Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Residency Program

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, New Jersey & Maryland—and we’re growing into ...

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 ...

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

Under the supervision of the Director of the Residency Program, you’ll play an essential role in delivering comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, and medication management for children, adolescents, and young adults. You’ll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the highest quality of care and be empowered to make a tangible difference in the lives of young patients and their families.
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 Manassas, VA 2 days onsite a week.
Maintain a standard working schedule of Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM.
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.

We’re looking for passionate, dedicated clinicians who are ready to make a difference and are looking for a unique opportunity to learn as a first year psychiatric nurse practitioner.
Are mission-driven and excited to change the landscape of behavioral health for youth.
Possess excellent communication skills and love working in a collaborative, team-based environment while working independently.
Are open to feedback and eager to learn and grow in a supportive clinical community.
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 Manassas, VA clinic 2 days onsite a week.
Maintain a standard working schedule of Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM.
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.
Salary Range
$100,000—$112,000 USD
Join us!
To raise the standard of pediatric mental health care through accurate understanding and precise treatment that reflect how each child’s brain, body, and behavior work together.
“It's so rare to find comprehensive care like this---from testing to therapy to med management (and more)--all in one place. In 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 employees. In 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