Child and Adolescent Therapist LCSW, LPC, LMFT 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

Blackbird Health is looking for a Child and Adolescent Therapist to join our team. 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.

What makes you you:

• Passion for our mission to redefine behavioral health for children and their families
• Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to children and/or adolescents is desired
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with patients provider partners and colleagues
• Open to professional and clinical feedback and interested in working in a supporting and collegial clinical environment.
• Appreciate the value of operating in a collaborative and cooperative environment.
• Ability to show initiative good judgment and resourcefulness.

How youll make an impact:

• Provide evidence-based psychotherapy services by meeting with patients regularly to provide counseling individualized treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary
• Evaluate new clients through biopsychosocial/diagnostic assessments
• Invest in your patient relationships by establishing positive trusting rapport with patients
• Because we must work within a childs school schedule we incentivize our clinicians to provide availability during Blackbirds core after-school hours
• Collaborate with other specialty providers (i.e. CRNPs EF Coaches Speech therapists) to establish an Integrated Treatment Plan
• Comply with minimum clinical time expectations per week after onboarding and acclimation to the role
• 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:

• Flexibility to work a minimum of 15 hours per week during our peak after school hours defined as after 4pm ET during the week or if you wanted any time on weekends.
• Active licensure in Pennsylvania as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) is required.

This hybrid role can work on site either Mon Weds Fri or Tues Thurs Sat (the remaining days can be done remotely)

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.

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. 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.