Backpack Healthcare·Baltimore, Maryland
Provide individual, family, and group therapy via telehealth for children, teens, and young adults. Conduct intakes, develop trauma-informed treatment plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists and nurses.
Licensed Mental Health Therapist — Full-Time Remote · Maryland License Required 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 You'll carry a caseload of 25–36 sessions per week, providing individual, family, and group therapy via telehealth.
Most of our clinicians work weekday afternoons and evenings (2–9 PM), with weekend availability a plus.
Strong referral flow means consistent income from the start.
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 PTO $300 annual CEU reimbursement Free clinical supervision for eligible licenses via our residency prorgram $25,000 company-paid life insurance Administrative support from our experienced Care Coordinators so you can focus on delivering care Pathways into clinical leadership, including our Residency & Fellowship Program What we're looking for Master’s Degree or higher from an accredited school of Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Marriage, or Family and Child Counseling. Active Maryland license: LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, LMFT or LCSW-C Experience with children, teens, and families Comfortable working independently in a remote setting Strong technological skills and learning new systems, including Zoom, GSuite (Google Calendar, Gmail, etc.), electronic health record systems, and other collaboration tools 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.
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling and an active Maryland license (LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, LMFT, or LCSW-C). Experience with youth and families and proficiency in remote collaboration tools are required.
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.
