Child and Adolescent Therapist - LMSW

Blackbird Health•Frederick, MD

2d•$40,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Blackbird Health is hiring a provisionally licensed or associate therapist to provide evidence-based mental health care to children, adolescents, young adults, and their caregivers. The role includes full clinical supervision and administrative support, with the therapist working on-site alongside an interdisciplinary team and receiving supervision hours toward independent licensure. Blackbird handles credentialing, billing, insurance, and electronic medical records, and provides a guaranteed caseload. The role is available as either a full-time or part-time W-2 position. Full-time employees have 36 hours of scheduled clinical availability to support 28 completed direct-care hours per week, with four-day schedule options and at least 20 hours during peak evening and/or weekend periods. Part-time employees have 20 contracted hours per week to support 17 completed direct-care hours, all scheduled during peak periods. Both options are 100% onsite. Full-time compensation is listed as $65,000–$70,000 base salary; the part-time option offers a $40,000 base salary plus $65 per completed session beyond the 17-hour baseline. The posting also lists a salary range of $40,000–$85,000. Blackbird Health provides pediatric mental health services virtually and in person across Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey, and Maryland, and describes its care model as taking a whole-child approach that considers the interaction of brain, body, and behavior. The organization emphasizes inclusive, collaborative care and equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

Active provisionally licensed or associate credential in Maryland, such as LMSW, and working toward independent licensure (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT).
At least 1 year of experience providing care to children, adolescents, or young adult patients.
Commitment to 100% onsite attendance for clinical supervision, team collaboration, and core clinic presence.
Availability after 3:00 PM ET on weekdays and/or on weekends.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, young adults, and their caregivers.
Work on-site alongside an interdisciplinary team.
Participate in clinical supervision toward independent licensure.
Maintain scheduled clinical availability and provide direct-care sessions according to the selected full-time or part-time schedule.
Attend clinical supervision, team collaboration, and core clinic hours onsite.