Child and Adolescent Therapist LCSW, LPC, LMFT

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

Blackbird Health is looking for a Child and Adolescent Therapist to join our team in Centerville Virginia. Youll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the highest quality of care and be empowered to make a tangible difference in the lives of young patients and their families. We offer flexible employment options to meet your career goals and lifestyle preferences.

Employment Options Available

We offer both full-time employee part-time and contract positions for independently licensed therapists (LCSW LPC LMFT & PsyD). Please indicate your employment preference in your application.

1099 Contractor - Hybrid Role

• Commitment: Minimum of 5 hours per week during core hours
• Schedule: After 4pm Monday-Friday and 8am-7pm weekends
• Work Model: Hybrid (virtual and in-person) with a minimum of 1 day a week onsite
• Compensation: $90-$100 per hour

W-2 Employee - Part-Time (20 hours/week)

• Commitment: 16 hours of direct therapy per week including 8 after-school hours
• Schedule: Flexible within business needs emphasizing after 4pm weekdays and weekends
• Work Model: In Person
• Compensation: $42500-$47500 annually
• Benefits: Available

W-2 Employee - Full-Time (40 hours/week)

• Commitment: 32 hours of direct therapy per week including 15 after-school hours
• Schedule: Flexible within business needs emphasizing after 4pm weekdays and weekends
• Work Model: Hybrid (virtual and in-person) with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite.
• Compensation: $85000-$95000 annually
• Benefits: Full benefits package including medical dental vision 401K with match & generous PTO

What makes you you:

• Experienced clinician using evidence-based practices
• Passionate about working with children adolescents young adults and their families
• Skilled and experienced in facilitating both in person and virtual telehealth direct care
• Comfortable using technology including Google Suite Electronic Medical Records systems and other virtual platforms
• Excited to make an impact and driven by patient outcomes
• Possess outstanding communication and documentation skills
• Willing to go the extra mile when working with families with the flexibility and willingness to reschedule with patients if needed
• Open to professional and clinical feedback and interested in working in a supportive and collaborative clinical environment
• Ability to show initiative good judgment and resourcefulness

How youll make an impact:

• Lead individual therapy sessions to youth ages 2-26
• Provide evidence-based psychotherapy services by meeting with patients regularly to provide counseling individualized treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary
• 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 to establish an Integrated Treatment Plan
• Maintain thorough patient records and documentation
• Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress and maintain thorough records of patient meetings and progress
• Involve and advise family members or outside specialists when appropriate

The basics youll need:

• Independently licensed as a LPC LMFT LCSW or PsyD in Virginia
• Possess one (1) year of experience working with children and adolescent patients
• Have one (1) year of experience working in a telehealth or virtual setting
• Own your own phone computer and high-speed internet (if applicable as a 1099 contractor)
• Flexibility to work during Blackbirds core after-school hours: after 4pm ET during the week and/or weekends

Why Blackbird is unique:

• Immediate referrals available; guaranteed caseload and patient facing hours
• Flexible schedule - set your own hours within business needs
• Excellent administrative support - focus on the clinical work and we will take care of the rest
• Weekly clinical consultations: this is paid time for all providers
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Explore your career advancement potential by receiving opportunities to grow with tenure

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

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. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process please contact us at so we can support you.

Our patient support team is busy helping children and families please do not call or email them about your application this helps us process your application more efficiently.