Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, NJ License - PMHNP

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Blackbird Health is looking for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our team in New Jersey. You'll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, and medication management for children, adolescents, and young adults, and be empowered to make a tangible difference in the lives of young patients and their families.

This role is a great fit for clinicians who want:

• A predictable base salary with the ability to earn more by taking on additional patients
• Part-time W-2 employment with full benefits — healthcare, 401(k) and generous paid time off
• A collaborative, mission-driven team that supports your growth
• The chance to make a real difference for children, adolescents and families through integrated care

Part-time position for licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners.

W-2 Employee - Part-Time (20 hours/week)

• Commitment: 20 hours per week total: 17 clinical hours + 3 non-clinical hours
• Schedule: Flexible within business needs, emphasizing after 4pm weekdays and weekends
• Work Model: Hybrid
• Minimum 17 clinical hours
• 3 non-clinical hours

Compensation & Benefits

Total Earning Potential: Up to $175,000+ annually

This role offers a rare combination of income stability and growth potential—a guaranteed base salary with the flexibility to increase your earnings based on your availability and interest.

Base Salary: $72,500 for part-time schedule (20 hours/week)

• Guaranteed income with predictable scheduling
• 17 clinical hours, 3 non-clinical hours per week
• Minimum 10 hours during core hours (afternoons & evenings ET weekdays and/or weekends)
• Administrative hours completed remotely

Additional Earnings: Earn $100 per clinical hour for additional patients beyond your base caseload

• Flexibility to increase income based on your availability and interest
• Additional hours can be conducted virtually

Benefits: Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with employer match

Paid time off: Generous paid time off plus 11 company holidays

Development: Ongoing clinical support and professional development

What makes you, you:

• 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.
• Tech-Savvy: Skilled in facilitating both in-person and virtual sessions with strong technical proficiency (Google Suite, EMR systems, virtual platforms)

How you'll make an impact:

• 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.
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