements

• Master's Degree from an accredited nursing program
• PMHNP-BC certification
• Active PMHNP/APRN license in Virginia, Pennsylvania, NJ, or MD and the ability to obtain licenses in additional states as required.
• At least 3 years of experience as a CRNP and 1 year of experience in an educational or leadership role in a behavioral health setting.
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of evidence-based practices in pediatric psychiatry
• Demonstrated ability to train, develop, and motivate a team of medical professionals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and growing environment
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards related to behavioral health services and residency program accreditation

Responsibilities

• Develop the Residency Program Structure: Design and implement the complete residency framework including program duration, preclinical education and shadowing stages, optimal ramp schedules, and visit mixture for each week during the ramp period.
• Build the Curriculum: Develop and codify the residency curriculum including a seminar schedule focused on PMHNP-specific topics such as interviewing, assessment, diagnosis, interpretation of assessments, medication management, and therapy interventions.
• Lead Accreditation Efforts: Develop a solid working knowledge of the accreditation process within 6 months and become a content expert on Consortium for Advanced Practice Providers (CAPP) requirements within one year. Lead the program toward accreditation.
• Mentor & Train Residents: Provide leadership, mentoring, and hands-on training to residents as they transition from graduate school to professional practice. Foster relationships that support their long-term success in the PMHNP profession.
• Design Evaluation Systems: Create and implement a comprehensive evaluation system that provides residents with consistent feedback, tracks their progress, and supports their growth into confident Blackbird NPs with increasing responsibilities.
• Manage Performance: Appropriately respond to performance issues and create performance improvement plans that effectively support residents in meeting their goals and clinical standards.
• Collaborate for Program Success: Work closely with clinical and administrative teams to ensure residents are integrated into Blackbird Health's culture of exceptional, whole-child care.

Benefits

• Full benefits package - Medical, dental, vision, 401K with employer match
• Generous paid time off - Plus 11 company holidays
• Ongoing clinical support and professional development - Continuous learning and growth opportunities
• Competitive compensation - $140,000 - $160,000 salary range based on experience, licensure, and location
• Career growth - Be part of a rapidly expanding organization with opportunities to scale the program across new markets

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director