Position SummaryAs 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 needRequired- 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
