Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – PMHNP

Blackbird Health

. Conduct psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and diagnoses for children, adolescents, and young adults ages 2–26 .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeColumbia • Maryland • United StatesJunior💰 $72,500 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting psychiatric evaluations and developing personalized treatment plans for children and adolescents, while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Proficient in medication management and collaborative care, with a strong focus on family-centered approaches.

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PMHNP-BC CertificationMaryland PMHNP/CRNP/APRN LicenseDEA RegistrationIndependent Psychiatric ExperienceExperience with EMR Systems

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Hard Skills

Psychiatric EvaluationsMedication ManagementTreatment Plan DevelopmentDiagnostic Testing OversightSafety Intervention

Soft Skills

Patient Relationship BuildingFamily EducationOngoing SupportCollaboration with SpecialistsDedication to Collaborative Care

Tools & Technologies

EMR SystemsGoogle SuiteVirtual Telehealth Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

PMHNP-BC CertificationDEA Registration

Industry Keywords

HIPAA ComplianceChildren and Adolescent PsychiatryFamily-Centered CareIntegrated Treatment Plans

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and diagnoses for children, adolescents, and young adults ages 2–26
Develop personalized treatment plans and provide medication management
Build relationships with patients and families, educate them about treatment options, and provide ongoing support
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
Intervene proactively when safety concerns arise
Collaborate with psychotherapists and specialists on integrated treatment plans
Participate in weekly team and clinical meetings
Oversee diagnostic testing, including digital and lab results
Maintain thorough HIPAA-compliant documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program
Active PMHNP-BC certification
Active Maryland PMHNP/CRNP/APRN license
DEA registration
State Prescriptive Authority
At least 1 year of independent psychiatric experience working under licensure with children and adolescent populations
Availability during core after-school/peak demand hours after 3pm ET weekdays and/or weekends
Experience with EMR systems, Google Suite, and virtual telehealth platforms
Dedication to family-centered, high-touch, collaborative care

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with match
Employer-paid life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Generous PTO
11 company holidays
Paid weekly clinical consultation, supervision, and peer support
Credentialing, billing, insurance, and EMR handled by the employer
Guaranteed caseload