Child and Adolescent Therapist

Blackbird Health; Centreville (VA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off + 11 holidays

Clinical consultation and peer support

Job summary

Blackbird Health in Centreville, VA is seeking Therapists to provide high-quality virtual and in-person therapy for children and adolescents. The role involves building meaningful relationships with young patients and their families while delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.

Several employment options are available, including 1099 Contractor, W2 Part-Time, and W2 Full-Time, each offering varying pay and benefits. Join a collaborative team that positively impacts 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 on weekdays and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality virtual and in-person therapy.
• Build relationships with patients and families.
• Support engagement in treatment and educate families.

Skills

Experience with children and adolescent patients

Passion for family-centered care

Experience in telehealth or virtual setting

Education

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

Job description

About Blackbird Health

Blackbird Health is clinician‑founder and owned, dedicated to providing the best care for children. We deliver virtual and in‑person mental health services across Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New Jersey, and are expanding into new markets in 2026.

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 shaping the future of pediatric mental health care.

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, 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 Centreville, VA team and provide therapy services to children, adolescents, and young adults ages 2–26, and their caregivers.

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

Salary Range: $40,000 – $105,000 USD

Fostering an Inclusive Environment

Blackbird is committed to cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging. We welcome diverse perspectives in terms of education, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Blackbird Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.