Child and Adolescent Therapist - LMSW

Job Description

Job Description

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, 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!

Blackbird Health is looking for a Child and Adolescent Therapist to join our team in Gaithersburg, Maryland . 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
• Part-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

Part-time positions for therapists licensed master social worker, LMSW or Supervisee in Social Work, SISW.

W-2 Employee - Part-Time (20 hours/week)

• Commitment: 20 hours per week total: 17 hours of direct therapy per week & 3 non-clinical hours
• Schedule: Flexible within business needs, emphasizing after 4pm weekdays and weekends

Total Earning Potential: Up to $100,000+ annually

This role offers a rare combination of income stability and growth potential— a guaranteed base salary with the flexibility to increase your earnings based on your availability and interest.

Base Salary: $40,000 for a part-time schedule (20 hours/week)

• Guaranteed income with predictable scheduling
• 17 clinical hours onsite at a Blackbird Health Clinic + 3 non-clinical hours per week
• Administrative hours can be completed remotely

Additional Earnings: Earn $65 per clinical session for additional clients beyond your base caseload

• Flexibility to increase income based on your availability and interest
• Additional clinical sessions can be conducted virtually
• 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

• 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

• 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

• Licensed as an LMSW or Supervisee in Social Work (SISW) in Maryland
• 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 4pm ET during the week and/or weekends

• 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

Salary Range

$40,000—$100,000 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 View email address on ziprecruiter.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.