Child and Adolescent Therapist - Diagnostic Evaluator

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

The Diagnostic Clinician is a remote role administering neurodevelopmental diagnostic evaluations and ongoing psychotherapy services, if desired. This is a fully remote position open to Licensed Psychologists in New Jersey or Psychologists currently participating in PSYPACT.

Diagnostic Clinicians partner closely with interdisciplinary care teams to deliver high-quality, whole‑child care through comprehensive assessments, thoughtful clinical formulation, and evidence‑based therapeutic treatment.

Core responsibilities

Diagnostic evaluation responsibilities

• Conduct neurodevelopmental diagnostic evaluations, including autism spectrum evaluations (e.g., ADOS‑2, ASRS, CARS).
• Analyze, interpret, and synthesize assessment data into clear, clinically sound diagnostic conclusions.
• Complete progress notes for evaluations within 24 hours of services.
• Provide clear, compassionate feedback to clients and families following evaluations.
• Communicate evaluation findings, recommendations, and next steps to the broader care team.
• Participate in weekly department and team meetings, offering consultation and clinical input as needed.
• Manage all aspects of the diagnostic schedule, including assessments, feedback appointments, report‑writing time, and rescheduling as necessary.
• Report weekly diagnostic productivity in accordance with departmental expectations.
• Participate in training and supervision to expand diagnostic skill set.

• Schedule & work model
• This role is fully remote, allowing clinicians to deliver care from their home location while supporting patients across PSYPACT-participating states.
• Due to school schedules, clinicians are expected to support patient care during Blackbird’s core after‑school hours.

• Hours requirement
• A minimum of 12 hours per week

Productivity & role customization

This is a flexible role. Expectations for diagnostic evaluations and therapy services will be customized per clinician and documented individually.

Sample weekly allocation

• Diagnostic
• Evaluations: 2 evaluations per week

Actual allocations will be adjusted based on patient demand, clinician expertise, and organizational needs.

Required qualifications

• Independently licensed psychologist - Practicing Psychologist in NJ. PsyD with eligibility to practice under PSYPACT.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
• Strong clinical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care model.
• Comfort managing complex schedules and balancing multiple clinical responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience conducting neurodevelopmental or autism diagnostic evaluations.
• Familiarity with standardized diagnostic tools (ADOS‑2, ASRS, CARS, or similar).
• Experience working in integrated or team‑based care environments.

Salary Range: $110—$120 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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