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Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Backpack Healthcare
Location
Alexandria, VA; Arlington, VA; Chesapeake, VA; Fairfax, VA; Lynchburg, VA; Norfolk, VA; Richmond, VA
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Clinical (Teletherapy)
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Active Virginia license: LPC, LPC-R, LCSW, or LMSW
  • Experience working with children, teens, and families
  • Comfort working independently in a remote environment
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills
  • Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive care
Nice to have
  • Bilingual English/Spanish clinicians
What the job really is

As a Licensed Mental Health Therapist at Backpack Healthcare, you will provide individual and family therapy through telehealth, managing a caseload of approximately 15–22 sessions per week. The role offers flexible scheduling, primarily in the afternoons and evenings, with support for referrals, administrative tasks, and billing. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team while focusing on trauma-informed care and maintaining accurate documentation.

Benefits
  • Competitive Pay + Monthly Bonus Potential
  • $65/billable hour — LCSW or LPC, fully licensed
  • $45/billable hour — Supervisee in Social Work, Resident in Counseling, with supervision provided
  • Monthly bonus potential based on clinical and performance metrics
  • 401(k) with 3% company match
  • $150 annual CEU reimbursement
Things to weigh
  • Part-time role may not suit those seeking full-time hours
  • No specific salary range mentioned beyond hourly rates
  • Focus on telehealth may not appeal to all clinicians
Job score3.6/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency0/5

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