Behavioral Health Department Manager
Blackbird Health
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At Blackbird, we envision a world where every child receives the care and support they need to thrive—emotionally, socially, and developmentally. That’s why we're transforming how pediatric mental health is assessed and treated, so we can make world-class care available in local communities.
Our whole-child diagnostic approach reveals the full story behind each child’s challenges, allowing us to address both the symptoms and their underlying causes. This leads to precise treatment sequenced in the right way to achieve meaningful outcomes that last.
Currently, we provide virtual and in-person mental health services, including comprehensive evaluations, medication- management and therapy, across Pennsylvania and Virginia with plans to expand to new markets in 2025.
Position Summary:
As a Blackbird Behavioral Health Department Manager, you will provide leadership for a behavioral health team while also delivering excellent clinical care to your own caseload of patients. You'll oversee day-to-day clinical operations across our Fort Washington and Exton, PA clinic locations, supervise therapists to ensure quality standards are met, and support staff development through training and ongoing education. You'll support clinicians in achieving productivity goals, facilitate PTO coordination, resolve patient and family questions, collaborate with HR on staff development, and work with leadership on building exceptional teams while cultivating strong relationships with local pediatric practices for referrals.
What makes you, you:
- Passionate about working with kids, adolescents and families
- Strong leader who can inspire teams and build physician partnerships
- Culturally competent with excellent clear and transparent communication
- Analytical problem-solver committed to data-driven decision-making
- Collaborative team player who thrives in cooperative environments
- Flexible with schedule availability for evenings and weekends
How you'll make an impact:
- Oversee clinical operations ensuring quality standards across two clinic locations
- Supervise and mentor therapists to build productive, high-quality caseloads
- Provide training for new therapists on clinical model and documentation standards
- Deliver excellent direct patient care with an estimated 26 clinical direct care hours per week
- Address patient concerns through direct outreach and clinician coaching
- Build strategic relationships with pediatric practices for referral development
- Support recruitment and retention efforts to strengthen clinical teams
The basics you'll need:
- Current PA license (LPC, LMFT, LCSW or PsyD)
- Minimum 3 years' experience as a licensed therapist
- Bonus if you have the ability to supervise pre-licensed therapists
- Live within commuting distance of our Fort Washington and Exton, PA clinic locations
- Available on-site minimum 3 days per week
Why Blackbird is unique:
- Immediate referrals available; guaranteed caseload and patient facing hours
- Flexible schedule – set your own hours
- Full credentialing services provided - we will take care of everything
- Clinical development and trainings
- Excellent administrative support -- focus on the clinical work and we will take care of the rest
- Weekly clinical consultations: this is paid time for all providers
- Diverse and experienced leadership team, supportive work culture
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k (with a company match)
- Employer-paid life insurance coverage
- Generous paid time off
- Opportunities for career growth
- Professional Liability Insurance
Join us!
We envision a world where every young person is fully understood and receives support building the tools they need to thrive. Join our team, make an impact, a real difference for patients, parents and caregivers.
“We wouldn't have a son without Blackbird Health. He would have ended his life.”
“It's so rare to find comprehensive care like this---from testing to therapy to med management (and more)--all in one place. In addition, the school advocacy support we receive is unprecedented. We no longer feel like we are managing things alone.”
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 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.
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