Child and Adolescent Therapist - LSW, LAPC

Blackbird Health • Fort Washington, PA

12h • $35,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Blackbird Health is hiring an Associate / Provisionally Licensed Therapist to provide evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, young adults, and caregivers. The role includes full clinical supervision and administrative support, and is performed on-site alongside an interdisciplinary team. Therapists receive dedicated clinical hours toward independent licensure while supporting young patients and their families.

The posting offers W-2 full-time, W-2 part-time, and 1099 contractor arrangements. The full-time option pays a $60,000 base salary and requires 36 hours of scheduled clinical availability per week to support 28 completed direct-care hours. It offers a four-day workweek, with schedules of 12:00 PM–8:00 PM or 1:00 PM–9:00 PM, and at least 20 weekly core hours during weekday peak periods after 3:00 PM.

The part-time option requires 20 contracted hours per week, supporting 17 completed direct-care hours, all anchored in peak weekday-after-3:00-PM and/or weekend periods. Base pay is $40,000 for LSWs or $35,000 for LAPCs, with a $65 incentive for completed sessions beyond the applicable baseline. The contractor option pays a flat rate of $70 per completed clinical session and requires at least 10 open patient-care hours weekly, with a baseline of at least eight completed clinical hours. Contractor availability must be anchored in peak periods after 3:00 PM on weekdays and/or weekends.

All arrangements require on-site work and clinical supervision. The posting lists medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with match, PTO, and 11 paid holidays for the W-2 options; the part-time W-2 option also includes clinical supervision. The contractor section does not specify benefits.

Blackbird Health provides virtual and in-person mental health services across Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey, and Maryland. Its whole-child approach considers how the brain, body, and behavior interact to address underlying causes of challenges. The organization describes itself as clinician-founded, owned, and operated, and emphasizes collaboration, inclusion, and belonging.

Requirements

• Active Pennsylvania license as an LSW or LAPC, or a pre-licensed candidate working toward independent licensure (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT).
• At least 1 year of experience with children 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 on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, young adults, and their caregivers.
• Provide direct clinical care according to the scheduled availability and completed-session expectations for the selected employment arrangement.
• Work on-site alongside an interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in clinical supervision and team collaboration.
• Maintain clinical availability during required peak weekday evening and/or weekend periods.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO
• 11 paid holidays
• Full clinical supervision is included for the full-time option; clinical supervision is also listed for the part-time option.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed