Full-Time Licensed Therapist- Maryland

Backpack Healthcare • Rockville, MD

7d • Remote

About The Position

Backpack Healthcare is seeking a full-time, Maryland-licensed therapist to provide online mental health care to children, adolescents, young adults, and families. The position involves managing a caseload of 25–36 sessions per week and providing individual, family, and group therapy through telehealth. A strong referral pipeline supports clinicians in building a consistent caseload. Most clinicians work weekday afternoons and evenings, typically 2:00–9:00 PM; weekend availability is a plus.

The organization is clinician-led and minority-owned and provides accessible behavioral healthcare covered by most insurance. Clinicians receive administrative support and can pursue professional growth through opportunities in clinical leadership, supervision, mentorship, and professional development. Compensation is $65 per billable hour for independently licensed LCSW-C, LCPC, or LMFT clinicians, and $45 per billable hour for LMSW or LGPC clinicians, with supervision provided and limited openings. Eligible clinicians may also earn a monthly performance-based bonus based on applicable productivity and performance criteria.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited program in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health discipline.
• Active Maryland license: LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, LMFT, or LCSW-C.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
• Comfort working independently in a fully remote environment.
• Strong technology skills and ability to learn systems including Zoom, Google Workspace, EHR platforms, and collaboration tools.
• Commitment to trauma-informed and culturally responsive care.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are strongly preferred.
• Weekend availability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical intakes and assessments.
• Develop client-centered, trauma-informed treatment plans.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy via telehealth.
• Collaborate with therapists, PMHNPs, psychiatrists, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in the EHR.
• Provide family education and care coordination.
• Build strong therapeutic relationships with children, adolescents, and their families.
• Manage a caseload of 25–36 sessions per week.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with 3% company match.
• Paid time off.
• $300 annual CEU reimbursement.
• Free clinical supervision for eligible licenses through the Residency & Fellowship Program.
• $25,000 company-paid life insurance.
• Dedicated administrative support from experienced Care Coordinators.
• Monthly performance-based bonus potential for eligible clinicians.
• Opportunities for clinical leadership, supervision, mentorship, and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level