Director, Medical Services (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) - Remo

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.

About the Role:

The Director, Medical Services will be responsible for overseeing the medical aspects of our behavioral health services. As a key member of our leadership team, the Director, Medical Services will play a critical role in ensuring that our clinical services are of the highest quality and meet the needs of our patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and management to our team of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and other medical professionals
• Manage a cohort of the medical services team both administratively and clinically to ensure excellent patient care
• Oversee the development and implementation of evidence-based treatment plans
• Ensure that our medical services are in compliance with all relevant regulations and standards
• Collaborate with our team of other health care professionals and support staff to ensure that our patients receive integrated, personalized, abd comprehensive care
• Develop and maintain relationships with outside medical providers and agencies to facilitate coordinated care
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and help to identify areas for improvement in our clinical services
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding of new medical staff

Requirements:

• Psychiatric Mental Health NP 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 administrative or leadership role in a behavioral health setting
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of evidence-based practices in the field of psychiatry
• Demonstrated ability to lead 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

This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are a dedicated and compassionate medical professional with a passion for improving the lives of individuals with mental illness, we encourage you to apply.

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.