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

Blackbird Health • Gaithersburg, MD

9h • $55,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Blackbird Health is seeking licensed therapists to provide high-quality virtual and in-person therapy to children, adolescents, young adults ages 2–26, and their caregivers in Maryland. Therapists build relationships with patients and families, understand their needs, support treatment engagement, and educate them about therapeutic approaches that foster long-term progress. They provide compassionate, evidence-based care as part of an interdisciplinary team and a whole-child approach that considers the interaction of brain, body, and behavior.

Multiple employment arrangements are available: W-2 full-time, W-2 part-time, and 1099 contractor. Full-time clinicians may work three days onsite in a hybrid arrangement or fully onsite. Part-time clinicians work two days onsite or a flexible arrangement. Contractors manage their schedules autonomously. The schedules are anchored in peak care periods after 3:00 PM on weekdays and/or weekends. Blackbird handles credentialing, billing, insurance, and the electronic medical record, and provides a guaranteed caseload. Clinical consultation and peer support are included for employees.

Full-time compensation is listed as $75,000 base for a three-days-onsite hybrid arrangement or $80,000 base for a fully onsite arrangement, with quarterly productivity bonus eligibility. Part-time compensation is $55,000 base plus an $80 incentive for each completed session beyond the 17-hour baseline. Contractor compensation is $90 per completed clinical session. The posting also lists a salary range of $55,000–$115,000 USD.

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 telehealth or virtual-setting experience.
• Availability after 3:00 PM ET on weekdays and/or 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 and understand their needs.
• Support patient and family engagement in treatment.
• Educate patients and families about therapeutic approaches that foster long-term progress.
• Deliver compassionate, evidence-based care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain availability during peak care windows after 3:00 PM on weekdays and/or weekends, according to the selected employment arrangement.

Benefits

• Full-time employees: medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; PTO; 11 paid holidays; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; and eligibility for quarterly productivity bonuses.
• Part-time employees: medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; PTO; and 11 paid holidays.
• Paid weekly clinical consultation and peer support are built into the schedule.
• Guaranteed caseload; credentialing, billing, insurance, and EMR support are handled by the organization.

What This Job Offers

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