Child and Adolescent Therapist - LCSW, LPC, LMFT

Blackbird Health • Allentown, PA

10d

About The Position

Blackbird Health is hiring therapists to provide evidence-based virtual and in-person care to children, adolescents, young adults ages 2–26, and their caregivers. The role focuses on developing meaningful relationships with patients and families, understanding their needs, supporting treatment engagement, and educating them about therapeutic approaches that promote long-term progress. Therapists work alongside an interdisciplinary team and use a whole-child approach that considers how the brain, body, and behavior interact.

The position is available in multiple employment arrangements. W-2 full-time clinicians may work a hybrid schedule with three onsite days and a $70,000 base salary, or a fully onsite schedule and a $75,000 base salary. The full-time workload is 34 hours of scheduled clinical availability supporting 28 completed direct-care hours per week. Four-day schedule options include 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., plus four additional hours. At least 20 core hours per week must fall during peak evening or weekend periods.

W-2 part-time clinicians work 20 contracted hours per week, supporting 17 completed direct-care hours. The schedule is anchored in peak hours after 3:00 p.m. on weekdays and/or weekends, with examples including Monday–Thursday 3:00–8:00 p.m. or 3:00–9:00 p.m., or Friday 3:00–7:00 p.m. Compensation is a $50,000 base plus an $80 session incentive for completed sessions beyond the 17-hour baseline. The posting also offers a 1099 contractor arrangement at a flat rate of $85 per completed clinical session in Pennsylvania, with a minimum commitment of 10 open patient-care hours per week to achieve a baseline of eight completed clinical hours. Contractor availability must be anchored during peak core windows.

Blackbird handles credentialing, billing, insurance, and the electronic medical record so clinicians can focus on patient care. The organization provides a guaranteed caseload, weekly paid clinical consultation, and peer support. Benefits are described for the W-2 full-time and part-time arrangements. Blackbird emphasizes an inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

• Active Pennsylvania license as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.
• At least 1 year of experience with children and adolescent patients.
• At least 1 year of experience in a telehealth or virtual setting.
• Availability after 3:00 p.m. ET on weekdays and/or weekends.
• Passion for family-centered, high-touch care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality virtual and in-person therapy to children, adolescents, young adults, and their caregivers.
• Build meaningful relationships with patients and families and understand their needs.
• Support patient and family engagement in treatment.
• Educate patients and families about therapeutic approaches that foster long-term progress.
• Deliver compassionate, evidence-based care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain clinical availability during specified peak evening and/or weekend periods, according to the selected employment arrangement.

Benefits

• Full benefits package for W-2 full-time clinicians, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; 11 paid holidays; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; and eligibility for a quarterly productivity bonus.
• W-2 part-time benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.
• Guaranteed caseload.
• Paid weekly clinical consultation and peer support.
• Credentialing, billing, insurance, and electronic medical record support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed