Director, Medical Services

Position Overview

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.

What Makes You, You:

• Mission-Driven: You are passionate about transforming behavioral health for youth and committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate psychiatric 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 in psychiatry. You bring clinical expertise with a warm, patient-centered approach and have worked independently at the top of your scope.
• Leader & Mentor: You have at least 3 years of experience in an administrative or leadership role in behavioral health. You excel at leading and motivating teams of medical professionals, balancing support, accountability, and clinical excellence.
• Collaborative: You thrive in team-based environments and love working alongside psychotherapists, specialists, and interdisciplinary colleagues to ensure patients receive integrated, comprehensive care.
• Growth-Oriented: You are committed to continuous learning and staying current on regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and best practices in psychiatric care and clinical leadership.
• Organized & Strategic: You have excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. You can oversee multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced, growing environment.
• Tech-Savvy: You are comfortable using technology, including Google Suite, EMR systems, and virtual platforms to support clinical operations, evaluations, and communication.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Lead the Medical Services Team: Provide leadership and management to psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and other medical professionals. Manage a cohort both administratively and clinically to ensure excellent patient care.
• Oversee Clinical Excellence: Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans that address the unique needs of children, adolescents, and young adults. Monitor patient outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
• 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. Lead performance management and create improvement plans when needed.
• Support Recruitment & Onboarding: Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and training of new medical staff. Foster a culture of mentorship and professional development.

The Basics You'll Need:

• Master's Degree from an accredited nursing program
• PMHNP-BC certification
• Active PMHNP/APRN license in Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Maryland - as part of this role you will be required to obtain licenses in additional states.
• 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

Why Blackbird is Unique:

• 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.