Child and Adolescent Therapist - LSW, LAPC

Blackbird Health•Lansdale, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Blackbird Health is hiring an Associate / Provisionally Licensed Therapist to provide evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, young adults, and their caregivers. The role offers full clinical supervision and administrative support, and provides dedicated clinical hours toward independent licensure. The therapist works onsite alongside an interdisciplinary team. The posting offers three employment arrangements: W-2 full-time, W-2 part-time, and 1099 contractor. Full-time therapists have 36 hours of scheduled clinical availability supporting 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 hours per week must fall during weekday peak periods after 3:00 PM. Part-time therapists work 20 contracted hours per week to support 17 completed direct-care hours, with all contracted hours during peak windows after 3:00 PM on weekdays and/or weekends. Contractors commit to at least 10 open patient-care hours per week to achieve a baseline of eight completed clinical hours, with available hours during those same peak windows. The full-time position offers a $60,000 base salary. Part-time compensation is a $40,000 base for LSW candidates or a $35,000 base for LAPC candidates, plus a $65 incentive for completed sessions beyond the stated baseline. The contractor rate is $70 per completed clinical session. The posting lists a salary range of $35,000–$85,000. Blackbird Health provides virtual and in-person mental health services across Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey, and Maryland. The organization describes its approach as whole-child care, considering how the brain, body, and behavior interact to address underlying causes of challenges. It emphasizes collaboration, inclusion, and support for children and families.

Requirements

Active Pennsylvania license as an LSW or LAPC, or be a pre-licensed candidate working toward independent licensure as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.
At least one year of experience with children and adolescent patients.
Commit to 100% onsite attendance for clinical supervision and team collaboration.
Be available 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 onsite alongside an interdisciplinary team.
Participate in clinical supervision and team collaboration.
Maintain the required scheduled clinical availability and direct-care workload for the selected employment arrangement.