Child and Adolescent Therapist, License Sponsorship - LCSW, LPC, LMFT - Remote

Position Summary

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 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.

We welcome applicants who are independently licensed in any state — we will sponsor licensure in one or more of our operating states so you can hit the ground running with a full caseload.

Employment Options

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

• Compensation:
• LCSW, LPC, LMFT Pay: $45,000 base + $70 / session incentive for completed sessions beyond the 17-hour baseline.
• Hours & Expectations:
• Fully Remote: 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; e.g., Mon–Thu 3–8 PM / 3–9 PM or Fri 3–7 PM).
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO + 11 paid holidays.

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.

The basics you'll need:

• Independently licensed as an LPC, LMFT, or LCSW in at least one U.S. state
• Willingness to obtain licensure in one or more of Blackbird's operating states (we cover the cost)
• Possess one (1) year of experience providing individual, direct care therapy to children and adolescent patients
• Have one (1) year of experience working in a telehealth or virtual setting
• Own your own phone, computer, and high-speed internet
• Flexibility to work during Blackbird's core after-school hours: after 3pm ET during the week and/or weekends

Why Blackbird is unique:

• Licensure sponsorship — we invest in expanding your license footprint at no cost to you
• Immediate patient referrals with guaranteed caseload — start seeing patients right away
• Flexible scheduling within business needs — set your own hours with emphasis on after-school and weekend availability
• Full administrative support — we handle credentialing, billing, insurance, and EMR so you can focus on clinical care
• Paid weekly clinical consultation — ongoing support and skill development built into your schedule
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Career growth opportunities with increasing responsibilities and leadership pathways as you grow with us

Blackbird Health is made up of intelligent, humble, compassionate and hardworking people. Joining the ranks means you'll have an automatic network to turn to for best practices, professional development, and opportunities to share your expertise.