Child and Adolescent Therapist - LMSW

Blackbird Health•Gaithersburg, MD

2d•$40,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Blackbird Health is hiring a provisionally licensed or associate therapist to provide evidence-based mental health care to children, adolescents, young adults, and their caregivers. The role works on-site alongside an interdisciplinary team, with clinical supervision and administrative support provided by Blackbird. Board-approved supervision hours toward independent licensure are provided at no cost. The position is offered as either a full-time or part-time W2 role for an LMSW. The full-time option includes 36 hours of scheduled clinical availability to support 28 completed direct-care hours per week, with four-day schedules such as 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. The part-time option includes 20 contracted hours per week supporting 17 completed direct-care hours, with all hours scheduled during peak periods. Both options require 100% on-site work and availability after 3:00 p.m. on weekdays and/or weekends. Blackbird provides credentialing, billing, insurance, and EMR support, as well as a guaranteed caseload. The stated compensation range is $40,000–$85,000. The full-time option lists a base salary of $65,000–$70,000. The part-time option lists a $40,000 base salary plus a $65 incentive for each completed session beyond the 17-hour baseline. Benefits vary by employment option and include clinical supervision, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and 11 paid holidays; the full-time option also lists life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.

Requirements

Active provisional or associate-level credential in Maryland, such as an LMSW, while working toward independent licensure (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT).
At least 1 year of experience providing care to children, adolescents, or young adult patients.
Commitment to 100% on-site attendance for clinical supervision, team collaboration, and core clinic presence.
Availability after 3:00 p.m. ET on weekdays and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, young adults, and their caregivers.
Work on-site alongside an interdisciplinary team.
Maintain the specified clinical availability and direct-care workload for the selected employment option.
Participate in clinical supervision toward independent licensure.
Collaborate with the team and maintain core clinic presence on-site.