School-Based Mental Health Therapist (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LMSW, LSW, LPC-R, SISW) | Child & Adolescent | 1099 Contractor

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School-Based Mental Health Therapist (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LMSW, LSW, LPC-R, SISW) | Child & Adolescent | 1099 Contractor
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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, New Jersey & Maryland—and we’re growing into new markets in 2027.

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!

Position Summary

Blackbird Health is seeking independently licensed therapists to support our patients during the Fall and Winter. This flexible seasonal opportunity is designed to meet increased patient demand, with a focus on after-school, evening, and weekend virtual therapy availability.

As a Fall and Winter 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 Fall and Winter income

- Flexible remote work

- Evening and weekend hours

- An opportunity to transition into an ongoing 1099, part-time, or full-time role with Blackbird Health

Fully remote opportunities are available, with optional hybrid and in-person opportunities for clinicians interested in onsite care.

What Makes You, You

Mission-Driven

You are passionate about transforming behavioral health for youth and committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

Clinically Excellent

You bring experience using evidence-based therapeutic approaches with children, adolescents, young adults, and families.

Relationship-Focused

You excel at building meaningful therapeutic relationships and creating safe, engaging environments for patients and caregivers.

Developmentally & Neurodiversity-Informed

You are skilled in supporting patients across developmental stages and neurodiverse presentations.

Collaborative

You thrive in team-based environments and value interdisciplinary partnership, consultation, and shared problem-solving.

Tech-Savvy

You are comfortable utilizing telehealth platforms, EMR systems, Google Workspace, and other virtual communication tools.

Flexible & Patient-Centered

You are available to support patients during evening and weekend hours when families need care most.

How You'll Make an Impact

Deliver High-Quality Therapy

- Provide individual telehealth therapy sessions for youth ages 2–26.

- Utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to each patient's unique needs.

Support Family Engagement

- Partner with families and caregivers to improve understanding, treatment engagement, and long-term outcomes.

Drive Clinical Outcomes

- Monitor patient progress toward established goals.

- Adjust treatment plans as clinically appropriate to support continued growth and success.

Collaborate Across Teams

- Work closely with psychiatrists, therapists, intake providers, and administrative teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.

Maintain Clinical Excellence

- Complete timely, accurate documentation.

- Maintain high-quality clinical records and ongoing communication with patients and families.

Qualifications

Required

- Active, unrestricted license in at least one U.S. state as one of the following:

- LPC

- LCSW

- LMFT

- PsyD or PhD

- LSW

- LMSW

- Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children and adolescents

- Reliable phone, computer, and high-speed internet connection

- Availability for a minimum of 8 hours per week during core service hours:

- Monday–Friday after 3:00 PM ET

- Weekends between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM ET

Preferred

- Minimum of 1 year of telehealth or virtual care experience

Why Blackbird Health

- Immediate referral opportunities

- Flexible scheduling

- Fully remote work options

- Optional hybrid and in-person opportunities in select markets

- Weekly paid clinical consultation

- Full credentialing support

- Administrative support so you can focus on patient care

- Professional liability insurance coverage

- No-show and late-cancellation reimbursement

- Collaborative and supportive clinical culture

Compensation

$70–$100 per hour , depending on licensure, experience, and market.

Potential for Ongoing Employment

Providers participating in the Fall and Winter Core Hours Program may be considered for ongoing part-time, full-time, or 1099 opportunities with Blackbird Health following the summer program. Consideration will be based on performance, scheduling availability, organizational needs, and business demand.

Salary Range

$70 - $100 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.

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