School Based Mental Health Therapist -Howard County

Backpack Healthcare•Columbia, MD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

We all walk around with an invisible backpack. It carries our emotional experiences, traumas, and unresolved feelings. Similar to a physical backpack, it can become heavy and burdensome when filled with too many items - We created Backpack Healthcare to help lighten the load. At Backpack Healthcare, we’re re-imagining 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. At Backpack Healthcare, we’re 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

A Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
Active Maryland license: LCSW-C/LMSW/LCPC/LGPC
Experience working with youth in schools, 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 kids and teens

Responsibilities

Delivering on-site, school-based therapy services to students during school hours
Offering telehealth sessions (optional) to supplement caseload or allow for early onboarding
Conducting mental health assessments and developing individualized treatment plans
Collaborating with school staff, families, and the Backpack clinical team
Maintaining timely and accurate documentation in the EHR
Participating in supervision (if pre-licensed) and team case consults