Licensed Therapist, Diagnostic Evaluator - Hybrid

About Blackbird

At Blackbird we envision a world where every child receives the care and support they need to thriveemotionally socially and developmentally. Thats why were transforming how pediatric mental health is assessed and treated so we can make world-class care available in local communities.

Our whole-child diagnostic approach reveals the full story behind each childs challenges allowing us to address both the symptoms and their underlying causes. This leads to precise treatment sequenced in the right way to achieve meaningful outcomes that last.

Currently we provide virtual and in-person mental health services including comprehensive evaluations medication- management and therapy across Pennsylvania and Virginia with plans to expand to new markets in 2025.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Director Clinical Evaluations the Diagnostic Evaluator will conduct diagnostic evaluations develop diagnostic reports (including service needs and recommendations) and provide diagnostic feedback to individuals and/or their caregivers.

What makes you you:

• Direct experience providing services to children and/or adolescents
• Ample knowledge of both typical and atypical development
• Ability to utilize and implement evidence based practices related to the field of assessment and diagnosis
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with patients provider partners and colleagues
• Appreciate the value of operating in a collaborative and cooperative environment.
• Ability to show initiative good judgment and resourcefulness.

How youll make an impact:

• Conduct neurodevelopmental diagnostic evaluations such as autism spectrum evals (ADOS 2 ASRS CARS) analyze and interpret data and write evaluation reports.
• Training provided for interested candidates
• Provide feedback to clients after evaluations.
• Communicate with team members during the evaluation process as needed
• Provide written requests for outside services (such as applied behavior analysis and or MA) as needed.
• Communicate findings of the evaluation to all team members.
• Participate in weekly department and team meetings communicating any client needs with the treatment team as well as providing feedback and/or consultation to any treatment member as needed.
• Complete documentation for evaluations within 24 hours of services.
• Manage your schedule including scheduling assessments feedback appointments maintaining report writing time and rescheduling any cancellations or make-up appointments.
• Report weekly productivity.

Why Blackbird is unique:

• Hybrid work model
• Professional liability insurance covered
• Excellent administrative support is provided
• Explore your career advancement potential by receiving opportunities to grow with tenure
• Supportive work culture
• Blackbird Health is made up of intelligent humble compassionate and hardworking people. Joining the ranks means youll have an automatic network to turn to for best practices professional development and opportunities to share your expertise

The basics youll need:

• Hold at least a Masters degree in a related field of psychology.
• Active valid New Jersey license as a LCSW LPC or LMFT which includes maintaining all necessary continuing education requirements is required
• At least 1 year of experience providing clinical diagnosis (using DSM5-TR or DC0-5) evaluations.
• Trained and certified to administer the ADOS 2 assessment preferred but not required.
• Consistently reliable internet access for any telehealth provisions.
• Potential for some evenings and/or weekends based on client need

Benefits:

• Medical Dental & Vision coverage
• 401K (with a company match)
• Employer-paid life insurance coverage
• Generous paid time off
• Opportunities for career growth
• Diverse and experienced leadership team with a supportive work culture

Join us!

We envision a world where every young person is fully understood and receives support building the tools they need to thrive. Join our team make an impact a real difference for patients parents and caregivers.

We wouldnt have a son without Blackbird Health. He would have ended his life.

Its so rare to find comprehensive care like this---from testing to therapy to med management (and more)--all in one addition the school advocacy support we receive is unprecedented. We no longer feel like we are managing things alone.

Fostering 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 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.