Child and Adolescent Therapist - LCSW-C, LCPC, LCMFT

Blackbird Health • Frederick, MD

20d

About The Position

Blackbird Health is hiring Maryland-based therapists to provide evidence-based virtual and in-person mental health services to children, adolescents, and young adults ages 2–26, and their caregivers. The therapist builds relationships with patients and families, supports engagement in treatment, and explains therapeutic approaches that foster long-term progress. The role works alongside an interdisciplinary team and takes a whole-child, family-centered approach to care.

Multiple employment arrangements are available: W-2 full-time, W-2 part-time, and 1099 contractor. The full-time option offers a $75,000 base salary for three onsite days in a hybrid arrangement or $80,000 for fully onsite work, with 36 hours of scheduled clinical availability supporting 28 completed direct-care hours weekly. It includes four-day schedule options, two virtual hours, and at least 20 hours during peak evening or weekend periods. The part-time option is 20 contracted hours weekly, including 17 completed direct-care hours, with all hours scheduled during peak periods; compensation is $55,000 plus an incentive for completed sessions beyond the baseline. The contractor option pays $90 per completed clinical session and requires at least 10 open patient-care hours weekly to achieve a baseline of eight completed clinical hours. Contractor schedules are self-managed, with available hours during peak periods.

Blackbird handles credentialing, billing, insurance, and EMR support. The organization offers a guaranteed caseload, paid weekly clinical consultation, and peer support. Blackbird describes its mission as raising the standard of pediatric mental health care through accurate understanding and precise treatment that considers how each child’s brain, body, and behavior work together. It is committed to an inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

• Active Maryland license as an LCSW-C, LCPC, or LCMFT.
• At least 1 year of experience with children and adolescent patients.
• At least 1 year of experience in a telehealth or virtual setting.
• Availability after 3:00 PM ET on weekdays and/or on weekends.
• Passion for family-centered, high-touch care.

Responsibilities

• Provide virtual and in-person therapy to children, adolescents, young adults, and their caregivers.
• Build meaningful relationships with patients and families, understand their needs, and support engagement in treatment.
• Educate patients and families about therapeutic approaches that support long-term progress.
• Deliver compassionate, evidence-based, family-centered care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
• Meet the clinical availability, direct-care, and peak-hours expectations associated with the selected employment arrangement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for W-2 full-time and part-time arrangements.
• 401(k) with company match for W-2 full-time and part-time arrangements.
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays for W-2 full-time and part-time arrangements.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability for W-2 full-time arrangements.
• Quarterly productivity bonus eligibility for W-2 full-time arrangements.
• Paid weekly clinical consultation and peer support.
• Guaranteed caseload.
• Credentialing, billing, insurance, and EMR support.

What This Job Offers

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