School Based Mental Health Therapist -Baltimore County Annapolis, MD; Baltimore, MD; Bowie, MD

School Based Mental Health Therapist – Baltimore County

Annapolis, MD;
Baltimore, MD;
Bowie, MD;
Ellicott City, MD;
Frederick, MD;
Glen Burnie, MD;
Hagerstown, MD;
Laurel, MD;
Rockville, MD;
Salisbury, MD;
Silver Spring, MD;
Towson, MD;
Woodlawn, MD

💰 Fee for Service – $45–$65 per billable hour (based on license level)

We created Backpack Healthcare to help lighten the load of invisible emotional backpacks. As a clinician‑led, minority‑owned company, our mission is simple: when clinicians thrive, kids thrive. We’re re‑imagining mental health care for children, teens, and young adults across the region and offering purpose, flexibility, and the chance to change lives every day.

As a School Counselor, you'll serve as a trusted mental health professional for students across elementary, middle, and high school settings.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering on‑site, school‑based therapy services to students during school hours
• Offering optional telehealth sessions 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

• 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

• 📚 Growth & Education – CEU reimbursement up to $300/annually, free clinical supervision, and advancement opportunities
• 💜 Supportive & Fun Team Culture – Be part of a community of clinicians & operators
• 401(k) plus 3% company match
• Employee assistance program

Backpack Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate and welcome diversity in all its forms and encourage qualified candidates to apply for any position they are qualified for.