Child and Adolescent Therapist - LCSW, LPC, LMFT - Hybrid

Blackbird Health•Allentown, PA

30d•$85,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Blackbird Health provides evaluations and treatment for children, teens, and young adults struggling with developmental differences, mental health concerns, or behavioral challenges. Blackbird serves families in-person and virtually across Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New Jersey, with plans to expand to new states in 2026. Our approach looks at the whole child - how their brain, body, and behavior interact - to fully understand their challenges and treat the cause, not just the symptoms. Blackbird Health is looking for a Child and Adolescent Therapist to join our team. You’ll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the highest quality of care and be empowered to make a tangible difference in the lives of young patients and their families.

Requirements

Flexibility to work a minimum of 15 hours per week during our peak “after school hours” defined as after 4pm ET during the week or if you wanted any time on weekends.
Active licensure in Pennsylvania as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to children and/or adolescents is desired
Outstanding communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with patients, provider partners, and colleagues
Open to professional and clinical feedback and interested in working in a supporting and collegial clinical environment.
Appreciate the value of operating in a collaborative and cooperative environment.
Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness.

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based psychotherapy services by meeting with patients regularly to provide counseling, individualized treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary
Evaluate new clients through biopsychosocial/diagnostic assessments
Invest in your patient relationships by establishing positive, trusting rapport with patients
Because we must work within a child’s school schedule, we incentivize our clinicians to provide availability during Blackbird's core after-school hours
Collaborate with other specialty providers (i.e., CRNPs, EF Coaches, Speech therapists) to establish an Integrated Treatment Plan
Comply with minimum clinical time expectations per week after onboarding and acclimation to the role
Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress and maintain thorough records of patient meetings and progress
Involve and advise family members or outside specialists when appropriate

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401K (with a company match)
Employer-paid life insurance coverage
Generous paid time off
Opportunities for career growth
Diverse and experienced leadership team with a supportive work culture
Hybrid work model
Professional liability insurance covered
Excellent administrative support is provided
Explore your career advancement potential by receiving opportunities to grow with tenure
Supportive work culture