Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - 1099/Hybrid

About the role

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, spending the necessary time with patients and families to understand 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.

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.

Requirements

• Ability to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week
• This is a clinical partnership relationship with Lafayette College, you will be hybrid with 1 day per week onsite at the college.
• Master's Degree from an accredited nursing program, PMHNP-BC certification, and at least one year of independent psychiatric experience working under licensure
• Active Pennsylvania PMHNP/CRNP/APN license, DEA license, and State Prescriptive Authority

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and adolescents as a psychiatric nurse practitioner and practicing independently under licensure for at least one year
• Warm, patient-centered approach to clinical practice
• Ability to build meaningful connections with patients and families
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work in a team-based environment
• Growth-oriented attitude and eagerness to learn and grow in a supportive clinical community

Skills

• Strong clinical skills and experience in psychiatric care
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Proficiency in using electronic health record systems
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401K (with a company match)
• Employer-paid life insurance coverage
• Generous paid time off
• Opportunities for career growth
• Diverse and experienced leadership team with a supportive work culture

Pay

$120 - $140 USD

Schedule

This is a hybrid position with 1 day per week onsite at Lafayette College.