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.
• Own 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, working in our Frederick, Maryland clinic.

Qualifications

• Passionate about transforming behavioral health for youth.
• Passtionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate therapeutic care.
• Skilled in building meaningful connections with patients and families.
• Skilled in delivering effective psychotherapy across developmental stages and neurodiverse populations.
• Open to feedback and eager to learn and grow in a supportive clinical community.
• Comfortable using technology, including Google Suite, Electronic Medical Records systems and other virtual platforms.
• Willing to go the extra mile when working with families, with the flexibility and willingness to reschedule with patients when needed.

Skills

• Experience with evidence-based practices.
• Ability to tailor therapeutic approaches to meet each patient's unique needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in using technology for virtual care delivery.

Benefits

• Immediate referrals available.
• Guaranteed caseload and patient-facing hours.
• Flexible schedule - set your own hours.
• Full credentialing services provided.
• Weekly clinical consultations (paid time).
• Excellent administrative support.
• Professional Liability Insurance.
• No-show and late cancellation reimbursement.

Pay

$75 USD - $85 USD

Schedule

Full-time, on-site role in Frederick, Maryland.