Child and Adolescent Therapist - LMSW /Supervisee in Social Work (SISW) - Contract/1099
About the role
As a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) at Blackbird Health, you'll play an essential role in delivering high-quality virtual therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults. You'll build meaningful connections with patients to support their engagement in treatment, spend the necessary time with patients and families to understand their needs, educate them about therapeutic approaches, and provide ongoing support. You'll ensure patients are making progress against their care goals while delivering effective psychotherapy practice across developmental and neurodiverse populations. Working alongside an interdisciplinary team, you'll be empowered to make a tangible difference in the lives of young patients and their families.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- Monitor patient progress against care goals, adjusting treatment approaches as needed to ensure positive outcomes.
- 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 thorough patient records and documentation, striving for the highest clinical and technical quality in all aspects of your work.
Requirements
- Licensed as a LMSW in Maryland.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Your own phone, computer, and high-speed internet.
- A commitment to a minimum of 8 hours per week during core hours, after 3pm Monday through Friday and 8am-7pm on weekends.
- A fully on-site role, working in our Frederick, Maryland clinic.
Skills
- Tech-savvy, comfortable using technology including Google Suite, Electronic Medical Records systems, and other virtual platforms to deliver seamless care.
- Flexible and patient-centered, willing to go the extra mile when working with families, with the flexibility and willingness to reschedule with patients when needed.
Benefits
- Immediate referrals available; guaranteed caseload and patient-facing hours.
- A flexible schedule, set your own hours.
- Full credentialing services provided, we will take care of everything.
- Weekly clinical consultations: this is paid time for all providers.
- Supportive work culture.
- Professional Liability Insurance.
- No-show and late cancellation reimbursement.
Pay
$75 USD - $85 USD
Schedule
Full-time, on-site role, working in our Frederick, Maryland clinic.
Blackbird Health
Blackbird Health is clinician-founded, owned, and operated by dedicated professionals. We believe that providing the best care for children starts with building the best possible team. We deliver virtual and in-person mental health services across Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New Jersey—and we’re growing into new markets in 2026. At Blackbird, we take a whole-child approach, looking at how the brain, body, and behavior interact to address the root causes of challenges, not just the symptoms. Every role matters here, and you’ll join a collaborative, supportive, and innovative team that’s shaping the future of pediatric mental health care. If you’re passionate about helping children and families while growing your career, Blackbird is the place to make an impact. Join us and help change mental health care for children for the better!
Why Blackbird is unique
- Immediate referrals available; guaranteed caseload and patient-facing hours.
- A flexible schedule, set your own hours.
- Full credentialing services provided, we will take care of everything.
- Weekly clinical consultations: this is paid time for all providers.
- Supportive work culture.
- Professional Liability Insurance.
- No-show and late cancellation reimbursement.
Inclusivity
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.