Psychotherapist - LCSW or LPC - Hybrid in Vienna, Virginia

At Blackbird Health our commitment is to provide precision care, with powerful outcomes for children, adolescents and young adults struggling with social developmental and school related challenges. We believe that our youth deserve the very best care, not only for their physical health, but also their mental health. Through an integrated community-centered care approach, our skilled clinical team delivers exceptional virtual and in-person care across a wide range of specialties. If you're excited to work for a mission driven company that values compassion, dedication and the holistic approach to care, Blackbird Health is a great place to advance your career.

As Blackbird Health is expanding our reach, we are looking for providers to grow with us. Under the direction of the Director, Behavioral Health, the Psychotherapist will efficiently work with children to improve adaptive behaviors in developmental areas such as language, cognition, socialization, play, self-help, and motor skills. Our therapists have a unique opportunity to provide creative interventions in play, art, and music to support the development and growth of the children, adolescents, young adults (2-26 years) and their families. Through collaboration with other specialty providers, this position determines and creates appropriate treatment plans for new and existing Blackbird patients. This is an ideal career opportunity for a caring, highly motivated and mission driven individual seeking to capture ideal professional and personal life balance.

WHY WORK WITH US:

• Hybrid work model
• Comprehensive benefits package; paid time off, medical and dental coverage, 401k (with a company match) and Life Insurance coverage
• Immediate referrals
• Clinician-led leadership team
• Full credentialing services provided - we will take care of everything
• Clinical development and trainings
• Excellent administrative support is provided
• Weekly clinical consultations: this is paid time for all providers
• Explore your career advancement potential by receiving opportunities to grow with tenure
• Supportive work culture
• Blackbird Health is made up of intelligent, humble, compassionate and hardworking people. Joining the ranks means you'll have an automatic network to turn to for best practices, professional development, and opportunities to share your expertise

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide evidence-based psychotherapy services
• Evaluate new clients through biopsychosocial/diagnostic assessments
• Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients
• Create individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances
• Collaborate with other specialty providers (i.e. CRNPs, EF Coaches, Speech therapists) to establish an Integrated Treatment Plan
• Meet with patients regularly to provide counseling, treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary
• Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress
• Involve and advise family members when appropriate
• Refer patients to outside specialists or agencies when necessary
• Maintain thorough records of patient meetings and progress
• Performs other clinical related activities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Active licensure in Virginia as a Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or PsyD is required. Multi-state license in Maryland and Washington DC is desired
• This role is a hybrid opportunity; onsite work out of our Tyson's Corner clinic up to 3 days a week is required. The remainder of your time can be remote.
• Must have flexibility to work a minimum of 15 hours during the evenings and/or weekends, as part of your regular schedule throughout the week

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL:

• Certified to administer the ADOS assessments is preferred
• Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to children and/or adolescence is desired
• Ability to maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations
• Schedule flexibility to work some evenings and weekends
• Up to 3 days, per week, required work onsite in our clinic
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with patients, provider partners and colleagues
• Open to professional and clinical feedback and interested in working in a supporting and collegial clinical environment
• Flexibility to adjust to a dynamic work environment
• Must value operating in a collaborative and cooperative environment
• Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness

*The target range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including licensure, experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations.

FOSTERING AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT:

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’s 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.