Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Blackbird Health

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Blackbird Health delivering care for children and adolescents. Conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $135,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Spend the necessary time with patients and families to truly understand their experiences, educate them about treatment options, and provide ongoing support.
Monitor patient progress against care goals, adjusting treatment plans as needed to ensure positive outcomes.
Work closely with therapists and other healthcare professionals to create integrated treatment plans that address the whole child.
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.
Oversee diagnostic testing including digital and lab results. Maintain thorough, HIPAA-compliant records of patient meetings and progress.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to work a minimum of 12 hours per week during our peak "after school hours" defined as after 4 pm ET during the week or any time on weekends
The opportunity is fully remote
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Psychiatric EvaluationTreatment Plan DevelopmentMedication ManagementDiagnostic TestingPatient Progress Monitoring

Soft Skills

Patient EducationFamily SupportCollaboration

Certifications

PMHNP-BC CertificationDEA LicenseState Prescriptive Authority