Child and Adolescent Therapist

Child and Adolescent TherapistMount Laurel, New JerseyBlackbird 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!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 Mount Laurel, NJ 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 Options1099 Contractor | LCSW, LPC, LMFTLCSW, LPC, LMFT Pay: $85-$95 per sessionW2 Part-Time (20 hrs/week) | LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LSW (Remote) / LCSW, LPC, LMFT Pay: $45,000 base + $70/session beyond base caseload (In Person) / LCSW, LPC, LMFT Pay: $50,000 base + $80/session beyond base caseloadLSW Pay: $35,000 base + $60/session beyond base caseload20 hours per week, (17 direct care hours) | All Core hours: after 3pm weekdays and/or weekendsBenefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO + 11 holidaysW2 Full-Time | LCSW, LPC, LMFT (Select Markets & Limited Availability)LCSW, LPC, LMFT Pay: $85,000-$90,00040 hours per week, (32 direct care hours) | Minimum of 20 Core hours: after 3pm weekdays and/or weekendsFull benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO + 11 holidays, life insurance, short term and long term disabilityWhy Blackbird & Your ImpactDo the work you trained for — we handle credentialing, billing, insurance, and EMR so you can focus entirely on your patientsStart seeing patients immediately — a guaranteed caseload means no waiting, no hustle, just careGrow as a clinician — paid weekly clinical consultation and peer support are built into your schedule, not bolted onBe 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 ofJoin a team that has your back — collaborative, mission-driven clinicians who are shaping the future of pediatric mental health care togetherWho You AreActive New Jersey license: LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LSW1+ year of experience with children and adolescent patients1+ year of telehealth or virtual setting experienceAvailable after 3pm ET weekdays and/or weekendsPassion for family-centered, high-touch careSalary Range$35,000 - $105,000 USDJoin 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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.