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School Based Mental Health Therapist

Backpack Healthcare
Location
Baltimore, MD; Columbia, MD; Ellicott City, MD
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Clinical (School Based)
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 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
What the job really is

As a School-Based Mental Health Therapist at Backpack Healthcare, you'll provide individual, group, and family therapy to children and adolescents both in-person at schools and via telehealth. Your responsibilities will include conducting intake evaluations, creating treatment plans, maintaining clinical documentation, and collaborating with school staff and families to support students' mental health needs.

Benefits
  • 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
Things to weigh
  • Compensation is fee-for-service with a variable income based on session hours and performance metrics
  • Minimum of 3 in-person school days required each week
  • The role involves both in-person and telehealth services, which may require adaptability
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