Licensed Mental Health Therapist- Illinois

Backpack Healthcare•Chicago, IL

4d•Remote

About The Position

Backpack Healthcare is building its clinical team in Illinois and is seeking licensed therapists to provide online behavioral healthcare to children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. The role is fully remote and may be full-time or part-time. Clinicians will help establish the organization’s clinical presence in Illinois while delivering care through secure telehealth and contributing to the development of the growing team and programs. The position offers approximately 15–36 sessions per week, depending on the clinician’s schedule. Most clinicians work weekday afternoons and evenings, typically 2–9 PM; weekend availability is a plus. Compensation is $65 per billable hour for independently licensed LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT clinicians, with monthly bonus potential for eligible clinicians based on applicable productivity and performance criteria. Backpack Healthcare describes itself as clinician-led and minority-owned. It reports serving more than 12,000 children and families since 2020, and says 78% of families report that their child is doing better after three months of care. The organization offers clinical support and opportunities for mentorship, supervision, career development, and clinical leadership.

Requirements

Active Illinois license as an LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT.
Experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills.
Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.
Comfort with technology and virtual clinical platforms.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish skills; bilingual clinicians are strongly encouraged to apply.
Weekend availability.

Responsibilities

Conduct clinical intakes and develop individualized, trauma-informed treatment plans.
Provide individual, family, and group therapy through secure telehealth.
Collaborate with therapists, PMHNPs, psychiatrists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Provide family education and care coordination.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the EHR.
Build strong therapeutic relationships with clients and families.
Deliver culturally responsive care that recognizes each family's unique needs.
Help establish and grow Backpack Healthcare's clinical presence in Illinois.

Benefits

Monthly bonus potential for eligible clinicians based on applicable productivity and performance criteria.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees.
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.
Clinical leadership opportunities, including the Residency & Fellowship Program.
Mentorship, supervision, and career development opportunities.