Child and Adolescent Therapist VA License - LCSW, LPC, LMFT - Contract/1099

Child and Adolescent Therapist VA License - LCSW, LPC, LMFT - Contract/1099 Remote 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. Position Summary As an independently licensed mental health therapist at Blackbird Health, you’ll play an essential role in delivering high‑quality virtual therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults. You’ll build meaningful connections with patients to support their engagement in treatment, spend the necessary time with patients and families to understand their needs, educate them about therapeutic approaches, and provide ongoing support. You’ll ensure patients are making progress against their care goals while delivering effective psychotherapy practice across developmental and neurodiverse populations. Working alongside an interdisciplinary team, you’ll be empowered to make a tangible difference in the lives of young patients and their families. This remote role supports our patients’ needs for afterschool, evening and weekend direct care through virtual telehealth therapy sessions. What makes you, you: Mission‑Driven: Passionate about transforming behavioral health for youth and committed to delivering high‑quality, compassionate therapeutic care. Clinically Excellent: Experienced clinician using evidence‑based practices with a passion for working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families. Relationship‑Focused: Excels at building meaningful connections with patients and families, taking the time to understand their needs, provide education, and create a trusting therapeutic relationship that supports engagement in treatment. Developmentally & Neurodiverse‑Informed: Skilled in delivering effective psychotherapy across developmental stages and neurodiverse populations, tailoring your approach to meet each patient where they are. Collaborative: Thrives in team‑based environments and loves engaging 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 systems and other virtual platforms to deliver seamless telehealth care. Flexible & Patient‑Centered: Willing to go the extra mile when working with families, with the flexibility and willingness to reschedule with patients when needed. How you’ll make an impact: Deliver High‑Quality Therapy: Lead individual 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 weekly clinical consultations to enhance your clinical skills and receive feedback and support. Maintain Clinical Excellence: Maintain thorough patient records and documentation. Strive for the highest clinical and technical quality in all aspects of your work. The basics you’ll need: Independently licensed as a LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or PsyD/PhD in Virginia 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 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. on weekends Why Blackbird is unique: Immediate referrals available; guaranteed caseload and patient‑facing hours Flexible schedule – set your own hours Full credentialing services provided – we will take care of everything Clinical development and trainings Excellent administrative support – focus on the clinical work and we will take care of the rest Weekly clinical consultations: this is paid time for all providers Fully remote – options for hybrid if the provider chooses to be onsite Professional liability insurance Salary Range

$85 – $95 USD

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