Child and Adolescent Therapist - LMSW - Contract/1099

Child and Adolescent Therapist - LMSW / SISW - Contract/1099 Gaithersburg, Maryland 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, and New Jersey—and we’re growing into new markets in 2026. As a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) at Blackbird Health, you will play an essential role in delivering high‑quality virtual therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults. You will build meaningful connections with patients, engage families, educate them about therapeutic approaches, and provide ongoing support to ensure progress toward care goals. What makes you you: Mission‑Driven: Passionate about transforming behavioral health for youth and committed to delivering high‑quality, compassionate care. Clinically Excellent: Experienced clinician using evidence‑based practices with a passion for working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. Relationship‑Focused: Builds meaningful connections with patients and families, provides education, and creates a trusting therapeutic relationship that supports engagement in treatment. Developmentally & Neurodiverse‑Informed: Skilled in delivering effective psychotherapy across developmental stages and neurodiverse populations, tailoring approach to meet each patient where they are. Collaborative: Thrives in team‑based environments and engages with other healthcare professionals and families to deliver integrated, comprehensive care. Growth‑Oriented: Open to feedback and eager to learn and grow in a supportive clinical community where best practices and professional development are prioritized. Tech‑Savvy: Comfortable using technology, including Google Suite, Electronic Medical Records, and virtual platforms to deliver seamless care. Flexible & Patient‑Centered: Willing to go the extra mile when working with families, with flexibility and willingness to reschedule when needed. How you'll make an impact: 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. Drive Patient Progress: Monitor patient progress against care goals, adjusting treatment approaches as needed to ensure positive outcomes. Collaborate for Integrated Care: Engage with other healthcare professionals and families to create coordinated treatment plans that address the whole child. Participate in optional weekly clinical consultations to enhance clinical skills and receive feedback and support. Maintain Clinical Excellence: Maintain thorough patient records and documentation, striving for the highest clinical and technical quality in all aspects of work. The basics you'll need: Licensed as a LMSW in Maryland Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children and adolescent patients Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a telehealth or virtual setting Own your own phone, computer, and high‑speed internet Commit to a minimum of 8 hours per week during core hours (after 3pm Monday through Friday and 8am‑7pm on weekends) Commit to a fully on‑site role; you'll be working in our Gaithersburg, Maryland clinic Why Blackbird is unique: Immediate referrals available; guaranteed caseload and patient‑facing hours Flexible schedule – set your own hours Full credentialing services provided – we take care of everything Clinical development and trainings Excellent administrative support – focus on clinical work and we handle the rest Weekly clinical consultations: paid time for all providers Professional Liability Insurance Salary Range $75 – $85 USD per week 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Blackbird-Health