Child and Adolescent Therapist

About Blackbird Health

Blackbird Health is clinician-founded, owned, and operated by dedicated professionals. We believe that providing the best care for children starts with building the best possible team. We deliver virtual and in-person mental health services across Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New Jersey—and we’re growing into new markets in 2026.

At Blackbird, we take a whole-child approach, looking at how the brain, body, and behavior interact to address the root causes of challenges, not just the symptoms. Every role matters here, and you’ll join a collaborative, supportive, and innovative team that’s shaping the future of pediatric mental health care. If you’re passionate about helping children and families while growing your career, Blackbird is the place to make an impact.

Join us and help change mental health care for children for the better!

ABOUT THIS ROLE

As a Therapist at Blackbird Health, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality virtual and in-person therapy to children, adolescents, young adults, and their caregivers. You’ll build meaningful relationships with patients and families, taking the time to understand their needs, support engagement in treatment, and educate them on therapeutic approaches that foster long-term progress.

Working alongside an interdisciplinary team, you’ll be empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young patients and their families through compassionate, evidence-based care.

We’re seeking dedicated clinicians to join our Remote team and provide therapy services to children, adolescents, and young adults ages 2–26, as well as the caregivers who support them.

Multiple employment tracks are available: you’ll select your license type and preferred arrangement in the application.

EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS

W2 Part-Time (20 hrs/week) | LCSW, LPC, LMFT

LCSW, LPC, LMFT Pay: $45,000 base + $70/session beyond base caseload

20 hours per week, (17 direct care hours) | All Core hours: after 3pm weekdays and/or weekends

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO + 11 holidays

W2 Full-Time | LCSW, LPC, LMFT

LCSW, LPC, LMFT Pay: $85,000-$90,000

40 hours per week, (30 direct care hours) | 15 Core hours: after 3pm weekdays and/or weekends

Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO + 11 holidays, life insurance, short term and long term disability

WHY BLACKBIRD & YOUR IMPACT

Do the work you trained for — we handle credentialing, billing, insurance, and EMR so you can focus entirely on your patients

Start seeing patients immediately — a guaranteed caseload means no waiting, no hustle, just care

Grow as a clinician — paid weekly clinical consultation and peer support are built into your schedule, not bolted on

Be part of something bigger — every session is a chance to help a child find their footing, a family breathe easier, and a young person discover what they’re capable of

Join a team that has your back — collaborative, mission-driven clinicians who are shaping the future of pediatric mental health care together

WHO YOU ARE

LCSW, LPC, or LMFT license in Pennsylvania required. Not yet licensed in PA? We'll sponsor you to obtain licensure.

1+ year of experience with children and adolescent patients

1+ year of telehealth or virtual setting experience

Available after 3pm ET weekdays and/or weekends

Passion for family-centered, high-touch care

Salary Range $45,000 — $105,000 USD

Join us!

To raise the standard of pediatric mental health care through accurate understanding and precise treatment that reflect how each child’s brain, body, and behavior work together.

“It's so rare to find comprehensive care like this---from testing to therapy to med management (and more)--all in one place. In addition, the school advocacy support we receive is unprecedented. We no longer feel like we are managing things alone.”

Fostering an inclusive environment:

Blackbird is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and belonging. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. Blackbird provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at recruiting@blackbirdhealth.com so we can support you.

Our patient support team is busy helping children and families, please do not call or email them about your application — this helps us process your application more efficiently.