Autism Evaluator - LCSW - Contract/1099

Blackbird Health • Pittsburgh, PA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

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, New Jersey & Maryland—and we’re growing into new markets in 2027. 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 you’ll join a collaborative, supportive, and innovative team that’s shaping the future of pediatric mental health care. If you’re 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! As an Autism Evaluator at Blackbird Health, you will play a central role in giving families clarity and long-term support by combining neurodevelopmental diagnostic evaluations (specifically autism spectrum assessments) with ongoing, evidence-based psychotherapy. Working alongside an interdisciplinary care team, you will help kids, adolescents, young adults and families gain diagnostic clarity and transition seamlessly into effective, whole-child care. This role offers flexible customization to align your direct care hours between testing and therapy based on clinician strengths, business needs, and patient demand.

Requirements

• Active, independent LCSW license in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience delivering clinical care to children, adolescents, and families.
• Exceptional clinical writing and diagnostic documentation skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Nice To Haves

• Skilled (or eager to grow) in neurodevelopmental diagnostic tools (ADOS-2, ASRS, CARS-2) with an aptitude for synthesizing complex data into clear, actionable formulations.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and young adults.
• Skilled at meeting individuals where they are across developmental stages and neurodiverse profiles.
• Thrives in a team-based model, working alongside psychiatric nurse practitioners, executive function coaches, and speech/language therapists.
• Comfortable managing a dynamic schedule that balances autism evaluations, report writing, feedback appointments, and ongoing therapy sessions.
• Able to convey diagnostic findings and complex clinical feedback to families with deep empathy, clarity, and care.
• Direct experience conducting autism spectrum or neurodevelopmental diagnostic evaluations.
• Familiarity or formal training in standardized diagnostic tools (ADOS-2, ASRS, CARS).
• Background in integrated or collaborative pediatric mental health settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform neurodevelopmental diagnostic evaluations, focusing on autism spectrum evaluations (ADOS-2, ASRS, CARS-2).
• Analyze, interpret, and synthesize assessment data into clear, clinically sound diagnostic conclusions.
• Provide clear, compassionate feedback to clients and families following evaluations, outlining recommendations and care pathways.
• Complete progress notes within 24 hours of service and oversee report-writing, feedback appointments, and schedule adjustments.
• Communicate evaluation findings directly to the broader interdisciplinary team and participate in weekly clinical consultations.
• Provide direct psychotherapy to a tailored caseload of pediatric and young adult clients.
• Perform biopsychosocial assessments for incoming therapy clients to establish individualized treatment plans.
• Partner with multidisciplinary providers to establish and maintain comprehensive, integrated treatment plans.
• Track patient progress continuously and complete accurate, timely clinical documentation.

Benefits

• Hybrid Variety: Enjoy a balanced mix of testing and ongoing therapy without the burnout of mono-focused caseloads.
• Integrated Support: Work within a full ecosystem of PMHNPs, therapists, and specialty coaches.
• Administrative & Credentialing Support: We handle billing, credentialing, and scheduling logistics so you can focus on clinical care.
• Paid Consultation & Training: Dedicated time for multidisciplinary team consults and ongoing diagnostic skill development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level