[Hiring] Director of Medical Services @Blackbird Health

Role Description

As the Director of Medical Services at Blackbird Health, you'll serve as a key member of our leadership team, overseeing the medical aspects of our behavioral health services. Reporting to the VP of Medical Services, you'll lead a cohort of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and other medical professionals—providing both administrative and clinical oversight to ensure excellent patient care. You'll develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate across teams to deliver integrated, personalized, and comprehensive care. This is a unique opportunity to shape clinical excellence while mentoring the next generation of pediatric mental health providers in a fast-paced, growing organization.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited nursing program
• PMHNP-BC certification
• Active PMHNP/APRN license in Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Maryland
• At least 3 years of post-licensure experience practicing as a PMHNP, including pediatric or adolescent mental health experience
• 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 pediatric psychiatry
• Demonstrated ability to lead 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

Requirements

• Lead the Medical Services Team: Provide leadership and management to psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and other medical professionals.
• Oversee Clinical Excellence: Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans that address the unique needs of children, adolescents, and young adults.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that medical services comply with all relevant regulations and standards related to behavioral health services.
• Collaborate for Integrated Care: Work closely with psychotherapists, diagnosticians, support staff, and families to ensure patients receive integrated, personalized, and comprehensive care.
• Build External Partnerships: Develop and maintain relationships with outside medical providers and agencies to facilitate coordinated care and referrals.
• Drive Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives and identify areas for improvement in clinical services.
• Support Recruitment & Onboarding: Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and training of new medical staff.

Benefits

• Leadership opportunity: Direct influence on clinical operations, team development, and the quality of care delivered across multiple markets.
• 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 operations across new markets.
• Meaningful impact: Your work directly shapes the quality of care thousands of children and families receive.

Salary Range

$140,000 - $160,000 annually. 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 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.