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Licensed Mental Health Therapist

$65 per hour

Backpack Healthcare

Job Description

Job Description

Part-Time Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Location: Work from anywhere in Virginia ( Must be licensed in Virginia )

Schedule: Part-Time | Preferred Hours: Weekdays 2 PM–9 PM | Weekend availability a plus!

Target Caseload: 15–22 sessions/week!

Compensation:

  • $65 per billable hour – LCSW, LPC (fully licensed)

  • $45 per billable hour – LMSW, LPC-R (clinical supervision provided)

Flexible Clinical Work That Fits Your Life

At Backpack Healthcare , we believe great clinicians deserve flexibility, strong support, and meaningful work.

We're growing our Virginia team and looking for part-time therapists who want to make an impact without committing to a full-time schedule. Whether you're supplementing a private practice, balancing family life, or looking for consistent evening hours, this role is designed with flexibility in mind.

Why This Part-Time Role Stands Out 100% Remote

No commute. No overhead. Provide care from the comfort of your home.

Flexible Afternoon & Evening Hours

Ideal for clinicians who prefer after-school hours when children and teens are most available.

Strong Supplemental Income

Consistent referrals and steady caseload flow.

Professional Support
  • Free clinical supervision (for LMSW & LPC-R)

  • CEU reimbursement (up to $300 annually)

  • Optional opportunities to mentor or grow into leadership roles

Collaborative Care Model

Work alongside PMHNPs, psychiatrists, and supportive clinical leadership who value your time and expertise.

What You'll Do
  • Provide individual and family therapy via secure telehealth

  • Conduct intakes and develop client-centered treatment plans

  • Deliver culturally responsive, trauma-informed care

  • Maintain timely documentation in our EHR

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams

Additional Benefits
  • 401(k) with 3% Company Match

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • $25,000 Company-Paid Life Insurance Policy

  • CEU reimbursement & ongoing professional development

  • Pathway to expand into full-time or supervisory roles if desired

✅ Qualifications
  • Active Virginia license: LPC, LPC-R, LCSW, or LMSW

  • Comfortable working independently in a remote environment

  • Experience serving children, teens, and families

  • Trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach

  • Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred

Looking for Meaningful Work Without Full-Time Burnout?

This is your opportunity to provide high-quality care, maintain flexibility, and be part of a mission-driven team — all on a schedule that works for you.

Apply today and help Virginia's youth thrive — one session at a time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Backpack Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that the strength of our care depends on the diversity and well-being of our team. We celebrate differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical and mental ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and other traits that make each person unique. We welcome and encourage diverse candidates to apply for any position for which they are qualified and to bring their unique perspectives, experiences, and talents to our team.

Backpack Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that the strength of our care depends on the diversity and well-being of our team. We celebrate differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical and mental ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and other traits that make each person unique. We welcome and encourage diverse candidates to apply for any position for which they are qualified and to bring their unique perspectives, experiences, and talents to our team.

Vacancy posted 13 days ago
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