Child and Adolescent Therapist - Diagnostic Evaluator - Hybrid

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.

As a Child and Adolescent Therapist - Diagnostic Evaluator at Blackbird Health, you'll play an essential role in conducting comprehensive neurodevelopmental diagnostic evaluations that help families fully understand their child's needs. You'll also provide direct care therapy to clients as part of your clinical responsibilities. Under the direction of the Director of Clinical Evaluations, you'll conduct diagnostic evaluations, develop detailed diagnostic reports including service needs and recommendations, and provide compassionate diagnostic feedback to individuals and their caregivers.

Working alongside an interdisciplinary team, you'll be empowered to make a tangible difference in the lives of young patients and their families by providing the clarity and understanding they need to access the right support.

• Mission-Driven:
  You are passionate about helping families understand their children and committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate diagnostic services that lead to meaningful support.
• Clinically Excellent:
  You are an experienced clinician with ample knowledge of both typical and atypical development. You utilize and implement evidence-based practices related to assessment and diagnosis, striving for the highest clinical and technical quality in everything you do.
• Relationship-Focused:
  You excel at building meaningful connections with patients and families during the evaluation process. You understand that receiving a diagnosis can be emotional, and you provide education and support with empathy and clarity.
• Developmentally & Neurodiverse-Informed:
  You are skilled in conducting evaluations across developmental stages and neurodiverse populations, tailoring your approach to meet each patient and family where they are.
• Collaborative:
  You thrive in team-based environments and love engaging with other healthcare professionals and families to deliver integrated, comprehensive care. You appreciate the value of operating in a collaborative and cooperative environment.
• Growth-Oriented:
  You are open to feedback and eager to learn and grow in a supportive clinical community where best practices and professional development are prioritized.
• Detail-Oriented & Organized:
  You show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness in managing your schedule and completing thorough, timely documentation.

• Conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations:
  Lead neurodevelopmental diagnostic evaluations including autism spectrum assessments (ADOS 2, ASRS, CARS), analyze and interpret data, and write detailed evaluation reports that provide families with clear understanding and actionable recommendations. Training provided for interested candidates.
• Provide direct care:
  See direct care therapy clients as part of your clinical responsibilities, delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
• Provide compassionate feedback:
  Deliver diagnostic feedback to clients and caregivers after evaluations, ensuring they understand findings and feel supported in next steps.
• Collaborate for integrated care:
  Communicate with team members during the evaluation process as needed. Participate in weekly department and team meetings, sharing client needs with the treatment team and providing feedback and consultation to treatment members.
• Support access to services:
  Provide written requests for…