Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

About Blackbird Health

Blackbird Health is clinician-founded owned and operated by dedicated professionals. We believe that providing the best care for children starts with building the best possible team. We deliver virtual and in-person mental health services across Pennsylvania Virginia and New Jerseyand were growing into new markets in 2026.

At Blackbird we take a whole-child approach looking at how the brain body and behavior interact to address the root causes of challenges not just the symptoms. Every role matters here and youll join a collaborative supportive and innovative team thats shaping the future of pediatric mental health care. If youre passionate about helping children and families while growing your career Blackbird is the place to make an impact.

Join us and help change mental health care for children for the better!

Blackbird Health is clinician-founded owned and operated by dedicated professionals. We believe that providing the best care for children starts with building the best possible team. We deliver virtual and in-person mental health services across Pennsylvania Virginia and New Jerseyand were growing into new markets in 2026.

At Blackbird we take a whole-child approach looking at how the brain body and behavior interact to address the root causes of challenges not just the symptoms. Every role matters here and youll join a collaborative supportive and innovative team thats shaping the future of pediatric mental health care. If youre passionate about helping children and families while growing your career Blackbird is the place to make an impact.

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Blackbird Health youll play an essential role in delivering comprehensive psychiatric evaluations treatment planning and medication management for children adolescents and young adults. Youll build meaningful connections with patients to support their engagement in treatment spending the necessary time with patients and families to understand their needs educate them about care options and provide ongoing support.

Were seeking dedicated clinicians to join ourFrederick MD team to provide hybrid services to children adolescents and young adults ages 226 as well as the caregivers who support them. Multiple employment tracks are available: youll select your preferred arrangement in the application.

• 1099 Contractor Track
• Pay: $120$140 per session
• Commitment: Minimum 12 hours per week.
• Hours: Shift availability focused during our peak after-school hours (defined as after 3:00 PM ET weekdays and/or weekends).
• Flexibility: Set your own pace and caseload size.
• W2 Part-Time Track
• Salary Range: $72500 base salary $100 per hour for any additional clinical hours worked beyond the agreed schedule.
• Commitment: 20 hours per week (inclusive of 17 direct care hours).
• Hours: Shift availability must target peak after-school hours (defined as after 3:00 PM ET weekdays and/or weekends).
• Benefits: Medical dental vision 401(k) with company match and generous PTO 11 holidays.
• W2 Full-Time Track
• Salary Range: $135000$145000 USD base salary
• Commitment: 40 hours per week. Shift availability includes a minimum of 15 peak hours scheduled after 3:00 PM ET weekdays and/or weekends.
• Benefits: Full package including medical dental vision 401(k) with company match generous PTO 11 holidays employer-paid life insurance short-term/long-term disability and malpractice coverage.

• Mission-Driven: You are passionate about transforming behavioral health for youth and committed to delivering high-quality compassionate psychiatric care.
• Clinically Excellent: You have 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. You bring clinical expertise with a warm patient-centered approach.
• Relationship-Focused: You 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: You thrive in team-based environments and love working alongside psychotherapists specialists and interdisciplinary colleagues to deliver integrated comprehensive care.
• Growth-Oriented: You are open to feedback and eager to learn and grow in a supportive clinical community where best practices and professional development are prioritized.

• 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 regular 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 childs 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.

• Masters Degree from an accredited nursing program PMHNP-BC certification and at least one year of independent psychiatric experience working under licensure.
• Active Maryland PMHNP / CRNP / APN license active DEA license and Maryland State Prescriptive Authority.
• Hybrid Layout: 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 226).
• Availability to cover peak clinical hours (after 3:00 PM ET weekdays and/or weekends).

Join us!

To raise the standard of pediatric mental health care through accurate understanding and precise treatment that reflect how each childs brain body and behavior work together.

Its so rare to find comprehensive care like this---from testing to therapy to med management (and more)--all in one addition the school advocacy support we receive is unprecedented. We no longer feel like we are managing things alone.

Fostering an inclusive environment:

Blackbird is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and belonging. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team of recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education opinions culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expression nation of origin age languages spoken veteran status color religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs. Blackbird provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process please contact us at so we can support you.

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