Director, Behavioral Health

Blackbird Health; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Diversity and inclusion culture

Job summary

Blackbird Health is seeking a Director of Behavioral Health to strategically lead our pediatric and adolescent behavioral health network. This 100% remote leadership role reports to Clinical Leadership and oversees regional clinical managers and therapists across active markets, building scalable protocols and improving provider efficiency.

You will ensure supervision eligibility (PA LCSW), drive evidence-based, outcome-driven care, and partner across operations, talent, IT, and quality to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Active PA LCSW license and ability to provide clinical supervision.
• 5+ years of clinical operations leadership in behavioral health.
• Experience managing managers and multi-site teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead remote regional clinical managers and therapists across multiple markets.
• Develop scalable clinical protocols and measure outcomes.
• Improve provider caseloads and scheduling to optimize access.
• Ensure compliance with state regulatory standards and quality initiatives.

Skills

Executive leadership

Coaching managers

Integrated care

Data-driven operations

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field

PA LCSW license

Job description

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 our Director of Behavioral Health, you will step into a pivotal leadership role designed to elevate the standard of care across our pediatric and adolescent behavioral health network. Reporting to Clinical Leadership, you will own the administrative and clinical oversight of our expanding therapy teams, bridging the gap between high-level operational strategy and everyday clinical excellence.In this 100% remote role, you will lead regional clinical managers and therapists across our active markets. You'll build scalable clinical protocols, optimize provider caseloads, and foster an environment where clinicians thrive.This role requires an active Pennsylvania LCSW and the ability to provide clinical supervision. If you're passionate about integrated care, outcome-driven therapy, and coaching clinical teams to perform at their best, you'll find a natural home here.

What Makes You, You

• Proven Executive & Clinical Leader: You bring 5+ years of progressive clinical leadership experience (Manager, Associate Director, or Director level) within a behavioral health setting.
• Manager of Managers: You have direct experience supervising, coaching, and developing clinical site managers and supervisors, not just direct-care clinicians.
• Integrated Care Champion: You have a deep commitment to multi-disciplinary care, evidence-based pediatric and adolescent interventions, and outcome-driven therapeutic practices.
• Cross-Functional Collaborator: You excel at partnering across Clinical Operations, Talent Acquisition, IT, and Quality to drive therapist hiring, smooth onboarding, and long-term retention.
• Data-Driven Operations Leader: You comfortably use outcome measures, productivity benchmarks, and scheduling metrics to support clinicians and optimize patient access.
• Compliance & Quality Specialist: You maintain a strong understanding of state behavioral health regulatory requirements, clinical protocols, and quality improvement frameworks.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead & Support Remote Clinical Teams: You will manage regional clinical managers and a multi-state team of W2 and 1099 psychotherapists (LPC, LCSW, LMFTs), providing regular 1:1 performance coaching, group supervision, and clinical mentoring.
• Drive Integrated & Outcome-Based Care: You will collaborate across Medical Services and Clinical Leadership to establish evidence-based treatment protocols, standardize clinical documentation, and measure changes in client quality of life resulting from care.
• Optimize Access & Retention: You will partner closely with Clinical Managers and Talent Acquisition to support therapist recruitment, streamline onboarding, and optimize schedule capacity so clinicians meet caseload goals without burnout.
• Maintain Quality & Regulatory Standards: You will oversee continuous quality improvement initiatives, ensuring all clinical workflows and regional delivery models comply with state regulations across our active markets.

The Basics You’ll Need

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or a related field.
• Active, unrestricted clinical license to practice psychotherapy in PA as an LCSW
• 5+ years of clinical operations leadership experience in a behavioral health setting, with proven depth as a Manager, Associate Director, or Director.
• Experience managing managers: Proven track record of leading, coaching, and evaluating clinical site managers/supervisors.
• Direct clinical background with a dedicated focus on pediatric, adolescent, and family mental health.
• Demonstrated ability to build, scale, and retain multi-site or remote therapist teams in a growing environment.

Nice to Have

• Dual licensure across multiple Blackbird active markets (PA, VA, NJ, MD).
• Experience leading hybrid operations (balancing remote telehealth and on-the-ground clinic sites).
• Background in developing formal clinical onboarding frameworks and continuing education tracks.
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Career growth opportunities within a scaling healthcare organization
• Supportive, clinician-first work culture and diverse leadership team

Salary Range

$110,000 - $130,000 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.

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