Backpack Healthcare
School Based Mental Health Therapist
Backpack Healthcare, Virginia Beach, Virginia, us, 23450
School Based Mental Health Therapist
- Fairfax County, VA
In-Person Role | Full-Time or Hybrid
Redefining access to youth mental health care- in schools, at home, and everywhere in between.
As a clinician-led, mission-driven behavioral health company, we're on a mission to deliver care that meets children and adolescents
where they are -literally and emotionally.
We're hiring a dedicated and compassionate
School Counselor
to provide on-site mental health support across
Fairfax County public schools , with optional telehealth sessions for clinicians seeking full-time or early-start flexibility. What You'll Do
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
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 Location & Schedule In-person
school-based role throughout
Fairfax County, VA Full-time preferred , but flexible start options available Opportunity to begin with
telehealth caseload
prior to school year start or while onboarding Ideal Candidates Have: A Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field Active Virginia license:
LCSW-C, LMSW, LCPC, LGPC, LCMFT, or LGMFT 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 Compensation & Perks W2 employment
with medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO Salary employment option for Full-time staff Full clinical support +
individual and group supervision
for resident-level therapists All supplies and devices for school-based and telehealth work provided Supportive, collaborative culture focused on
clinician satisfaction Be the Counselor Students Can Count On
At Backpack Healthcare, we support
you , so you can support
them . Join us in making a lasting impact on kids' lives-at school, at home, and everywhere in between.
- Fairfax County, VA
In-Person Role | Full-Time or Hybrid
Redefining access to youth mental health care- in schools, at home, and everywhere in between.
As a clinician-led, mission-driven behavioral health company, we're on a mission to deliver care that meets children and adolescents
where they are -literally and emotionally.
We're hiring a dedicated and compassionate
School Counselor
to provide on-site mental health support across
Fairfax County public schools , with optional telehealth sessions for clinicians seeking full-time or early-start flexibility. What You'll Do
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
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 Location & Schedule In-person
school-based role throughout
Fairfax County, VA Full-time preferred , but flexible start options available Opportunity to begin with
telehealth caseload
prior to school year start or while onboarding Ideal Candidates Have: A Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field Active Virginia license:
LCSW-C, LMSW, LCPC, LGPC, LCMFT, or LGMFT 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 Compensation & Perks W2 employment
with medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO Salary employment option for Full-time staff Full clinical support +
individual and group supervision
for resident-level therapists All supplies and devices for school-based and telehealth work provided Supportive, collaborative culture focused on
clinician satisfaction Be the Counselor Students Can Count On
At Backpack Healthcare, we support
you , so you can support
them . Join us in making a lasting impact on kids' lives-at school, at home, and everywhere in between.