Behavioral Health Department Manager
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.
Join us and help change mental health care for children for the better!
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. This role oversees day-to-day clinical operations, supports therapist development, ensures quality standards are met, and helps grow Blackbird’s presence within the Pittsburgh market through strong community and referral relationships.
During the first 90–120 days, this role will primarily focus on market development and referral relationship-building across the region. As clinic growth and patient demand increase, the manager’s direct clinical caseload will gradually ramp.
What makes you, you
Passionate about improving behavioral health care for children, adolescents, and families
Strong leader who can support clinicians while building a positive, accountable team culture
Experienced in providing high-quality psychotherapy services to youth populations
Relationship-focused with strong communication and partnership-building skills
Collaborative and comfortable working across clinical, operational, and community teams
Growth-oriented, adaptable, and excited to help expand services within the market
Organized, resourceful, and comfortable balancing clinical and operational priorities
How you’ll make an impact
Oversee clinical operations and support quality patient care
Supervise, mentor, and support therapist development and productivity
Provide onboarding and training on clinical workflows and documentation standards
Deliver evidence-based psychotherapy services as caseload ramps
Build relationships with local pediatricians, PCPs, schools, universities, therapists, and community organizations through hosting provider meetings, delivering presentations, and tapping into networking opportunities within the market
Drive community outreach efforts and develop tight partnerships resulting in strong inbound referral flow
Collaborate with Operations, Care Navigation, Marketing, HR, and Clinical Leadership teams
Support recruitment, retention, and team development efforts
Maintain high standards for clinical documentation and patient outcomes
The basics you’ll need
Required:
Current PA license (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or PsyD) and willingness to cross license other states.
Minimum 3 years of experience as a licensed therapist
Experience working with children and/or adolescents
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Must reside within commuting distance of Pittsburgh, PA
Available on-site a minimum of 3 days per week
Preferred:
Ability to supervise pre-licensed therapists
Experience in outreach, provider relations, or referral development
Experience in behavioral health leadership or operations
Why Blackbird is unique
Immediate referrals available; guaranteed caseload and patient-facing hours
Flexible schedule
Full credentialing services provided
Clinical development and ongoing trainings
Excellent administrative support
Weekly paid clinical consultations
Supportive and experienced leadership team
Opportunities for career growth
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Employer-paid life insurance coverage
Professional Liability Insurance
Generous paid time off
Mileage reimbursement and travel stipend
Salary Range $95,000 — $115,000 USD
Join us!
To raise the standard of pediatric mental health care through accurate understanding and precise treatment that reflect how each child’s brain, body, and behavior work together.
“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. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at recruiting@blackbirdhealth.com so we can support you.
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