Child and Adolescent Therapist - LMSW - Contract/1099

About Blackbird Health

Blackbird Health is clinician-founded, owned, and operated by dedicated professionals. We deliver virtual and in-person mental health services across Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New Jersey—our services are expanding into new markets in 2026.

What makes you, you?

• Mission-Driven: Passionate about transforming behavioral health for youth.
• Clinically Excellent: Experienced clinician using evidence-based practices with a focus on children, adolescents, and young adults.
• Relationship-Focused: Skilled in building meaningful connections with patients and families.
• Developmentally & Neurodiverse-Informed: Effective in delivering psychotherapy across various developmental stages and neurodiverse populations.
• Collaborative: Thrives in team-based environments and enjoys engaging with other healthcare professionals and families.
• Growth-Oriented: Open to feedback and eager to learn and grow in a supportive clinical community.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using technology, including Google Suite, Electronic Medical Records systems, and other virtual platforms.
• Flexible & Patient-Centered: Willing to go the extra mile when working with families and flexible with scheduling.

How you'll make an impact

• Deliver High-Quality Therapy: Lead individual in-person and telehealth therapy sessions for youth ages 2-26, using evidence-based practices tailored to each patient's developmental stage and unique needs.
• Build Meaningful Therapeutic Relationships: Spend the necessary time with patients and families to truly understand their experiences, educate them about therapeutic approaches, and provide ongoing support. Build connection and trust that keeps patients engaged in their care journey.
• Drive Patient Progress: Monitor patient progress against care goals, adjusting treatment approaches as needed to ensure positive outcomes. Ensure patients are making meaningful progress in their therapeutic journey.
• Collaborate for Integrated Care: Engage with other healthcare professionals and families to create coordinated treatment plans that address the whole child. Participate in optional weekly clinical consultations to enhance your clinical skills and receive feedback and support.
• Maintain Clinical Excellence: Maintain thorough patient records and documentation. Strive for the highest clinical and technical quality in all aspects of your work.

The basics you'll need

• Licensed as a LMSW in Virginia
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working with children and adolescent patients
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working in a telehealth or virtual setting
• Your own phone, computer, and high-speed internet
• Commit to a minimum of 8 hours per week during core hours, after 3pm Monday through Friday and 8am-7pm on Weekends
• Commit to a fully on-site role

Why Blackbird is unique

• Immediate referrals available; guaranteed caseload and patient-facing hours
• Flexible schedule - set your own hours
• Full credentialing services provided - we will take care of everything
• Clinical development and trainings
• Excellent administrative support - focus on the clinical work and we will take care of the rest
• Weekly clinical consultations: this is paid time for all providers
• Supportive work culture
• No-show and late cancellation reimbursement

Pay

$75 - $85 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."

Foster 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.