Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Residency Program - Hybrid

Blackbird Health is a clinician-founded organization dedicated to providing mental health services for children and young adults. They are seeking applicants for their Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Residency Program, which prepares new graduates to become specialists in child and adolescent mental healthcare through a combination of clinical experience and didactic learning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and diagnosis, creating personalized treatment plans for children and adolescents, which may include prescribing medicines and other treatments
• Collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals including psychotherapists on an integrated treatment plan and medication management to ensure the best outcomes for patients
• Work from our clinic in Centreville, VA up to 3 days a week (as needed)
• Meet with residency cohort & supervisor to discuss progress and challenges on a routine basis
• Provide education and consultation for patients and their families
• Manage diagnostic testing, including digital and lab results
• Participate in weekly team and supervisory clinical meetings
• Maintain thorough records of patient meetings and progress and maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations
• Performs other clinical-related activities as assigned

Skills

• Have national certification of a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• 12 of your 40 weekly hours are required to be during our peak 'after school hours' defined as after 4 pm ET during the week or any time on a weekend
• Work in person at our Centreville, VA clinic up to 3 days a week (as needed)
• Master's degree from an accredited nursing program (PMHNP, Master's in NP) and must have graduated in the last ~12 months or have less than 1 year of work experience as a PMHNP
• Candidates must have an active PMHNP license and DEA in Virginia (or on track to receive it by the time residency begins.)
• Upon successfully completing the requirements of the 12-month residency program, participants will join the Blackbird Clinical Services team for an additional two-year period following their residency for a total commitment of three years

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Starting Day 1: Medical, dental, employer-paid life insurance, and 401k with company match, because your health and future are important to us.
• Generous PTO and Work Life Balance: We know how essential time off is for both personal well-being and professional growth.
• Top-Notch Administrative Support: From credentialing to paperwork, we’ve got you covered so you can focus on what really matters—your patients.
• Room for Professional Growth: Whether your career path involves leadership, specialization, or expansion of your skill set, we’re committed to supporting your growth.

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