Child and Adolescent Therapist - LSW, LAPC

About 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, New Jersey, and Maryland—and we’re growing into new markets in 2027. 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.

About the role

As an Associate / Provisionally Licensed Therapist at Blackbird Health, you’ll deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, young adults, and their caregivers with full clinical supervision and administrative support provided by Blackbird. Working on-site alongside an interdisciplinary team, you’ll receive dedicated clinical hours toward independent licensure while delivering impactful care to young patients and their families.

Employment options

Three employment options are available, each with distinct compensation, schedule, and benefits:

W2 Full-Time (Provisionally Licensed FTE) | LSW, LAPC

• Compensation: $60,000 base salary (100% onsite)
• Workload: 36 hours of scheduled clinical availability supporting 28 completed direct care hours/week
• Shift schedules: 4-day workweek options including 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM or 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM (4 days/week)
• Core hours: Minimum of 20 core hours/week during peak evening periods (after 3:00 PM weekdays)
• Benefits & supervision: Full clinical supervision included; medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO + 11 paid holidays

W2 Part-Time (Provisionally Licensed PT) | LSW, LAPC

• LSW pay: $40,000 base + $65/session incentive for completed sessions beyond the 17-hour baseline
• LAPC pay: $35,000 base + $65/session incentive for completed sessions beyond base
• Hours & onsite expectations: 100% onsite (flex); 20 contracted hours per week (17 completed direct care hours)
• Core schedule: All 20 hours anchored in peak core windows (after 3:00 PM weekdays and/or weekends)
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO + 11 paid holidays, and clinical supervision

1099 Contractor | LSW, LAPC

• Compensation (flat-rate PA): $70 flat rate per completed clinical session
• Minimum commitment: 10 open patient-care hours/week to achieve a baseline minimum of 8 completed clinical hours/week
• Core requirement: All available hours anchored during peak core windows (after 3:00 PM weekdays and/or weekends)

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania license: LSW, LAPC, or pre-licensed candidate working toward independent licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
• 1+ year of experience with children and adolescent patients
• Committed to 100% onsite attendance for clinical supervision and team collaboration
• Available after 3:00 PM ET weekdays and/or weekends

Salary range

$35,000 – $85,000 USD (varies by employment type and license)

Mission

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.”