Behavioral Health Department Manager

Behavioral Health Department Manager

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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!

Position Summary

As a Blackbird Behavioral Health Department Manager, you will provide leadership for a behavioral health team while also delivering excellent clinical care to your own caseload of patients. This role oversees day-to-day clinical operations, supports therapist development, ensures quality standards are met, and helps grow Blackbird's presence within the Pittsburgh market through strong community and referral relationships.

During the first 90–120 days, this role will primarily focus on market development and referral relationship-building across the region. As clinic growth and patient demand increase, the manager's direct clinical caseload will gradually ramp.

What Makes You, You

• Passionate about improving behavioral health care for children, adolescents, and families
• Strong leader who can support clinicians while building a positive, accountable team culture
• Experienced in providing high-quality psychotherapy services to youth populations
• Relationship-focused with strong communication and partnership-building skills
• Collaborative and comfortable working across clinical, operational, and community teams
• Growth-oriented, adaptable, and excited to help expand services within the market
• Organized, resourceful, and comfortable balancing clinical and operational priorities

How You'll Make an Impact

• Oversee clinical operations and support quality patient care
• Supervise, mentor, and support therapist development and productivity
• Provide onboarding and training on clinical workflows and documentation standards
• Deliver evidence-based psychotherapy services as caseload ramps
• Build relationships with local pediatricians, PCPs, schools, universities, therapists, and community organizations through hosting provider meetings, delivering presentations, and tapping into networking opportunities within the market
• Drive community outreach efforts and develop tight partnerships resulting in strong inbound referral flow
• Collaborate with Operations, Care Navigation, Marketing, HR, and Clinical Leadership teams
• Support recruitment, retention, and team development efforts
• Maintain high standards for clinical documentation and patient outcomes

The Basics You'll Need

Required

• Current PA license (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or PsyD) and willingness to cross license other states.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a licensed therapist
• Experience working with children and/or adolescents
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Must reside within commuting distance of Pittsburgh, PA
• Available on-site a minimum of 3 days per week

Preferred

• Ability to supervise pre-licensed therapists
• Experience in outreach, provider relations, or referral development
• Experience in behavioral health leadership or operations

Why Blackbird is Unique

• Immediate referrals available; guaranteed caseload and patient-facing hours
• Flexible schedule
• Full credentialing services provided
• Clinical development and ongoing trainings
• Excellent administrative support
• Weekly paid clinical consultations
• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Opportunities for career growth

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid life insurance coverage
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Mileage reimbursement and travel stipend

Salary Range $95,000 - $115,000 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 click.appcast.io so we can support you.

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