Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, VA License - PMHNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, VA License - PMHNP

Remote

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 Jersey—and we’re 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 you’ll join a collaborative, supportive, and innovative team that’s shaping the future of pediatric mental health care. If you’re 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!

This is a fully remote position. Qualified candidates can live and work anywhere in the United States as long as you have a current active Virginia PMHNP/APRN, State Prescriptive Authority and DEA license.

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Blackbird Health, you'll play an essential role in delivering comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, and medication management for children, adolescents, and young adults. You'll build meaningful connections with patients to support their engagement in treatment, spend the necessary time understanding their needs, educate them about care options, and provide ongoing support. You'll ensure patients are making progress against their care goals and take the necessary steps to keep our patients safe.

Working alongside an interdisciplinary team, you'll be empowered to make a tangible difference in the lives of young patients and their families.

• Mission‑Driven:
  Passionate about transforming behavioral health for youth and committed to delivering high‑quality, compassionate psychiatric care.
• Clinically Excellent:
  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.
• Relationship‑Focused:
  Builds meaningful connections with patients and families, provides education, and creates a trusting therapeutic relationship.
• Collaborative:
  Thrives in team‑based environments and works alongside psychotherapists, specialists, and interdisciplinary colleagues to deliver integrated, comprehensive care.
• Growth‑Oriented:
  Open to feedback and eager to learn and grow in a supportive clinical community where best practices and professional development are prioritized.

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and diagnoses for children, adolescents, and young adults.
• Develop personalized treatment plans and provide medication management tailored to each patient.
• Spend time with patients and families to understand their experiences, educate them about treatment options, and provide ongoing support, building trust that keeps patients engaged.
• Monitor patient progress against care goals, adjust treatment plans as needed, and intervene proactively to keep patients safe.
• Collaborate with therapists and other healthcare professionals to create integrated treatment plans that address the whole child; participate in weekly team and supervisory clinical meetings.
• Provide consultation and education to patients and families, helping them understand diagnoses and treatment options.
• Maintain thorough, HIPAA‑compliant records; perform other clinical‑related activities as assigned.

• Ability to work a minimum of 15 hours per week during peak after‑school hours (after 4 pm ET on weekdays or any time on weekends).
• Master's Degree from an accredited nursing program, PMHNP‑BC certification, and at least two years of independent psychiatric experience working under licensure.
• Experience as a PMHNP working with ages 2 and above.
• Active Virginia PMHNP/APRN license, DEA license, and State Prescriptive Authority.

• Professional liability…