Child and Adolescent Intake Therapist - Remote, PA

Blackbird Health•Remote, Pennsylvania, PA

16h•$45,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Blackbird Health is a clinician-founded, owned, and operated company providing virtual and in-person mental health services across Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey & Maryland. They focus on a whole-child approach, addressing the root causes of challenges by looking at the interaction of the brain, body, and behavior. The company is growing and seeks passionate professionals to join their collaborative, supportive, and innovative team to shape the future of pediatric mental health care.

Requirements

Active independent license as an LPC, LMFT, LCSW in Pennsylvania.
A minimum of 1 year of experience working with child and adolescent patients.
A minimum of 1 year of experience working in a telehealth or virtual setting.
Availability after 3:00 PM ET weekdays and/or weekends.

Nice To Haves

Mission-Driven: You are passionate about transforming behavioral health for youth and committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care.
Clinically Excellent: You are an experienced clinician using evidence-based assessment practices with a passion for working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. You strive for the highest clinical and technical quality in everything you do.
Relationship-Focused: You excel at building meaningful connections with patients and families from day one, taking the time to understand their needs, provide education, and create a trusting relationship that supports engagement in treatment.
Developmentally & Neurodiverse-Informed: You are skilled in conducting clinical assessments across developmental stages and neurodiverse populations, tailoring your approach to meet each patient where they are.
Collaborative: You thrive in team-based environments and love engaging with other healthcare professionals and families to ensure patients are matched to the right ongoing care.
Growth-Oriented: You are open to feedback and eager to learn and grow in a supportive clinical community where best practices and professional development are prioritized.
Tech-Savvy: You are comfortable using technology, including Google Suite, Electronic Medical Records systems, and other virtual platforms to deliver seamless care.
Flexible & Patient-Centered: You are willing to go the extra mile when working with families, with the flexibility and willingness to reschedule patients when needed.

Responsibilities

Deliver High-Quality Intake Evaluations: Lead individual in-person and telehealth intake sessions for youth ages 2–26, using evidence-based assessment practices tailored to each patient's developmental stage and unique needs.
Build Meaningful First Connections: Spend the necessary time with patients and families to truly understand their experiences, educate them about therapeutic approaches available at Blackbird, and provide a warm, supportive entry point into care.
Drive Strong Clinical Matches: Conduct thorough assessments and develop individualized care plans that ensure each patient is connected to the right ongoing treatment and provider.
Collaborate for Integrated Care: Engage with clinicians, medical providers, and families to create coordinated treatment plans that address the whole child. Participate in weekly paid clinical consultations to enhance your clinical skills.
Maintain Clinical Excellence: Maintain thorough intake documentation and patient records. Strive for the highest clinical and technical quality in all aspects of your work.