Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Residency Program Director
$140k - $160k USD
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 Overview
As the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Residency Program Director at Blackbird Health, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of pediatric psychiatric care providers. Reporting to the VP of Medical Services, you'll lead the development, implementation, and management of our PMHNP Residency Program; building a structured, accredited training pathway that prepares recent graduates to practice with confidence as specialists in child and adolescent mental health. You'll create the curriculum, mentor residents through their clinical journey, and ensure they're equipped with the skills and support needed to provide cutting-edge diagnosis and treatment in an interdisciplinary outpatient model. This is a unique opportunity to build a program from the ground up while directly impacting the quality of care thousands of children and families receive.
What Makes You, You:
- Mission-Driven: You are passionate about transforming behavioral health for youth and committed to advancing the next generation of psychiatric nurse practitioners who will deliver high-quality, compassionate care.
- Clinically Excellent: You are an experienced PMHNP with at least 3 years in pediatric mental health and a deep understanding of evidence-based practices. You bring clinical expertise with a warm, patient-centered approach and have worked independently at the top of your scope.
- Educator & Mentor: You have experience in educational or leadership roles and excel at training, developing, and motivating medical professionals. You love watching residents grow into confident, skilled practitioners.
- Collaborative: You thrive in team-based environments and love working alongside clinical and administrative teams to promote a culture of exceptional patient care and integration.
- Growth-Oriented: You are committed to continuous learning and staying current on regulatory requirements, accreditation standards (especially CAPP), and best practices in psychiatric education and residency training.
- Organized & Strategic: You have excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. You can design systems, create structure, and manage performance effectively in a fast-paced, growing environment.
- Tech-Savvy: You are comfortable using technology, including Google Suite, EMR systems, and virtual platforms to support curriculum delivery, evaluations, and communication.
How You'll Make an Impact:
- Develop the Residency Program Structure: Design and implement the complete residency framework including program duration, preclinical education and shadowing stages, optimal ramp schedules, and visit mixture for each week during the ramp period.
- Build the Curriculum: Develop and codify the residency curriculum including a seminar schedule focused on PMHNP-specific topics such as interviewing, assessment, diagnosis, interpretation of assessments, medication management, and therapy interventions.
- Lead Accreditation Efforts: Develop a solid working knowledge of the accreditation process within 6 months and become a content expert on Consortium for Advanced Practice Providers (CAPP) requirements within one year. Lead the program toward accreditation.
- Mentor & Train Residents: Provide leadership, mentoring, and hands-on training to residents as they transition from graduate school to professional practice. Foster relationships that support their long-term success in the PMHNP profession.
- Design Evaluation Systems: Create and implement a comprehensive evaluation system that provides residents with consistent feedback, tracks their progress, and supports their growth into confident Blackbird NPs with increasing responsibilities.
- Manage Performance: Appropriately respond to performance issues and create performance improvement plans that effectively support residents in meeting their goals and clinical standards.
- Collaborate for Program Success: Work closely with clinical and administrative teams to ensure residents are integrated into Blackbird Health's culture of exceptional, whole-child care.
The Basics You'll Need:
- Master's Degree from an accredited nursing program
- PMHNP-BC certification
- Active PMHNP/APRN license in Virginia, Pennsylvania, NJ, or MD and the ability to obtain licenses in additional states as required.
- At least 3 years of experience as a CRNP and 1 year of experience in an educational or leadership role in a behavioral health setting.
- Strong clinical skills and knowledge of evidence-based practices in pediatric psychiatry
- Demonstrated ability to train, develop, and motivate a team of medical professionals
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent analytical, 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 and residency program accreditation
Why Blackbird is Unique:
- Build something from the ground up - Shape the future of PMHNP education and grow the residency program that sets the standard for pediatric mental health training
- Leadership opportunity - Direct influence on clinical training, program structure, and the development of the next generation of practitioners
- Supportive work culture - Collaborative, clinician-founded organization that values innovation, growth, and excellence
- Full benefits package - Medical, dental, vision, 401K with employer match
- Generous paid time off - Plus 11 company holidays
- Ongoing clinical support and professional development - Continuous learning and growth opportunities
- Competitive compensation - $140,000 - $160,000 salary range based on experience, licensure, and location
- Career growth - Be part of a rapidly expanding organization with opportunities to scale the program across new markets
- Meaningful impact - Your work directly shapes the quality of care thousands of children and families receive
About Blackbird's PMHNP Residency Program:
Blackbird's Residency Program prepares the next generation of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners to practice with confidence as specialists in child/adolescent mental healthcare.
- One-year program designed for recent graduates or those who have not worked under licensure
- Combines clinical experience and didactic learning to support the transition from graduate school to professional practice
- Provides cutting-edge training in diagnosis, treatment, and personalized care in an interdisciplinary outpatient model
- Builds lasting professional relationships with colleagues who will support residents' practice and success throughout their careers
- Offers post-residency opportunities - graduates can continue as senior members of the Blackbird medical team for at least 2 years following graduation
Salary Range
$140,000—$160,000 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 recruiting@blackbirdhealth.com so we can support you.
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