Position Summary

Blackbird Health is looking for a Child and Adolescent Therapist to join our team in Sterling, VA. 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.

Why You’ll Love This Role

This role is a great fit for clinicians who want:

• A predictable base salary with the ability to earn more by taking on additional clients
• Full-time W-2 employment with full benefits — healthcare, 401(k) and generous paid time off
• A hybrid model with flexible scheduling that fits your life
• A collaborative, mission driven team that supports your growth
• The change to make a real difference for children, adolescents and families through integrated care

Employment Options Available

Full-time positions for independently licensed therapists (LCSW, LPC and LMFT).

W-2 Employee - Full-Time (40 hours/week)

• Commitment: 40 hours per week total: 32 hours of direct therapy per week & 8 non-clinical hours
• Schedule: Flexible within business needs, emphasizing after 3pm weekdays and weekends
• Work Model: Hybrid (virtual and in-person) with a minimum of 16 clinical hours per week onsite.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $90,000

• Guaranteed income with predictable scheduling
• 32 clinical hours + 8 non-clinical hours per week
• Benefits: Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with employer match
• Paid time off: Generous paid time off plus 11 company holidays
• Development: Ongoing clinical support and professional development

What makes you, you:

• Experienced clinician with a passion for working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families using evidence-based practices
• Skilled in facilitating both in-person and virtual telehealth sessions with strong technical proficiency (Google Suite, EMR systems, virtual platforms)
• Excited to make an impact and driven by patient outcomes
• Proactive problem-solver with strong clinical judgment and excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Dedicated to high-touch, comprehensive care, not just clinical sessions, but true partnership with families and caregivers
• Collaborative team player who values clinical consultation, feedback, and professional growth

How you'll make an impact:

• Provide individual evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 2-26), building strong therapeutic relationships through consistent, high-quality care
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans based on ongoing assessment of patient progress
• Invest in your patient relationships by establishing positive, trusting rapport with patients
• Participate in consultation to enhance clinical skills and receive feedback and support
• Collaborate with other specialty providers
• Maintain thorough, timely clinical documentation and patient records
• Involve and advise family members or outside specialists when appropriate

The basics you'll need:

• Independently licensed as a LPC, LMFT or LCSW in Virginia • LMSW with an active SISW, OR • LMSW who is eligible to obtain their SISW
• Possess one (1) year of experience providing individual, direct care therapy to children and adolescent patients
• Have one (1) year of experience working in a telehealth or virtual setting
• Flexibility to work during Blackbird's core after-school hours: after 3pm ET during the week and/or weekends

Why Blackbird is unique:

• Immediate patient referrals with guaranteed caseload - start seeing patients right away
• Flexible scheduling within business needs - set your own hours with emphasis on after-school and weekend availability
• Full administrative support - we handle credentialing, billing, insurance, and EMR so you can focus on clinical care
• Paid weekly clinical consultation - ongoing support and skill development built into your schedule
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Career growth opportunities with increasing responsibilities and leadership pathways as you grow with us

Blackbird Health is made up of intelligent, humble, compassionate and hardworking people. Joining the ranks means you'll have an automatic network to turn to for best practices, professional development, and opportunities to share your expertise.