Child and Adolescent Therapist NJ License - LCSW, LPC, LMFT

Blackbird Health•Remote, NJ

21d•$50,000 - $105,000•Remote

About The Position

Blackbird Health is seeking New Jersey-licensed therapists to provide high-quality virtual and in-person therapy to children, adolescents, young adults ages 2–26, and their caregivers. Therapists build relationships with patients and families, understand their needs, support treatment engagement, and educate them about therapeutic approaches that encourage long-term progress. They work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, evidence-based, family-centered care. The position offers two employment arrangements: W-2 part-time for 20 contracted hours per week, including 17 completed direct-care hours, or 1099 contractor work with a minimum commitment of 10 open patient-care hours per week and a baseline minimum of eight completed clinical hours. Both arrangements require availability during peak periods after 3:00 PM on weekdays and/or weekends. The W-2 schedule is fully remote, with all contracted hours anchored in those peak windows. Blackbird handles credentialing, billing, insurance, and the electronic medical record, and provides a guaranteed caseload, weekly paid clinical consultation, and peer support.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Provide therapy to children, adolescents, young adults ages 2–26, and their caregivers.
Build meaningful relationships with patients and families and understand their needs.
Support patient and family engagement in treatment.
Educate patients and caregivers about therapeutic approaches that foster long-term progress.
Deliver compassionate, evidence-based care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.