Summer Therapist - Contract/1099 Remote/Hybrid Optional

Position Summary

Blackbird Health is seeking independently licensed therapists to support our patients over the Summer. This flexible seasonal opportunity is designed to support increased summer 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/weekend hours
• The opportunity to transition into an ongoing 1099, part-time or full-time role with Blackbird Health

Fully remote opportunities are available, with optional hybrid/on-site opportunities for clinicians interested in in-person care.

What Makes You, You

Mission-Driven

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

Clinically Excellent

You are an experienced clinician using evidence-based practices 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 & Neurodiverse-Informed

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

Collaborative

You thrive in team-based environments and value interdisciplinary partnership and consultation.

Tech-Savvy

You are comfortable using telehealth technology, EMR systems, Google Suite, and virtual communication platforms.

Flexible & Patient-Centered

You are willing to support patients during core 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 using evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to patient needs.

Support Family Engagement

Partner with families and caregivers to improve understanding, treatment engagement, and patient progress.

Drive Clinical Outcomes

Monitor patient progress toward goals and adjust treatment planning as clinically appropriate.

Collaborate Across Teams

Work closely with psychiatrists, therapists, intake providers, and administrative teams to support coordinated patient care.

Maintain Clinical Excellence

Complete timely documentation and maintain high clinical standards.