Autism Evaluator - LCSW, LPC, LMFT - Contract/1099

The role

You will perform neurodevelopmental diagnostic evaluations and provide evidence-based psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and young adults. You will work with an interdisciplinary care team to provide integrated treatment plans.

What you will do

• Perform neurodevelopmental diagnostic evaluations focusing on autism spectrum assessments.
• Analyze and synthesize assessment data into diagnostic conclusions.
• Provide feedback to clients and families following evaluations.
• Complete progress notes within 24 hours of service.
• Communicate evaluation findings to the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide direct psychotherapy to a caseload of pediatric and young adult clients.
• Perform biopsychosocial assessments for incoming therapy clients.
• Partner with multidisciplinary providers to maintain integrated treatment plans.
• Track patient progress and complete clinical documentation.

Required qualifications

• Active, independent LCSW, LPC, or LMFT license in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience delivering clinical care to children, adolescents, and families.
• Exceptional clinical writing and diagnostic documentation skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Nice to have

• Direct experience conducting autism spectrum or neurodevelopmental diagnostic evaluations.
• Familiarity or formal training in standardized diagnostic tools (ADOS-2, ASRS, CARS).
• Background in integrated or collaborative pediatric mental health settings.

Benefits

• Administrative and credentialing support.
• Billing and scheduling logistics support.
• Paid consultation and training.

About the company

Blackbird Health is clinician-founded and operated. They deliver virtual and in-person mental health services across Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey and Maryland.