Speech Language Pathologist Contract1099

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 and New Jerseyand were growing into new markets in 2026.

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 youll join a collaborative supportive and innovative team thats shaping the future of pediatric mental health care. If youre passionate about helping children and families while growing your career Blackbird is the place to make an impact.

Join us and help change mental health care for children for the better!

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Senior Director of Specialty Services the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Contract Evaluator efficiently and accurately provides evidence-based speech and language evaluations. This role focuses strictly on diagnostic clinical evaluations to identify speech language and communication challenges helping to build a comprehensive picture of a childs needs. Through collaboration with other specialty providers this position guides the development of individualized care recommendations for Blackbird patients. Please note: This is an evaluation-only role and does not include ongoing treatment or therapy sessions.

As part of a fast-growing innovative startup youll have the opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge interdisciplinary care models and help shape the future of behavioral and developmental healthcare.

Enjoy the flexibility of a remote environment by delivering telehealth assessments.

What makes you you:

• Strong communication interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative interdisciplinary environment.

• Proficient in navigating electronic medical record (EMR) systems and related technology.

• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continued professional development.

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.

• Flexibility and initiative to adapt in a dynamic innovative startup work environment.

• Receptive to clinical feedback and committed to professional growth.

• Complete a minimum of 6 comprehensive speech and language evaluations per week (90-minute direct clinical service sessions).

• Complete all necessary clinical documentation (30 minute documentation time per evaluation) evaluation reports and care recommendations accurately and in a timely manner. All documentation time is considered clinical time and is fully compensated at the standard hourly rate.

• Focus exclusively on high-quality diagnostic testing; make appropriate recommendations and referrals for therapy goals and services based on evaluation results (no ongoing treatment/tx caseload management required).

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of behavioral health clinicians and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNPs) to provide comprehensive whole-child care.

• Participate in weekly team meetings (approximately 60 minutes per week) to provide input on clinical and administrative insights.

• Maintain a clinical schedule focused on weekday evaluations after 3:00 PM EST and/or weekend evaluations.

The basics youll need:

• Education: Masters degree (or higher) in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited university.

• Licensure: Valid state license in Pennsylvaniain Speech-Language Pathology.

• Certification: Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

• Experience: At least two (2) years of experience providing speech and language services in a pediatric or multidisciplinary setting; experience with telehealth/virtual evaluations is preferred.

Join us!

To raise the standard of pediatric mental health care through accurate understanding and precise treatment that reflect how each childs brain body and behavior work together.

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.