About Blackbird

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

Blackbird Health Clinical Services is looking to hire a Director Clinical Evaluations to join our growing team. As a key member of our clinical leadership team, the Director will play a critical role in ensuring that our clinical services are of the highest quality and meet the needs of our patients. This position is responsible for setting clinical standards, providing clinical oversight, helping the entire clinical services team move towards truly integrated care, advancing clinical approaches, and maintaining the highest levels of clinical quality and compliance for our patients, families, and providers.

What Makes You, You

• Compassionate and empathetic leader, you know how to communicate effectively with a diverse group..
• Experienced in assessments and comfortable delivering the results to families.
• Operationally focused, you excel when there is order and consistency.
• Thrive in cross functional settings, to drive positive outcomes for patients.
  
  

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Conduct 3-4 evaluations per week depending on complexity
• In collaboration with the VP, develop consistent clinical protocols
• Build a community with our provider network and own retention efforts to support provider satisfaction
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and help to identify areas for improvement in our evaluation services
• Work to solve provider and patient issues and concerns
  
  

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
• Supportive work culture
  
  

The Basics You’ll Need

• Hold at least a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in an administrative or leadership role in a behavioral health setting
• Have ample knowledge of both typical and atypical development
• Utilize and implement evidence based practices related to the field of assessment and diagnosis.
• At least 1 year of experience providing clinical diagnosis (using DSM5-TR or DC0-5) evaluations.
• Trained and certified to administer the ADOS 2 assessment preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytic, problem solving, and decision making skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced and growing environment
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards related to behavioral health services
• Ability to work on site out of our King of Prussia, PA clinic 2 days a week (the rest of your time can be remote)
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k (with a company match)
• Employer-paid life insurance coverage
• Generous paid time off
• Opportunities for career growth
• Diverse and experienced leadership team, supportive work culture
  
  

Salary Range: $110,000 USD - $130,000 USD

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.