School Based Mental Health Therapist

School-Based Mental Health Clinician Hybrid | Fee-for-Service | Charles County, Maryland

Location: Charles County, MD — School-Based, Hybrid
License Requirements: Active Maryland license required
Compensation: Fee-for-service W-2 +
Monthly Bonus Potential

Backpack Healthcare is expanding our school-based services in Howard County! We're looking for compassionate clinicians who want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and adolescents while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid model.

This role gives you the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students in their school environment
, while also using telehealth to provide continuity of care when students are out of school.

As a clinician-led, minority-owned organization, we're committed to creating an environment where clinicians feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow.

This is a Fee-for-service W-2 position designed to provide competitive compensation and additional earning opportunities.

• $65 per session hour — fully licensed clinicians
• $45 per session hour — provisionally licensed clinicians
• $30 per hour — administrative time
• Monthly bonus potential — eligible clinicians may earn additional monthly incentive compensation based on applicable clinical and performance metrics

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) + Company Match
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• CEU reimbursement
• Clinical supervision for eligible pre-licensed clinicians
• Advancement and professional growth opportunities
• Supportive clinical and operational team

Minimum of 3 in-person school days per week, 8 hours per day
, with telehealth flexibility built into the role.

You’ll provide in-person care at your assigned school site(s), supplemented by telehealth services to support continuity of care during school breaks and closures
.

This model allows you to experience the impact of school-based care without giving up the flexibility of telehealth.

You'll provide individual, group, and/or family therapy services to students both in person and through Backpack's telehealth platform.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Conducting intake evaluations and risk assessments
• Creating individualized, trauma-informed treatment plans
• Delivering individual, group, and family therapy
• Maintaining a consistent in-person schedule at assigned school site(s)
• Providing telehealth sessions to maintain continuity of care
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation in Backpack's EHR
• Collaborating with school staff, pediatricians, families, and Backpack's internal clinical team
• Supporting school teams in managing behavioral health challenges and crisis response
• Conducting wellness workshops for caregivers, educators, and administrators
• Participating in individual and group supervision if pre-licensed

We're seeking clinicians who bring strong clinical skills and a genuine passion for supporting children and families.

You'll need:

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field
• Active Maryland license:
  LCSW-C, LMSW, LCPC, LGPC, LCMFT
• Minimum 1 year of experience providing therapy to children and adolescents
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care and school systems
• Strong cultural competence and commitment to culturally responsive care
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and clinical documentation skills
• Passion for increasing access to mental healthcare for underserved youth

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