Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Hybrid Allentown, PA

Be Part of Something Bigger at Blackbird Health

At Blackbird Health, we are clinician-founded, owned, and operated—we know what it takes to deliver exceptional care because we've been in your shoes. We are on a mission to transform mental health care for children, adolescents, and young adults, and we need compassionate, forward-thinking clinicians to join us in this journey.

Our team is dedicated to helping kids thrive, and to do that, we invest deeply in our people. If you’re looking for a place where your voice is valued, your growth is supported, and you can make a real impact, Blackbird Health is where your career can flourish.

Why Choose Blackbird Health?

We believe that supporting our care team is the key to changing lives. When you join us, you’re not just another team member—you’re part of a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven community. Here’s what you can expect from us:

• Guaranteed Salary: Achieve financial security through an annual salary and signing bonus based on a guaranteed caseload (no clawbacks or unpredictable fee for service compensation structure to navigate).  
• Flexible Schedule: We offer full-time salaried positions as well as part-time.
• A Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy the flexibility of both in-person and telehealth work, giving you more control over your schedule while building relationships in person.
• Comprehensive Benefits Starting Day 1: Medical, dental, employer-paid life insurance, and 401k with company match, because your health and future are important to us.
• Generous PTO and Paid Professional Development: We know how essential time off is for both personal well-being and clinical care and offer 3-4 weeks of paid time off in addition to company holidays as well as paid time off for professional development.
• Experienced, Clinical Leadership: As a clinician-founded, owned and operated company, our clinical model is inspired by the vision of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
• Independent Decision Making: Here you have the power to make clinical decisions and manage the care of your patients independently while collaborating with an integrated care team to treat your patients holistically.
• Paid Supervision & Clinical Consultations: Grow as a clinician with weekly paid training and collaborative consultations led by our medical team leaders.
• Collaborative Care: Utilize an integrated treatment plan for your patients and collaborate with a care team of psychotherapists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists and RNs as needed.
• Modern Facilities: Work in newly designed, modern offices that foster collaboration and comfort.
• Top-Notch Administrative Support: From credentialing to paperwork, we’ve got you covered so you can focus on what really matters—your patients.
• Room for Professional Growth: Whether your career path involves leadership, specialization, or expansion of your skill set, we’re committed to supporting your growth.

At Blackbird, we foster an environment where humility, intelligence, compassion, and dedication come together. We believe in lifting each other up and providing ample opportunities for professional development and sharing of expertise. Here, you’ll never feel alone in your mission.

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 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and diagnosis, creating personalized treatment plans for children and adolescents.
• Provide education and consultation for patients and their families.
• Collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals including psychotherapists on an integrated treatment plan and medication management to ensure the best outcomes for patients. 
• 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
• Perform other clinical-related activities as assigned

Qualifications:

We’re looking for passionate, dedicated clinicians who are ready to make a difference. You’ll thrive at Blackbird if you:

• Are mission-driven and excited to change the landscape of behavioral health for youth.
• Have experience working with kids and adolescents as a psychiatric nurse practitioner and have practiced independently at the top of your scope for at least one year under licensure
• Possess excellent communication skills and love working in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Are open to feedback and eager to learn and grow in a supportive clinical community.

Requirements:

• Flexibility 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 on weekends.
• Flexibility to work in person at one of our clinics 1-3 days a week as needed.
• Have a Master’s Degree from an accredited nursing program, PMHNP-BC certification, and at least one year of independent psychiatric experience working under licensure.
• Hold an active PMHNP/CRNP/APN license, DEA license, and State Prescriptive Authority.

Ready to Make an Impact?
At Blackbird Health, you’ll be part of a community that is revolutionizing mental health care for children and families. Join us and be a part of something truly meaningful. Apply today!

*The target range for this position is $125,000 - $140,000. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors, including licensure, experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations.

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.