Backpack Healthcare·Maryland
Conduct intakes and develop client-centered, trauma-informed treatment plans for children, teens, and young adults. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists and PMHNPs while maintaining timely EHR documentation.
Licensed Mental Health Therapist (MD) – Peak Hours (Evenings & Weekends) Location: Fully Remote (Must hold an active Maryland license) Schedule: Part-Time Required Hours: Weekdays 3 PM – 9 PM | Weekends 8 AM – 2 PM Join Backpack Healthcare Backpack Healthcare provides mental health care for children, teens, and young adults — all online, covered by most insurance. We're clinician-led and minority-owned, and we believe the quality of care kids receive is directly tied to how well we support the people delivering it. If you're a licensed therapist who wants a full-time caseload, real career growth, and a team that actually shows up for you — keep reading. What this role looks like: Day-to-day you'll: Conduct intakes and build client-centered, trauma-informed treatment plans Collaborate with our interdisciplinary team — therapists, PMHNPs, and psychiatrists working together Maintain timely documentation in our EHR Support families with education and care coordination, not just the child in the room
$65/billable hour — LCSW-C, LCPC, or LMFT (independently licensed) $45/billable hour — LMSW or LGPC (supervision provided; limited openings) Medical, dental, and vision 401(k) with 3% company match Paid time off $300 annual CEU reimbursement Free clinical supervision for eligible licenses $25,000 company-paid life insurance Employee Assistance Program Pathways into clinical leadership, including our Residency & Fellowship Program What we're looking for Active Maryland license: LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, or LCSW-C Experience with children, teens, and families Comfortable working independently in a remote setting Bilingual English/Spanish — strongly preferred Committed to trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice
We've served 12,000+ kids and families since 2020. 78% of families report their child is doing better after three months. We're building something real in Maryland, and we want clinicians who want to grow with us — into supervision, leadership, and mentorship roles as we scale. When clinicians thrive, kids thrive. That's not a tagline. It's how we build. Backpack Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity in age, background, identity, and experience — and we mean it.
Must hold an active Maryland license (LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, or LCSW-C) and have experience working with children and families. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Maryland are typically driven by ongoing demand in community programs, outpatient settings, and care teams supporting patients with complex needs. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of related experience, and an active American Heart Association BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your certification status and recent experience before applying.
