Child and Adolescent Therapist MD License - LCSW-C, LCPC, LCMFT

About the role

Blackbird Health is a clinician-founded, owned, and operated organization dedicated to delivering virtual and in-person mental health services for children and families. We provide care across Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New Jersey, and are expanding into new markets in 2026.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• A predictable base salary with the ability to earn more by taking on additional clients
• Part-time W-2 employment with full benefits including healthcare, 401(k), and generous paid time off
• A remote model with flexible scheduling that fits your life
• A collaborative, mission-driven team that supports your growth
• The opportunity to make a real difference for children, adolescents, and families through integrated care

Employment Options Available

Part-time positions for independently licensed therapists (LCSW, LPC, and LMFT).

Compensation & Benefits

• Total Earning Potential: Up to $95,000+ annually
• Guaranteed income with predictable scheduling
• 17 clinical hours + 3 administrative hours per week
• Earn $70 per clinical session for additional clients beyond your base caseload
• Benefits: Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with employer match
• Paid time off: Generous paid time off plus 11 company holidays
• Development: Ongoing clinical support and professional development

What makes you, you:

• Experienced clinician with a passion for working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families using evidence-based practices
• Skilled in facilitating both in-person and virtual telehealth sessions with strong technical proficiency (Google Suite, EMR systems, virtual platforms)
• Excited to make an impact and driven by patient outcomes
• Proactive problem-solver with strong clinical judgment and excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Dedicated to high-touch, comprehensive care, not just clinical sessions, but true partnership with families and caregivers
• Collaborative team player who values clinical consultation, feedback, and professional growth

How you'll make an impact:

• Provide individual evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 2-26), building strong therapeutic relationships through consistent, high-quality care
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans based on ongoing assessment of patient progress
• Invest in your patient relationships by establishing positive, trusting rapport with patients
• Participate in consultation to enhance clinical skills and receive feedback and support
• Collaborate with other specialty providers
• Maintain thorough, timely clinical documentation and patient records
• Involvement and advice from family members or outside specialists when appropriate

The basics you'll need:

• Independently licensed as an LCPC, LCMFT, LCSW-C, or PsyD/PhD in Maryland
• One (1) year of experience providing individual, direct care therapy to children and adolescent patients
• One (1) year of experience working in a telehealth or virtual setting
• Your own phone, computer, and high-speed internet (if applicable as a 1099 contractor)
• Flexibility to work during Blackbird's core after-school hours: after 4pm ET during the week and/or weekends

Why Blackbird is unique:

• Immediate patient referrals with guaranteed caseload - start seeing patients right away
• Flexible scheduling within business needs - set your own hours with emphasis on after-school and weekend availability
• Full administrative support - we handle credentialing, billing, insurance, and EMR so you can focus on clinical care
• Paid weekly clinical consultation - ongoing support and skill development built into your schedule
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Career growth opportunities with increasing responsibilities and leadership pathways as you grow with us

Salary Range

$45,000 - $95,000 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.