Intake Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - PMHNP - Part Time

About Blackbird Health 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! Position Summary Blackbird Health is looking for a part-time Intake Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our interdisciplinary team. You will deliver comprehensive psychiatric intake evaluations and treatment planning for children, adolescents, and young adults — connecting patients to the right ongoing care from the very start of their journey. We are looking for clinicians licensed in PA, VA, NJ, or MD. Why You'll Love This Role Predictable Income: A guaranteed base salary with the ability to earn more by taking on additional intake evaluations. W-2 Stability: Part-time employment with full benefits — healthcare, 401(k), and generous paid time off. Collaborative Culture: Work alongside psychotherapists and specialists in a mission-driven environment. Employment Options Role: W-2 Employee — Part-Time Commitment: 20 hours per week Schedule: Flexible, with emphasis on core hours (after 3pm ET weekdays and/or weekends) Work Model: Fully Remote Compensation & Benefits Total Earning Potential: Up to $175,000+ annually Base Salary: $72,500 for the guaranteed 20-hour/week schedule Additional Earnings: Earn $100 per clinical hour for additional intake evaluations beyond your base caseload Full Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer match Paid Time Off: Generous PTO plus 11 company holidays What Makes You, You Mission-Driven: Passionate about transforming behavioral health for youth. Clinically Excellent: Experience working with children and adolescents as a PMHNP; practiced independently at the top of your scope for at least one year. Relationship-Focused: Excel at building trust quickly with families and providing thorough patient education during the intake process. Collaborative: Thrive in team-based environments alongside therapists and interdisciplinary colleagues, ensuring seamless handoffs to ongoing care. Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Google Suite, EMR systems, and virtual platforms for telehealth. How You'll Make an Impact Comprehensive Intake Evaluations: Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments for the 2–26 age range, establishing a strong clinical foundation for each patient's care journey. Whole-Child Integration: Collaborate with therapists to develop individualized treatment plans that address the root cause of behavior and ensure patients are matched to the right ongoing provider. Family Empowerment: Educate parents and caregivers during the intake process, helping them understand their child's diagnosis and navigate next steps in their mental health journey. Clinical Excellence: Oversee diagnostic testing and maintain thorough, HIPAA-compliant intake documentation. The Basics You'll Need Education: Master's Degree from an accredited nursing program Certification: PMHNP-BC certification Experience: At least one year of independent psychiatric experience working under licensure Licensure: Active license in PA, VA, NJ, or MD Compliance: DEA license and State Prescriptive Authority Availability: Flexibility to work during core after-school hours (after 4pm ET) and/or weekends Why Blackbird is Unique Immediate Intake Caseload: Guaranteed patient referrals — start seeing patients right away. Full Administrative Support: We handle credentialing, licensing fees, billing, and insurance so you can focus entirely on clinical care. Paid Consultation: Weekly clinical consultation and professional development are built into your paid schedule. Liability Coverage: Professional Liability Insurance is fully covered. Salary Range

$72,500—$175,500 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 prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io so we can support you. Our patient support team is busy helping children and families, please do not call or email them about your application — this helps us process your application more efficiently.