Child and Adolescent Therapist - LSW, LAPC

Blackbird Health•Lancaster, PA

19d•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 includes full clinical supervision and administrative support, and provides dedicated clinical hours toward independent licensure. Therapists work on-site alongside an interdisciplinary team to support young patients and their families. The position is available as W-2 full-time, W-2 part-time, or a 1099 contractor role. Full-time therapists have 36 hours of scheduled clinical availability to support 28 completed direct-care hours per week, with four-day schedules such as 12:00 PM–8:00 PM or 1:00 PM–9:00 PM. At least 20 hours per week must fall during peak evening periods after 3:00 PM on weekdays. Part-time therapists work 20 contracted hours per week to support 17 completed direct-care hours, with all hours in 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 all available hours in peak windows after 3:00 PM on weekdays and/or weekends. The position is 100% on-site. 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 base for LAPCs, plus a $65-per-session incentive for completed sessions beyond the applicable baseline. The 1099 contractor rate is $70 per completed clinical session. The stated salary range is $35,000–$85,000 USD. Blackbird Health provides care across Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey, and Maryland, and describes its approach as whole-child care that considers how the brain, body, and behavior interact. The company emphasizes collaboration, inclusion, and support for children and families.

Requirements

Active Pennsylvania license as an LSW or LAPC, or pre-licensed candidacy while working toward independent licensure as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.
At least one 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

Provide high-quality, evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, young adults, and their caregivers.
Deliver direct clinical care in accordance with the applicable schedule and patient-care hour commitments.
Work on-site with an interdisciplinary team and participate in clinical supervision and team collaboration.
Contribute to Blackbird Health’s whole-child approach to pediatric mental health care.