Summer Therapist - Contract/1099 Remote/Hybrid Optional

About this role

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 during the summer months. This flexible seasonal opportunity is designed to meet increased 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 and weekend hours

• An opportunity to transition into an ongoing 1099, part-time, or full-time role with Blackbird Health

Fully remote opportunities are available, with optional hybrid and in-person opportunities for clinicians interested in onsite care.

What Makes You, You

Mission-Driven

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

Clinically Excellent

You bring experience using evidence-based therapeutic approaches 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 & Neurodiversity-Informed

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

Collaborative

You thrive in team-based environments and value interdisciplinary partnership, consultation, and shared problem-solving.

Tech-Savvy

You are comfortable utilizing telehealth platforms, EMR systems, Google Workspace, and other virtual communication tools.

Flexible & Patient-Centered

You are available to support patients during 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.

• Utilize…