Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - 1099/Hybrid

Blackbird Health•Easton, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Blackbird Health is a clinician-founded, owned, and operated company dedicated to providing the best possible team for pediatric mental health care. They deliver virtual and in-person mental health services and are expanding into new markets. Blackbird focuses on a whole-child approach, addressing the root causes of challenges by understanding the interaction between the brain, body, and behavior. The company fosters a collaborative, supportive, and innovative environment for professionals passionate about helping children and families. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you will be crucial in delivering comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, and medication management for children, adolescents, and young adults. You will build strong patient relationships, understand their needs, educate them on care options, provide ongoing support, ensure progress towards goals, and maintain patient safety. Working within an interdisciplinary team, you will make a significant impact on young patients' lives.

Requirements

Ability to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week
Master's Degree from an accredited nursing program
PMHNP-BC certification
At least one year of independent psychiatric experience working under licensure
Active Pennsylvania PMHNP/CRNP/APN license
DEA license
State Prescriptive Authority

Nice To Haves

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
Clinical expertise with a warm, patient-centered approach
Excel at building meaningful connections with patients and families
Thrive in team-based environments and love working alongside psychotherapists, specialists, and interdisciplinary colleagues to deliver integrated, comprehensive care.
Open to feedback and eager to learn and grow in a supportive clinical community where best practices and professional development are prioritized.

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.
Perform other clinical-related activities as assigned.