Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Contract - Remote

This is a fully remote position. Qualified candidates can live and work anywhere in the United States as long as you have an active Pennsylvania or Virginia LPC, LCSW or LMFT license in these states.

At Blackbird Health, our commitment is to provide precision care, with powerful outcomes for children, adolescents, and young adults struggling with social developmental and school-related challenges. We believe that our youth deserve the very best care, not only for their physical health but also their mental health. Through an integrated community-centered care approach, our skilled clinical team delivers exceptional virtual and in-person care across a wide range of specialties. If you're excited to work for a mission-driven company that values compassion, dedication, and a holistic approach to care, Blackbird Health is a great place to advance your career.

Blackbird Health is looking for a Contract Licensed Psychotherapist to join our team of professionals.

Under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health, the Psychotherapist efficiently and accurately provides evidence-based psychotherapy services. Through collaboration with other specialty providers, this position determines and creates appropriate treatment plans for new and existing Blackbird patients.

WHY WORK WITH US
? Immediate referrals available
? Flexible schedule
? Clinician-led leadership team
? Full credentialing services provided - we will take care of everything
? Clinical development and trainings
? Excellent administrative support is provided
? Weekly clinical consultations: this is paid time for all providers
? Supportive work culture
? 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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
? Provide evidence-based psychotherapy services
? Evaluate new clients through biopsychosocial/diagnostic assessments
? Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients
? Create individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances
? Collaborate with other specialty providers (i.e. CRNPs, EF Coaches, Speech therapists) to establish an Integrated Treatment Plan
? Meet with patients to provide counseling treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary
? Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress
? Involve and advise family members when appropriate
? Refer patients to outside specialists or agencies when necessary
? Maintain thorough records of patient meetings and progress
? Performs other clinical-related activities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS: ? Active Virginia license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD) ? Experience working with children and families ? We are seeking therapists who can work between 4pm and 9pm EST on weekdays and any hours between 8am and 7pm EST on weekends. This role is perfect for professionals looking for flexible, remote work opportunities ? Available to work a minimum of 5 patient-facing hours per week

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL:
? Experience working with children and families preferred
? Ability to maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations
? Outstanding communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with patients, provider partners and colleagues
? Open to professional and clinical feedback and interested in working in a supporting and collegial clinical environment
? Must value operating in a collaborative and cooperative environment
? Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness

This is a remote position

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.