Child and Adolescent Therapist

Blackbird Health; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 105,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with match

PTO + 11 holidays

Job summary

Blackbird Health is looking for a Therapist to provide high-quality evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults in Dallas. The role allows for both virtual and in-person therapy, with opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

Applicants should have experience with young patients and possess an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT license in Pennsylvania. Flexible hours and a supportive work environment are provided, allowing clinicians to focus on patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience with children and adolescent patients.
• LCSW, LPC, or LMFT license in Pennsylvania required.
• Availability after 3 PM ET on weekdays and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based therapy to young patients and their caregivers.
• Build meaningful relationships and support engagement in treatment.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to impact patients' lives.

Skills

Experience with children and adolescent patients

Telehealth or virtual setting experience

LCSW, LPC, or LMFT license

Family-centered care passion

Job description

Blackbird Health is a clinician‑founded, owned, and operated mental health provider dedicated to delivering high‑quality virtual and in‑person therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults across Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New Jersey. The organization believes that exceptional care for children starts with building an exceptional team, and it is expanding into additional markets in 2026.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

As a Therapist at Blackbird Health, you will provide evidence‑based therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults ages 2–26 and their caregivers. You will build meaningful relationships, support engagement in treatment, and educate families on therapeutic approaches that foster long‑term progress. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young patients and their families.

EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS

W2 Part‑Time (20 hrs/week) | LCSW, LPC, LMFT

• Pay: $45,000 base + $70 per session beyond the base caseload.
• 20 hours per week (17 direct‑care hours); core hours: after 3 pm weekdays and/or weekends.
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO + 11 holidays.

W2 Full‑Time | LCSW, LPC, LMFT

• Pay: $85,000–$90,000.
• 40 hours per week (30 direct‑care hours); core hours: 15 hours after 3 pm 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 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.
• Be part of something bigger — each session helps a child find footing, a family breathe easier, and a young person discover their potential.
• Join a team that has your back — collaborative, mission‑driven clinicians shaping the future of pediatric mental health care together.

WHO YOU ARE

• LCSW, LPC, or LMFT license in Pennsylvania required (licensure sponsorship available).
• At least 1 year of experience with children and adolescent patients.
• At least 1 year of telehealth or virtual setting experience.
• Availability after 3 pm ET weekdays and/or weekends.
• Passion for family‑centered, high‑touch care.

Salary Range: $45,000 USD – $105,000 USD.

FOSTERING AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT

Blackbird is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and belonging and welcomes the unique contributions of employees and applicants of all backgrounds. 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 [e-mail].