School Based Mental Health Therapist -Howard County

Backpack Healthcare•Baltimore, MD

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Backpack Healthcare is reimagining mental health care for children, teens, and young adults. As a clinician-led, minority-owned company, our mission is simple: when clinicians thrive, kids thrive. We are not just offering a job—we’re offering purpose, flexibility, and the chance to change lives every day. If you’re ready to be part of a collaborative, empowering, and innovative mental health movement, join our team and make a real impact by breaking barriers and healing young minds.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field.
Active Maryland license (LCSW-C, LMSW, LCPC, LGPC, LCMFT, or LGMFT).
Minimum of 1 year of experience providing therapy to children and adolescents.
Familiarity with trauma-informed care, school systems, and cultural competence.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and clinical documentation skills.
Passion for increasing access to mental health care in underserved youth populations.

Responsibilities

Deliver individual, group, and/or family therapy services to students, both in-person at your assigned school site(s) and via our telehealth platform.
Maintain a defined in-person schedule at your assigned school(s), supplemented by telehealth sessions for continuity of care during school breaks and closures.
Conduct intake evaluations, risk assessments, and create individualized treatment plans.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in Backpack’s EHR system.
Collaborate with school staff, pediatricians, families, and the internal clinical team for wraparound care.
Support school teams in managing behavioral health challenges and crisis response.
Conduct wellness workshops in-person or virtually with caregivers, educators, and administrators.
Participate in individual and group supervision, if pre-licensed.