Child and Adolescent Therapist

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, New Jersey & Maryland—and we’re growing into new markets in 2027. 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, New Jersey & Maryland—and we’re growing into new markets in 2027. 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!

ABOUT THIS ROLE

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 Gaithersburg, MD 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 OPTIONS

1099 Contractor | LCSWC, LCPC, LCMFT Pay: $90-$100 per session Minimum 8 hrs/week | All Core hours: after 3pm weekdays and/or weekends Set your own pace and caseload W2 Part-Time (20 hrs/week) | LCSWC, LCPC, LCMFT, or LMSW LCSW, LPC, LMFT Pay: $55,000 base + $80/session beyond base caseload LMSW, SiSW Pay: $40,000 base + $65/session beyond base caseload 20 hours per week, (17 direct care hours) | All Core hours: after 3pm weekdays and/or weekends Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO + 11 holidays W2 Full-Time | LCSWC, LCPC, LCMFT, or LMSW (Select Markets & Limited Availability) Pay: $85,000-$90,000 40 hours per week, (32 direct care hours) | Minimum of 20 Core hours: after 3pm weekdays and/or weekends Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO + 11 holidays, life insurance, short term and long term disability

WHY BLACKBIRD & YOUR IMPACT

Do the work you trained for — we handle credentialing, billing, insurance, and EMR so you can focus entirely on your patients Start seeing patients immediately — a guaranteed caseload means no waiting, no hustle, just care Grow as a clinician — paid weekly clinical consultation and peer support are built into your schedule, not bolted on Be 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 of Join a team that has your back — collaborative, mission-driven clinicians who are shaping the future of pediatric mental health care together

WHO YOU ARE

Active Maryland license: LCSWC, LCPC, LCMFT, or LMSW 1+ year of experience with children and adolescent patients 1+ year of telehealth or virtual setting experience Available after #J-18808-Ljbffr Blackbird Health