Child and Adolescent Therapist - LCSW, LPC, LMFT

Blackbird Health•Exton, PA

21d•$50,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Blackbird Health is hiring licensed therapists to provide evidence-based virtual and in-person mental health care to children, adolescents, and young adults ages 2–26, as well as their caregivers. Therapists build relationships with patients and families, understand their needs, support treatment engagement, and educate them on therapeutic approaches that foster long-term progress. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to provide compassionate, family-centered care. The role is open to clinicians holding an active Pennsylvania LCSW, LPC, or LMFT license. Available arrangements include W-2 full-time, W-2 part-time, and 1099 contractor positions. Schedules require availability during peak periods after 3:00 PM on weekdays and/or weekends. Full-time options include hybrid work with three onsite days or fully onsite work; part-time roles require two onsite days. Contractor onsite expectations are not specified. For W-2 full-time roles, the base salary is $70,000 for a hybrid schedule or $75,000 for a fully onsite schedule. The workload is 34 hours of scheduled clinical availability to support 28 completed direct-care hours each week, with 4-day schedule options and an additional four hours. At least 20 core hours per week must fall during peak evening or weekend periods. Full-time employees are eligible for quarterly productivity bonuses and benefits. W-2 part-time roles are 20 hours per week, including 17 completed direct-care hours, with a $50,000 base salary plus an $80 session incentive for completed sessions beyond the baseline. All 20 hours are scheduled during peak core windows. 1099 contractors receive $85 per completed clinical session and must offer at least 10 patient-care hours weekly to achieve a baseline of eight completed clinical hours; all available hours must fall during peak core windows. Blackbird provides credentialing, billing, insurance, and electronic medical record support, a guaranteed caseload, and paid weekly clinical consultation and peer support. The organization describes its approach as whole-child care that considers the interaction of brain, body, and behavior. It serves patients through virtual and in-person services across Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey, and Maryland, and states that it plans to enter new markets in 2027.

Requirements

Active Pennsylvania license as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT.
At least 1 year of experience working 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, and young adults ages 2–26, and to 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 support long-term progress.
Provide compassionate, evidence-based, family-centered care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
Maintain scheduled clinical availability and completed direct-care hours according to the selected employment track.
Participate in paid weekly clinical consultation and peer support.