Child and Adolescent Therapist - LCSW, LPC, LMFT - Hybrid

Child and Adolescent Therapist – LCSW, LPC, LMFT – Hybrid

Burke, Virginia

At Blackbird, we envision a world where every child receives the care and support they need to thrive—emotionally, socially, and developmentally. That’s why we're transforming how pediatric mental health is assessed and treated, so we can make world‑class care available in local communities.

Our whole‑child diagnostic approach reveals the full story behind each child’s challenges, allowing us to address both the symptoms and their underlying causes. This leads to precise treatment sequenced in the right way to achieve meaningful outcomes that last.

Currently, we provide virtual and in‑person mental health services, including comprehensive evaluations, medication‑management and therapy, across Pennsylvania and Virginia with plans to expand to new markets in 2025.

Blackbird Health is looking for a Child and Adolescent Therapist to join our team. You’ll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the highest quality of care and be empowered to make a tangible difference in the lives of young patients and their families.

• Passion for our mission to redefine behavioral health for children and their families
• Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to children and/or adolescents is desired
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with patients, provider partners, and colleagues
• Open to professional and clinical feedback and interested in working in a supportive and collegial clinical environment
• Appreciate the value of operating in a collaborative and cooperative environment
• Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness

• Provide evidence‑based psychotherapy services by meeting with patients regularly, offering counseling, individualized treatment and adjusting treatment plans as necessary
• Evaluate new clients through biopsychosocial/diagnostic assessments
• Invest in patient relationships by establishing positive, trusting rapport
• Incentivize availability during after‑school hours (after 4 pm ET) to align with school schedules
• Collaborate with specialty providers (CRNPs, EF Coaches, Speech therapists) to establish an Integrated Treatment Plan
• Comply with minimum clinical time expectations per week after onboarding and acclimation to the role
• Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress and maintain thorough records of meetings and progress
• Involve and advise family members or outside specialists when appropriate

• Minimum of 15 hours per week during peak “after school hours” (after 4 pm ET during the week or any time on weekends)
• Active licensure in Virginia as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) – required

• Professional liability insurance covered
• Excellent administrative support is provided
• Career advancement opportunities with tenure
• Access to a network of intelligent, humble, compassionate, and hardworking colleagues for best practices, professional development, and knowledge sharing
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer‑paid life insurance coverage
• Generous paid time off
• Diverse and experienced leadership team with a supportive work culture

$85,000 – $90,000 USD

Blackbird is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and belonging. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 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 r 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.