Child and Adolescent Therapist - LSW, LAPC, MFT

Blackbird Health; Allison Park (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

PTO + holidays

Job summary

Blackbird Health is seeking an Associate / Provisionally Licensed Therapist to provide therapy for children, adolescents, young adults, and caregivers with full supervision and admin support. You’ll work on-site with an interdisciplinary team and gain clinical hours toward independent licensure.

We offer W2 full-time or part-time options, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, PTO and holidays, plus supervision.

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania license: LSW, LAPC, or pre-licensed candidate working toward independent licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT).
• 1+ year of experience with children and adolescent patients.
• Committed to 100% onsite attendance for clinical supervision and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, young adults, and their caregivers with full clinical supervision and administrative support provided by Blackbird.
• Work on-site alongside an interdisciplinary team while receiving dedicated clinical hours toward independent licensure and delivering impactful care.

Skills

Child therapy

Adolescent therapy

On-site collaboration

Licensing process

Job description

Child and Adolescent Therapist - LSW, LAPC, MFT

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!

Position Summary

As an Associate / Provisionally Licensed Therapist at Blackbird Health, you’ll deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, young adults, and their caregivers with full clinical supervision and administrative support provided by Blackbird.

Working on-site alongside an interdisciplinary team, you’ll receive dedicated clinical hours toward independent licensure while delivering impactful care to young patients and their families.

Employment Options

W2 Full-Time (Provisionally Licensed FTE) | LSW, LAPC, MFT-Intern

• Workload: 36 hours of scheduled clinical availability supporting 28 completed direct care hours/week.
• Shift Schedules: 4-day workweek options including 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM or 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM (4 days/week).
• Core Hours: Minimum of 20 Core hours/week during peak evening periods (after 3:00 PM weekdays).
• Benefits & Supervision: Full clinical supervision included, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO + 11 paid holidays.

W2 Part-Time (Provisionally Licensed PT) | LSW, LAPC

• Compensation:
• LSW Pay: $40,000 base + $65 / session incentive for completed sessions beyond the 17-hour baseline.
• LAPC Pay: $35,000 base + $65 / session incentive for completed sessions beyond base.
• 100% Onsite (Flex): 20 contracted hours per week (17 completed direct care hours).
• Core Schedule: All 20 hours anchored in peak core windows (after 3:00 PM weekdays and/or weekends).
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO + 11 paid holidays, and clinical supervision.

1099 Contractor | LSW

• Compensation (Flat-Rate PA): $70.00 flat rate per completed clinical session.
• Minimum Commitment: 10 open patient-care hours/week to achieve a baseline minimum of 8 completed clinical hours/week.
• Core Requirement: All available hours anchored during peak core windows (after 3:00 PM weekdays and/or weekends).

Who You Are

• Active Pennsylvania license: LSW, LAPC, or pre-licensed candidate working toward independent licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT).
• 1+ year of experience with children and adolescent patients.
• Committed to 100% onsite attendance for clinical supervision and team collaboration.

Salary Range

$35,000 - $85,000 USD

To raise the standard of pediatric mental health care through accurate understanding and precise treatment that reflect how each child’s brain, body, and behavior work together.

“It's so rare to find comprehensive care like this---from testing to therapy to med management (and more)--all in one place. In addition, the school advocacy support we receive is unprecedented. We no longer feel like we are managing things alone.”

Fostering an inclusive environment:

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.

As set forth in Blackbird Health’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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