School Based Mental Health Therapist -Fairfax County

The role

You will serve as a mental health professional for students in elementary, middle, and high school settings. You will deliver on-site therapy, conduct assessments, and develop treatment plans.

What you will do

• 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

Required qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
• Active Virginia license: LCSW-C/Supervisee in Social Work/LPC/LPC-R
• 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

Benefits

• CEU reimbursement
• clinical supervision
• advancement opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• PTO
• Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) + 3% Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program

About the company

Backpack Healthcare is a clinician-led, minority-owned company re-imagining mental health care for children, teens, and young adults.