School Based Mental Health Therapist -Fairfax County
About The Position
Backpack Healthcare is seeking a School Based Mental Health Therapist to provide mental health care to students across elementary, middle, and high school settings in Fairfax County, Virginia. The therapist will deliver on-site therapy during school hours and may offer optional telehealth sessions to supplement their caseload or support early onboarding. The role involves assessing students’ mental health needs, developing individualized treatment plans, collaborating with school staff, families, and the Backpack clinical team, maintaining accurate and timely EHR documentation, and participating in case consultations. Pre-licensed clinicians will participate in supervision. The position is offered part-time or full-time, with a stated schedule of 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and compensation is fee for service. Backpack Healthcare describes itself as a clinician-led, minority-owned company focused on improving mental health care for children, teens, and young adults. It emphasizes clinician support, flexibility, collaboration, and accessible care. The company offers CEU reimbursement, clinical supervision, advancement opportunities, a supportive team culture, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, company-paid holidays, a 401(k) with a 3% company match, and an Employee Assistance Program. Backpack Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from diverse candidates.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
- Active Virginia license: LCSW-C, Supervisee in Social Work, LPC, or LPC-R.
- Experience working with youth in school, outpatient, or virtual settings.
- Strong clinical skills in individual and family therapy.
- Cultural competence and a trauma-informed care approach.
- Passion for making mental health more accessible to children and teens.
Responsibilities
- Deliver on-site, school-based therapy services to students during school hours.
- Offer optional telehealth sessions to supplement the caseload or allow for early onboarding.
- Conduct mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborate with school staff, families, and the Backpack clinical team.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the EHR.
- Participate in supervision if pre-licensed and in team case consultations.
Benefits
- CEU reimbursement
- Clinical supervision
- Advancement opportunities
- Supportive team culture
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays
- 401(k) with a 3% company match
- Employee Assistance Program
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Job Type
Full-time
