Licensed Mental Health Therapist- Illinois
About The Position
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. Whether you're looking for full-time stability or part-time flexibility, we have a place for you on our Illinois team. You'll carry a caseload of 15–36 sessions per week depending on whether you choose part-time or full-time. 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.
Requirements
- Active Illinois license: LCPC, LMFT, or LCSW
- Experience with children, teens, and families
- Comfortable working independently in a remote setting
- Committed to trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice
Nice To Haves
- Weekend availability
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision (full-time eligible)
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
