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Summer Therapist - Contract/1099 (Remote/Hybrid Optional)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Active unrestricted license in at least one U.S. state
  • Independently licensed as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or PsyD/PhD
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children and adolescents
  • Minimum of 1 year of telehealth or virtual care experience

Responsibilities

  • Deliver individual telehealth therapy sessions for youth ages 2–26 using evidence-based approaches
  • Partner with families and caregivers to improve understanding, treatment engagement, and patient progress
  • Monitor patient progress toward goals and adjust treatment planning as clinically appropriate
  • Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, intake providers, and administrative teams to support coordinated patient care and maintain timely documentation

Key facts

Other skills

  • Video Conferencing
  • Compassion
  • Technical Acumen
  • Professionalism
  • Adaptability
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Reliability

About the company

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Blackbird Health

A mental health practice for kids and young adults struggling with social, developmental, and school-related challenges. We are dedicated to achieving better outcomes, faster, by taking the trial and error out of diagnosis and treatment.

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Company size2 - 10

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Job description

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, and New Jersey—and we’re growing into new markets in 2026.

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

Blackbird Health is seeking independently licensed therapists to support our patients over the Summer. This flexible seasonal opportunity is designed to support increased summer patient demand, with a focus on after-school, evening, and weekend virtual therapy availability.

As a Summer Therapist, you will provide evidence-based telehealth therapy services to children, adolescents, and young adults while working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary pediatric behavioral health team.

This role is ideal for clinicians seeking:

  • Supplemental summer income
  • Flexible remote work
  • Evening/weekend hours
  • The opportunity to transition into an ongoing 1099, part-time or full-time role with Blackbird Health

Fully remote opportunities are available, with optional hybrid/on-site opportunities for clinicians interested in in-person care.

What Makes You, You

Mission-Driven

You are passionate about transforming behavioral health for youth and committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate therapeutic care.

Clinically Excellent

You are an experienced clinician using evidence-based practices with children, adolescents, young adults, and families.

Relationship-Focused

You excel at building meaningful therapeutic relationships and creating safe, engaging environments for patients and caregivers.

Developmentally & Neurodiverse-Informed

You are skilled in supporting patients across developmental stages and neurodiverse presentations.

Collaborative

You thrive in team-based environments and value interdisciplinary partnership and consultation.

Tech-Savvy

You are comfortable using telehealth technology, EMR systems, Google Suite, and virtual communication platforms.

Flexible & Patient-Centered

You are willing to support patients during core evening and weekend hours when families need care most.

How You'll Make an Impact

Deliver High-Quality Therapy

Provide individual telehealth therapy sessions for youth ages 2–26 using evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to patient needs.

Support Family Engagement

Partner with families and caregivers to improve understanding, treatment engagement, and patient progress.

Drive Clinical Outcomes

Monitor patient progress toward goals and adjust treatment planning as clinically appropriate.

Collaborate Across Teams

Work closely with psychiatrists, therapists, intake providers, and administrative teams to support coordinated patient care.

Maintain Clinical Excellence

Complete timely documentation and maintain high-quality clinical records and patient communication.

The Basics You'll Need

  • Independently licensed as one of the following:
    • LPC
    • LCSW
    • LMFT
    • PsyD/PhD
    • LSW
    • LMSW
  • Active unrestricted license in at least one U.S. state
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children and adolescent populations
  • Minimum of 1 year of telehealth or virtual care experience preferred
  • Reliable phone, computer, and high-speed internet connection
  • Availability for a minimum of 8 hours weekly during core hours:
    • Monday–Friday after 3:00 PM ET
    • Weekends between 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM ET

Why Blackbird is Unique

  • Immediate referrals available
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Fully remote opportunities
  • Optional hybrid/in-person opportunities in select markets
  • Weekly paid clinical consultations
  • Full credentialing support provided
  • Administrative support so you can focus on clinical care
  • Professional liability insurance coverage
  • No-show and late cancellation reimbursement
  • Collaborative and supportive clinical culture

Compensation

$70–$100/hour depending on licensure, experience, and market.

Potential for Ongoing Employment

Providers participating in the Summer Core Hours Program may be considered for ongoing part-time or full-time opportunities with Blackbird Health following the summer program based on performance, scheduling availability, and organizational needs.

Salary Range
$70$100 USD

Join us!

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 recruiting@blackbirdhealth.com so we can support you.

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