Child and Adolescent Therapist — Frederick, Maryland LCSW-C, LCPC, LCMFT

Position Summary

Blackbird Health is looking for a Child and Adolescent Therapist to join our team as we launch our Frederick, MD clinic. This is not just a clinical role, it's a chance to be a founding member of a brand new market, help shape how Blackbird shows up in the Frederick community, and grow into a leadership position as the team scales. We are offering a sign on bonus for our founding providers. 

Why You'll Love This Role

This role is a great fit for clinicians who want:

• The chance to be a founding clinical voice in a brand new market
• A full-time W-2 position with full benefits and a competitive base salary
• The ability to grow with Blackbird as Maryland expands
• A hybrid model with flexibility built in
• The chance to make a real difference for children, adolescents, and families through integrated, whole-child care

Employment Details

Full-Time W-2 | 40 hours/week

• Schedule: Flexible within business needs, with emphasis on after 3pm weekdays and weekends to serve our patient population
• Work Model: Hybrid — minimum clinical hours onsite at our Frederick location, with remaining hours remote
• Direct Care Hours: Competitive direct care expectations with dedicated time for administrative responsibilities

Benefits

• Benefits: Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K with employer match
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO plus 11 company holidays
• Development: Ongoing clinical support, leadership development, and professional growth opportunities

What Makes You, You

• Experienced clinician with a passion for working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families using evidence-based practices
• Excited to be part of something new, comfortable with some ambiguity
• Skilled in facilitating both in-person and virtual telehealth sessions with strong technical proficiency
• Proactive problem-solver with strong clinical judgment and excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Dedicated to high-touch, comprehensive care a true partnership with families and caregivers, not just clinical sessions
• Collaborative team player who values clinical consultation, feedback, and professional growth

How You'll Make an Impact

• Launch Frederick: Serve as a founding clinician for Blackbird's Frederick location, help us show up strong in a new community and build something meaningful from the ground up
• Deliver High-Quality Therapy: Provide individual evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 2–26), building strong therapeutic relationships through consistent, high-quality care
• Drive Patient Progress: Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans based on ongoing assessment of patient progress
• Collaborate for Integrated Care: Work closely with PMHNPs, OT, SLP, and other specialty providers to deliver whole-child care
• Maintain Clinical Excellence: Maintain thorough, timely clinical documentation and patient records
• Partner with Families: Involve and advise family members and outside specialists when appropriate

The Basics You'll Need

• Independently licensed as a LCSW-C, LCPC, or LCMFT in Maryland
• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing individual, direct care therapy to children and adolescent patients
• Experience in a telehealth or virtual setting
• Flexibility to work during Blackbird's core after-school hours: after 3pm ET during the week and/or weekends
• Enthusiasm for being part of a new market launch — this is a unique opportunity for the right person

Position Summary

Blackbird Health is looking for a Child and Adolescent Therapist to join our team as we launch our Frederick, MD clinic. This is not just a clinical role, it's a chance to be a founding member of a brand new market, help shape how Blackbird shows up in the Frederick community, and grow into a leadership position as the team scales. We are offering a sign on bonus for our founding providers. 

Why You'll Love This Role

This role is a great fit for clinicians who want:

• The chance to be a founding clinical voice in a brand new market
• A full-time W-2 position with full benefits and a competitive base salary
• The ability to grow with Blackbird as Maryland expands
• A hybrid model with flexibility built in
• The chance to make a real difference for children, adolescents, and families through integrated, whole-child care

Employment Details

Full-Time W-2 | 40 hours/week

• Schedule: Flexible within business needs, with emphasis on after 3pm weekdays and weekends to serve our patient population
• Work Model: Hybrid — minimum clinical hours onsite at our Frederick location, with remaining hours remote
• Direct Care Hours: Competitive direct care expectations with dedicated time for administrative responsibilities

Benefits

• Benefits: Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K with employer match
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO plus 11 company holidays
• Development: Ongoing clinical support, leadership development, and professional growth opportunities

What Makes You, You

• Experienced clinician with a passion for working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families using evidence-based practices
• Excited to be part of something new, comfortable with some ambiguity
• Skilled in facilitating both in-person and virtual telehealth sessions with strong technical proficiency
• Proactive problem-solver with strong clinical judgment and excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Dedicated to high-touch, comprehensive care a true partnership with families and caregivers, not just clinical sessions
• Collaborative team player who values clinical consultation, feedback, and professional growth

How You'll Make an Impact

• Launch Frederick: Serve as a founding clinician for Blackbird's Frederick location, help us show up strong in a new community and build something meaningful from the ground up
• Deliver High-Quality Therapy: Provide individual evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 2–26), building strong therapeutic relationships through consistent, high-quality care
• Drive Patient Progress: Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans based on ongoing assessment of patient progress
• Collaborate for Integrated Care: Work closely with PMHNPs, OT, SLP, and other specialty providers to deliver whole-child care
• Maintain Clinical Excellence: Maintain thorough, timely clinical documentation and patient records
• Partner with Families: Involve and advise family members and outside specialists when appropriate

The Basics You'll Need

• Independently licensed as a LCSW-C, LCPC, or LCMFT in Maryland
• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing individual, direct care therapy to children and adolescent patients
• Experience in a telehealth or virtual setting
• Flexibility to work during Blackbird's core after-school hours: after 3pm ET during the week and/or weekends
• Enthusiasm for being part of a new market launch — this is a unique opportunity for the right person