Child and Adolescent Therapist

Blackbird Health; Burke (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with match

PTO plus 11 holidays

Paid weekly clinical consultation and peer support

Job summary

Blackbird Health in Burke, VA is seeking a dedicated Therapist to deliver high-quality virtual and in-person therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults. The role involves building meaningful relationships with patients and families while working with an interdisciplinary team to provide compassionate care.

Multiple employment options are available including 1099 contractor and W2 part-time or full-time positions, all with competitive pay and benefits. Join us to make a significant impact in pediatric mental health care.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience with children and adolescent patients.
• 1+ year of telehealth or virtual setting experience.
• Available after 3pm ET weekdays and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality virtual and in-person therapy to patients.
• Support engagement in treatment and educate families on therapeutic approaches.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to provide compassionate care.

Skills

Experience with children and adolescent patients

Telehealth or virtual setting experience

Effective communication and relationship-building skills

Education

Active Virginia license: LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LSW

Job description

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 Burke, VA 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 | LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LMSW, SiSW

LCSW, LPC, LMFT Pay: $90–$100 per session

LSW Pay: $75–$85 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) | LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LMSW, SiSW

LCSW, LPC, LMFT Pay: $50,000 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 | LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LSW

LCSW, LPC, LMFT Pay: $85,000–$90,000

• 40 hours per week, (30 direct care hours) | 15 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 Virginia license: LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LSW
• 1+ year of experience with children and adolescent patients
• 1+ year of telehealth or virtual setting experience
• Available after 3pm ET weekdays and/or weekends
• Passion for family‑centered, high‑touch care

EEO Statement

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 [e-mail] so we can support you.