Child and Adolescent Therapist

About the role

As a Therapist at Blackbird Health, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality virtual and in-person therapy to children, adolescents, young adults, and their caregivers. You’ll build meaningful relationships with patients and families, taking the time to understand their needs, support engagement in treatment, and educate them on therapeutic approaches that foster long-term progress.

Employment options

• 1099 Contractor: LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LSW
  Pay: $85-$95 per session
  Minimum 8 hrs/week | All Core hours: after 3pm weekdays and/or weekends
  Set your own pace and caseload
• LCSW, LPC, LMFT W2 Part-Time (20 hrs/week): Pay: $50,000 base + $80/session beyond base caseload
  LSW W2 Part-Time (20 hrs/week): Pay: $40,000 base + $65/session beyond base caseload
  20 hours per week, (17 direct care hours) | All Core hours: after 3pm weekdays and/or weekends
  Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO + 11 holidays
• LCSW, LPC, LMFT W2 Full-Time: Pay: $85,000-$90,000
  40 hours per week, (32 direct care hours) | Minimum of 15 Core hours: after 3pm weekdays and/or weekends
  Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO + 11 holidays, life insurance, short term and long term disability

Why Blackbird & Your Impact

• Do the work you trained for — we handle credentialing, billing, insurance, and EMR so you can focus entirely on your patients
• Start seeing patients immediately — a guaranteed caseload means no waiting, no hustle, just care
• Grow as a clinician — paid weekly clinical consultation and peer support are built into your schedule, not bolted on
• Be part of something bigger — every session is a chance to help a child find their footing, a family breathe easier, and a young person discover what they’re capable of
• Join a team that has your back — collaborative, mission-driven clinicians who are shaping the future of pediatric mental health care together

Who you are

• Active Pennsylvania license: LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LSW
• 1+ year of experience with children and adolescent patients
• 1+ year of telehealth or virtual setting experience
• Available after 3pm ET weekdays and/or weekends
• Passion for family-centered, high-touch care

Salary Range

$40,000 - $105,000 USD