Director, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Residency Program - Remote

Company Overview

At Blackbird Health, we envision a world where every child receives the care and support they need to thrive—emotionally, socially, and developmentally. That’s why we're transforming how pediatric mental health is assessed and treated, so we can make world-class care available in local communities.

Our whole-child diagnostic approach reveals the full story behind each child’s challenges, allowing us to address both the symptoms and their underlying causes. This leads to precise and sequenced treatment that achieves meaningful outcomes that last.

Currently, we provide virtual and in-person mental health services - including comprehensive evaluations, medication- management and therapy - across Pennsylvania and Virginia with plans to expand to new markets in 2025. 

Position Summary

Reporting to the VP of Medical Services, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Residency Program Director is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and management of the Nurse Practitioner Residency Program within Blackbird Health. This role ensures that new psychiatric nurse practitioners will get the education, training, and development in the Blackbird Health Model to provide exceptional patient care. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop Structure of the Residency Program:
• Develop, implement, and oversee the structure of the resident program including but not limited to the duration of the residency program,  preclinical stage development including education and shadowing, the optimal ramps for residents including visit mixture for each week during the ramp period.
• The Director will have a solid working knowledge of the accreditation process for residency programs and become proficient within 6 months of employment and a content expert after a year in the role, regarding the specific requirements for accreditation by the Consortium for Advanced Practice Providers.
2. Curriculum Development:
• Develop and codify the curriculum for the residency program including seminar schedule that includes focuses on NP specific topics such as interviewing, assessment, diagnosis, interpretation of assessments, medication management, and therapy interventions.
3. Collaboration and Leadership:
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to promote a culture of exceptional patient care and integration for the residents into Blackbird Health
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and training to  residents.
4. Resident Evaluations and Performance Management:
• Design and implement a system of evaluations that give the residents consistent feedback and help them grow into the role of a NP at Blackbird with increasing responsibilities.
• Appropriately respond to performance issues and create performance improvement plans to effectively support residents to meet their goals.

Blackbird Health Residency Program Overview

Blackbird’s Residency Program will prepare the next generation of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners to practice with confidence as specialists in child/ adolescent mental healthcare.  

• Residency is a one year program designed for recent graduates or those who have not worked under licensure to jumpstart their careers in the field.
• The program is designed to support the transition from graduate school to professional practice combining clinical experience and didactic learning. 
• Residents will be given the tools and support they need to provide children and adolescents with cutting edge diagnosis and treatment with personalized care, while learning to thrive in an interdisciplinary outpatient model. 
• Residents will grow with their colleagues and develop relationships that will support their practice and success in the PMHNP profession. 
• After successful completion of residency, graduates will have the opportunity to level up their new skills as senior members of the Blackbird medical team for at least 2 years following graduation. 

Qualifications

• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with an active license in at least one of the states where we operate (Virginia and Pennsylvania)
• At least 3 years of experience in an educational or  leadership role in a behavioral health setting
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of evidence-based practices in the field of psychiatry, including experience working with youth
• Demonstrated ability to train, develop and motivate a team of medical professionals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytic,  problem solving, and decision making skills 
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced and growing environment
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards related to behavioral health services

The target salary range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000. 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.