Child and Adolescent Therapist - LSW, LAPC

Blackbird Health•King of Prussia, PA

9h•$35,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Blackbird Health is hiring an Associate / Provisionally Licensed Therapist to provide evidence-based mental health therapy to children, adolescents, young adults, and their caregivers. The role includes full clinical supervision and administrative support, with dedicated clinical hours toward independent licensure. Therapists work on-site alongside an interdisciplinary team and collaborate in delivering care to young patients and their families. The position is offered as a W-2 full-time or part-time role, or as a 1099 contractor position. Full-time therapists have 36 hours of scheduled clinical availability to support 28 completed direct-care hours per week, with four-day schedule options of 12:00 PM–8:00 PM or 1:00 PM–9:00 PM. At least 20 weekly hours must fall during peak evening periods after 3:00 PM on weekdays. Part-time therapists have 20 contracted hours per week to support 17 completed direct-care hours, with all hours during peak windows after 3:00 PM on weekdays and/or weekends. Contractors must offer at least 10 patient-care hours per week to achieve a baseline of eight completed clinical hours, with all available hours during peak windows. The position is 100% on-site. The posting describes a Pennsylvania license as required, including LSW or LAPC, or a pre-licensed candidate working toward independent licensure (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT). Candidates should have at least one year of experience with child and adolescent patients and be available after 3:00 PM ET on weekdays and/or weekends. Compensation varies by employment arrangement. Full-time W-2 compensation is a $60,000 base salary. Part-time W-2 compensation is a $40,000 base for LSWs or $35,000 for LAPCs, plus a $65 session incentive for completed sessions beyond the stated baseline. The 1099 contractor rate is $70 per completed clinical session. The listed salary range is $35,000–$85,000 USD. Blackbird Health provides pediatric mental health services through a whole-child approach, considering how the brain, body, and behavior interact. The company describes itself as clinician-founded, owned, and operated, and emphasizes an inclusive, collaborative, supportive, and innovative team environment. It provides equal employment opportunities and offers reasonable accommodations during recruitment upon request.

Requirements

Active Pennsylvania license as an LSW or LAPC, or be a pre-licensed candidate working toward independent licensure (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT).
At least one year of experience with child and adolescent patients.
Commitment to 100% on-site attendance for clinical supervision and team collaboration.
Availability after 3:00 PM ET on weekdays and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, young adults, and their caregivers.
Work on-site alongside an interdisciplinary team.
Participate in clinical supervision and team collaboration.
Meet the applicable clinical availability and direct-care workload requirements for the selected employment arrangement.