Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, NJ License - PMHNP

Position Summary

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at Blackbird Health, you’ll play an essential role in delivering high-quality, comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, and medication management for children, adolescents, and young adults. You’ll build meaningful relationships with patients and families, taking the time to understand their needs, support engagement in treatment, and educate them on care options that foster long-term progress.

Working alongside an interdisciplinary team of psychotherapists, specialists, and clinical leaders, you’ll be empowered to make a tangible difference in the lives of young patients and their families through compassionate, evidence-based care.

We’re seeking dedicated prescribers to join our team and serve children, adolescents, and young adults ages 2–26. Multiple remote employment tracks are available: you’ll select your preferred arrangement in the application.

Employment Options

W2 Full-Time (FTE) | PMHNP

• Compensation:
• Base Salary: $145,000 – $155,000 base salary.
• Hours & Schedule:
• Workload: Fully remote position with a commitment supporting completed clinical direct care hours.
• Commitment: 34 clinical direct-care hours per week.
• Core Hours: Minimum commitment during peak "after school" core windows (after 4:00 PM ET weekdays and/or weekends).
• Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employer-paid life insurance, generous paid time off + 11 paid holidays, and professional liability insurance coverage.

W2 Part-Time (20 hrs/week) | PMHNP

• Compensation:
• Base Salary: $72,500 base salary for part-time schedule.
• Incentive Pay: Earn $100 per completed clinical hour for additional sessions beyond your base caseload.
• Hours & Onsite Expectations:
• Commitment: 20 contracted hours per week (17 clinical direct-care hours).
• Core Schedule: Minimum 10 hours anchored in peak core windows (after 3:00 PM ET weekdays and/or weekends).
• Benefits: Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, generous PTO + 11 paid holidays, paid weekly clinical consultation, and covered liability insurance.

1099 Contractor | PMHNP

• Compensation (Flat-Rate NJ):
• Hourly Pay: $120.00 flat rate per completed clinical hour.
• Hours & Flexibility:
• Minimum Commitment: 15 open patient-care hours/week to support a target baseline of 12 completed clinical hours/week.
• Core Requirement: Hours anchored during peak core windows (after 3:00 PM ET weekdays and/or weekends).
• Perks: Full credentialing support, paid weekly clinical consultation, liability insurance covered, and reimbursement for client no-shows.

Why Blackbird & Your Impact

• Focus on Patient Care: Full administrative support—we handle credentialing, billing, insurance, and EHR administration so you can focus entirely on your clinical work.
• Guaranteed Patient Referrals: Start seeing patients right away with a predictable caseload.
• Grow as a Clinician: Paid weekly clinical consultation and peer support are built into your schedule for ongoing skill development.
• Integrated Care Model: Work closely alongside psychotherapists, speech therapists, OTs, and neuropsychology specialists to treat the whole child.
• Mission-Driven Culture: Join a collaborative, intelligent, and compassionate network of professionals shaping the future of pediatric behavioral health.

Who You Are

• Licensure: Active New Jersey PMHNP/CRNP/APN license, active DEA registration, and State Prescriptive Authority.
• Certification: Board Certified by ANCC or AANP (PMHNP-BC).
• Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Experience: 1+ years of independent psychiatric experience working under licensure (with direct experience serving children, adolescents, or young adults).
• Availability: Available during Blackbird's peak core hours (after 3:00 PM ET weekdays and/or weekends).
• Technical Skills: Tech-savvy and equipped with a computer, phone, high-speed internet, and proficiency in EHR systems and Google Suite.