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Blackbird Health · 4 hours ago

Child and Adolescent Therapist - LCSW, LPC, LMFT - Hybrid

Vienna, Virginia

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$85K/yr - $90K/yr

Blackbird Health is a clinician-founded organization dedicated to providing high-quality mental health services for children and young adults. As a Child and Adolescent Therapist, you will deliver evidence-based therapy, build meaningful relationships with patients, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.

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Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based psychotherapy services by meeting with patients regularly to provide counseling and individualized treatment

Conduct biopsychosocial/diagnostic assessments for new clients

Spend the necessary time with patients and families to truly understand their experiences, educate them about therapeutic approaches, and provide ongoing support

Establish positive, trusting rapport that keeps patients engaged in their care journey

Monitor patient progress against care goals, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to ensure positive outcomes

Conduct ongoing assessments and ensure patients are making meaningful progress in their therapeutic journey

Work closely with other specialty providers (PMHNPs, OT, SLP) to establish Integrated Treatment Plans that address the whole child

Involve and advise family members or outside specialists when appropriate

Maintain thorough records of patient meetings and progress

Strive for the highest clinical and technical quality in all aspects of your work

Comply with minimum clinical time expectations per week after onboarding and acclimation to the role

Qualification

LCSWLPCLMFTPsychotherapyDevelopmentally InformedNeurodiverse-InformedResourcefulnessTeam CollaborationCommunication SkillsGrowth-Oriented

Required

Active licensure in Virginia as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PsyD/PhD)

Flexibility to work a minimum of 15 hours per week during our peak 'after school hours' defined as after 4pm ET during the week or any time on weekends

Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to children and/or adolescents

Skilled in delivering effective psychotherapy across developmental stages and neurodiverse populations

Ability to build meaningful connections with patients and families

Proactive and resourceful in clinical work

Ability to monitor patient progress against care goals and adjust treatment plans as necessary

Ability to collaborate with other specialty providers to establish Integrated Treatment Plans