Summer Therapist - Contract/1099 Remote/Hybrid Optional

About this role

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About Blackbird Health</strong></p> <p></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Join us and help change mental health care for children for the better!</p></div><h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Position Summary</span></h2> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This role is ideal for clinicians seeking:</span></p> <ul data-spread="false"> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Supplemental summer income</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Flexible remote work</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Evening and weekend hours</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">An opportunity to transition into an ongoing 1099, part-time, or full-time role with Blackbird Health</span></li> </ul> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fully remote opportunities are available, with optional hybrid and in-person opportunities for clinicians interested in onsite care.</span></p> <div><hr></div> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;">What Makes You, You</span></h2> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mission-Driven</span></h3> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You are passionate about transforming behavioral health for youth and committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Clinically Excellent</span></h3> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You bring experience using evidence-based therapeutic approaches with children, adolescents, young adults, and families.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Relationship-Focused</span></h3> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You excel at building meaningful therapeutic relationships and creating safe, engaging environments for patients and caregivers.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Developmentally & Neurodiversity-Informed</span></h3> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You are skilled in supporting patients across developmental stages and neurodiverse presentations.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Collaborative</span></h3> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You thrive in team-based environments and value interdisciplinary partnership, consultation, and shared problem-solving.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tech-Savvy</span></h3> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You are comfortable utilizing telehealth platforms, EMR systems, Google Workspace, and other virtual communication tools.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Flexible & Patient-Centered</span></h3> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">You are available to support patients during evening and weekend hours when families need care most.</span></p> <div><hr></div> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;">How You'll Make an Impact</span></h2> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Deliver High-Quality Therapy</span></h3> <ul data-spread="false"> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Provide individual telehealth therapy sessions for youth ages 2–26.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Utilize…