Child and Adolescent Therapist Frederick, Maryland LCSW-C, LCPC, LCMFT

Child and Adolescent Therapist — Frederick, Maryland LCSW-C, LCPC, LCMFT Frederick, Maryland About Blackbird Health Blackbird Health is clinician‑founder, 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. Position Summary Blackbird Health is looking for a Child and Adolescent Therapist to join our team as we launch our Frederick, MD clinic. This is not just a clinical role, it's a chance to be a founding member of a brand new market, help shape how Blackbird shows up in the Frederick community, and grow into a leadership position as the team scales. We are offering a sign‑on bonus for our founding providers. Why You'll Love This Role The chance to be a founding clinical voice in a brand new market A full‑time W‑2 position with full benefits and a competitive base salary The ability to grow with Blackbird as Maryland expands A hybrid model with flexibility built in The chance to make a real difference for children, adolescents, and families through integrated, whole‑child care Full‑Time W‑2 | 40 hours/week Schedule: Flexible within business needs, with emphasis on after 3pm weekdays and weekends to serve our patient population Work Model: Hybrid — minimum clinical hours onsite at our Frederick location, with remaining hours remote Direct Care Hours: Competitive direct care expectations with dedicated time for administrative responsibilities Benefits: Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer match Development: Ongoing clinical support, leadership development, and professional growth opportunities What Makes You, You Experienced clinician with a passion for working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families using evidence‑based practices Excited to be part of something new, comfortable with some ambiguity Skilled in facilitating both in‑person and virtual telehealth sessions with strong technical proficiency Proactive problem‑solver with strong clinical judgment and excellent communication and documentation abilities Dedicated to high‑touch, comprehensive care a true partnership with families and caregivers, not just clinical sessions Collaborative team player who values clinical consultation, feedback, and professional growth How You'll Make an Impact Launch Frederick: Serve as a founding clinician for Blackbird's Frederick location, help us show up strong in a new community and build something meaningful from the ground up Deliver High‑Quality Therapy: Provide individual evidence‑based therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 2–26), building strong therapeutic relationships through consistent, high‑quality care Drive Patient Progress: Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans based on ongoing assessment of patient progress Collaborate for Integrated Care: Work closely with PMHNPs, OT, SLP, and other specialty providers to deliver whole‑child care Maintain Clinical Excellence: Maintain thorough, timely clinical documentation and patient records Partner with Families: Involve and advise family members and outside specialists when appropriate The Basics You'll Need Independently licensed as a LCSW‑C, LCPC, or LCMFT in Maryland Minimum of 2 years of experience providing individual, direct care therapy to children and adolescent patients Experience 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 Enthusiasm for being part of a new market launch — this is a unique opportunity for the right person Salary Range $85,000 - $95,000 USD Fostering an Inclusive Environment Blackbird is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and belonging. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr