Lead Child and Adolescent Therapist — Frederick, Maryland LCSW-C, LCPC, LCMFT

Blackbird Health • Frederick, MD

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Blackbird Health is seeking a Lead Child and Adolescent Therapist to join their team as they launch a new clinic in Frederick, MD. This role offers a unique opportunity to be a founding member of a new market, shape the company's presence in the community, and grow into a leadership position. The position involves carrying a clinical caseload while also serving as an on-the-ground leader, supporting the clinical culture, collaborating with leadership, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Blackbird Health is clinician-founded and focuses on a whole-child approach, addressing the interaction of brain, body, and behavior. They offer virtual and in-person mental health services and are expanding into new markets.

Requirements

• Independently licensed as a LCSW-C, LCPC, or LCMFT in Maryland.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing individual, direct care therapy to children and adolescent patients.
• Experience in a telehealth or virtual setting.
• Flexibility to work during Blackbird's core after-school hours: after 3pm ET during the week and/or weekends.
• Enthusiasm for being part of a new market launch.
• Skilled in facilitating both in-person and virtual telehealth sessions with strong technical proficiency.
• Proactive problem-solver with strong clinical judgment and excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Dedicated to high-touch, comprehensive care and partnership with families and caregivers.
• Collaborative team player who values clinical consultation, feedback, and professional growth.

Nice To Haves

• Experienced clinician with a passion for working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families using evidence-based practices.
• A natural leader who is energized by the opportunity to help build and shape a new clinical team.
• Excited to be part of something new, comfortable with some ambiguity and motivated by the opportunity to create structure and culture.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a founding clinical leader for Blackbird's Frederick location.
• Help build and shape the new clinical team and culture in Frederick.
• Provide individual evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 2–26).
• Build strong therapeutic relationships through consistent, high-quality care.
• Support the clinical culture of the Frederick team and model best practices.
• Serve as a collaborative resource for other clinicians as the team grows.
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans based on ongoing assessment of patient progress.
• Work closely with PMHNPs, OT, SLP, and other specialty providers to deliver whole-child care.
• Maintain thorough, timely clinical documentation and patient records.
• Involve and advise family members and outside specialists when appropriate.

Benefits

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K with employer match.
• Generous PTO plus 11 company holidays.
• Ongoing clinical support, leadership development, and professional growth opportunities.
• Sign on bonus for founding providers.

What This Job Offers

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