Child and Adolescent Therapist - LMSW

Child and Adolescent Therapist - LSW - Contract

Centreville, Virginia

Blackbird Health is clinician-founded, owned, and operated by dedicated professionals. We believe that in order to fulfill our ambitious mission of supporting children with the very best care, we must build the best possible team.

Blackbird Health offers virtual and in-person mental health services for children and young adults in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New Jersey, with plans to expand to new states in 2026. Blackbird services include comprehensive evaluations and assessments, medication management, and a wide range of therapy services.

Clinicians at Blackbird Health take the time to truly understand what is causing a child’s challenges. By looking at how their brain, body, and behavior interact, Blackbird Care Teams see connections that are often missed when these areas are assessed separately. Nearly nine out of ten young people who need support have more than one factor affecting them, which is why our whole‑child model excels at identifying how conditions overlap.

This deeper understanding allows Blackbird clinicians to create precise care plans that address the underlying cause of challenges, not just manage the symptoms.

If you care deeply about helping others and are eager to join a collaborative, innovative community where you will be encouraged and supported to thrive both personally and professionally, Blackbird is a great place to advance your career. Our teams are integral to the success of our patients and our mission, and we are excited to welcome more compassionate, inspired thought leaders to our growing organization.

We want your time here to be the most meaningful of your career. Join us and help change mental health care for children for the better.

• Mission-Driven: You are passionate about transforming behavioral health for youth and committed to delivering high‑quality, compassionate therapeutic care.
• Clinically Excellent: You are an experienced clinician using evidence‑based practices with a passion for working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families. You strive for the highest clinical and technical quality in everything you do.
• Relationship‑Focused: You excel at building meaningful connections with patients and families, taking the time to understand their needs, provide education, and create a trusting therapeutic relationship that supports engagement in treatment.
• Developmentally & Neurodiverse‑Informed: You are skilled in delivering effective psychotherapy across developmental stages and neurodiverse populations, tailoring your approach to meet each patient where they are.
• Collaborative: You thrive in team‑based environments and love engaging with other healthcare professionals and families to deliver integrated, comprehensive care.
• Growth‑Oriented: You are open to feedback and eager to learn and grow in a supportive clinical community where best practices and professional development are prioritized.
• Tech‑Savvy: You are comfortable using technology, including Google Suite, Electronic Medical Records systems and other virtual platforms to deliver seamless care.
• Flexible & Patient‑Centred: You are willing to go the extra mile when working with families, with the flexibility and willingness to reschedule with patients when needed.

• Deliver High‑Quality Therapy: Lead individual in‑person and telehealth therapy sessions for youth ages 2‑26, using evidence‑based practices tailored to each patient’s developmental stage and unique needs.
• Build Meaningful Therapeutic Relationships: Spend the necessary time with patients and families to truly understand their experiences, educate them about therapeutic approaches, and provide ongoing support. Build connection and trust that keeps patients engaged in their care journey.
• Drive Patient Progress: Monitor patient progress against care goals, adjusting treatment approaches as needed to ensure positive outcomes. Ensure patients are making meaningful progress in their therapeutic journey.
• Collaborate for Integrated Care: Engage with other healthcare professionals and families to create…