Lead Child and Adolescent Therapist - Sterling, Virginia - LCSW, LPC, LMFT

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 looking for a Lead Child and Adolescent Therapist to join our team as we launch our Sterling, VA clinic. This is not just a clinical role, it's a chance to be a founding member of a brand new market, help shape how Blackbird shows up in the Sterling community, and grow into a leadership position as the team scales. We are offering a sign on bonus for our founding providers. You'll carry a clinical caseload while also serving as an on-the-ground leader for the Sterling location, supporting the clinical culture, collaborating closely with leadership, and helping ensure our patients receive the highest quality of care from day one. Why You'll Love This Role This role is a great fit for clinicians who want: A leadership opportunity in a growing, mission-driven startup The chance to be a founding clinical voice in a brand new market A full-time W-2 position with full benefits and a competitive base salary The ability to grow with Blackbird as Virginia expands A hybrid model with flexibility built in The chance to make a real difference for children, adolescents, and families through integrated, whole-child care Employment Details Full-Time W-2 | 40 hours/week Schedule: Flexible within business needs, with emphasis on after 3pm weekdays and weekends to serve our patient population Work Model: Hybrid — minimum clinical hours onsite at our Sterling location, with remaining hours remote Direct Care Hours: Competitive direct care expectations with dedicated time for leadership, collaboration, and administrative responsibilities Benefits Benefits: Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K with employer match Paid Time Off: Generous PTO plus 11 company holidays Development: Ongoing clinical support, leadership development, and professional growth opportunities What Makes You, You Experienced clinician with a passion for working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families using evidence-based practices A natural leader who is energized by the opportunity to help build and shape a new clinical team Excited to be part of something new, comfortable with some ambiguity and motivated by the opportunity to create structure and culture Skilled in facilitating both in-person and virtual telehealth sessions with strong technical proficiency Proactive problem-solver with strong clinical judgment and excellent communication and documentation abilities Dedicated to high-touch, comprehensive care a true partnership with families and caregivers, not just clinical sessions Collaborative team player who values clinical consultation, feedback, and professional growth How You'll Make an Impact Launch Sterling: Serve as a founding clinical leader for Blackbird's Sterling location, help us show up strong in a new community and build something meaningful from the ground up Deliver High-Quality Therapy: Provide individual evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 2–26), building strong therapeutic relationships through consistent, high-quality care Lead Clinically: Support the clinical culture of the Sterl…