Blackbird Health·Sterling, Virginia
Provide high-quality virtual and in-person therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults aged 2-26 and their caregivers. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care focusing on the interaction of brain, body, and behavior.
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!
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 Sterling, VA team and provide therapy services to children, adolescents, and young adults ages 2–26, as well as the caregivers who support them.
you’ll select your license type and preferred arrangement in the application.
Employment options: 1099 Contractor | LCSW, LPC, LMFT
Lcsw, lpc, lmft pay: $90-$100 per session
W2 Part-Time (20 hrs/week) | LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LMSW, SiSW
Lcsw, lpc, lmft pay: $50,000 base + $80/session beyond base caseload
W2 Full-Time | LCSW, LPC, LMFT (Select Markets & Limited Availability)
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
Salary Range: $40,000—$105,000 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.”
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.
Our patient support team is busy helping children and families, please do not call or email them about your application — this helps us process your application more efficiently.
Must hold an active Virginia license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LSW) and have at least one year of experience with pediatric patients and telehealth. Availability after 3pm ET on weekdays and/or weekends is required.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Virginia commonly draw steady demand as agencies and treatment programs look for clinicians who can support counseling, care coordination, and recovery services. These positions are competitive because a valid CSAC license is required, while a psychology or counseling degree and treatment-industry experience are preferred; benefits often include PTO and health-related coverage. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and confirm your licensure details before applying.
