Hybrid Optional)

Blackbird Health

2d•$70 - $100•Hybrid

About The Position

Blackbird Health is seeking independently licensed therapists to support our patients over the Summer. This flexible seasonal opportunity is designed to support increased summer patient demand, with a focus on after-school, evening, and weekend virtual therapy availability. As a Summer Therapist, you will provide evidence-based telehealth therapy services to children, adolescents, and young adults while working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary pediatric behavioral health team. This role is ideal for clinicians seeking supplemental summer income, flexible remote work, evening/weekend hours, and the opportunity to transition into an ongoing 1099, part-time or full-time role with Blackbird Health. Fully remote opportunities are available, with optional hybrid/on-site opportunities for clinicians interested in in-person care.

Requirements

Independently licensed as one of the following: LPC, LCSW, LMFT, PsyD/PhD, LSW, LMSW
Active unrestricted license in at least one U.S. state
Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children and adolescent populations
Minimum of 1 year of telehealth or virtual care experience preferred
Reliable phone, computer, and high-speed internet connection
Availability for a minimum of 8 hours weekly during core hours: Monday–Friday after 3:00 PM ET, Weekends between 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM ET

Nice To Haves

Mission-Driven: Passionate about transforming behavioral health for youth and committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate therapeutic care.
Clinically Excellent: Experienced clinician using evidence-based practices with children, adolescents, young adults, and families.
Relationship-Focused: Excels at building meaningful therapeutic relationships and creating safe, engaging environments for patients and caregivers.
Developmentally & Neurodiverse-Informed: Skilled in supporting patients across developmental stages and neurodiverse presentations.
Collaborative: Thrives in team-based environments and values interdisciplinary partnership and consultation.
Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using telehealth technology, EMR systems, Google Suite, and virtual communication platforms.
Flexible & Patient-Centered: Willing to support patients during core evening and weekend hours when families need care most.

Responsibilities

Provide individual telehealth therapy sessions for youth ages 2–26 using evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to patient needs.
Partner with families and caregivers to improve understanding, treatment engagement, and patient progress.
Monitor patient progress toward goals and adjust treatment planning as clinically appropriate.
Work closely with psychiatrists, therapists, intake providers, and administrative teams to support coordinated patient care.
Complete timely documentation and maintain high-quality clinical records and patient communication.