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Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Part-time

Backpack Healthcare

KYRemotePart-time$50/hrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$50/hr
Location
KYRemote
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Kentucky Independent LicenseLPCCLCSWLMFT

Job overview

Backpack Healthcare is hiring a Licensed Mental Health Therapist. Backpack Healthcare seeks a Kentucky‑licensed mental health therapist to deliver virtual individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults across the state. The part‑time role offers flexible scheduling, 15–22 telehealth sessions per week, and a collaborative, mission‑driven team environment.

Key focus areas include Provide 15–22 telehealth sessions per week delivering individual and family therapy, Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments, and Develop individualized trauma‑informed treatment plans.

Successful candidates bring Kentucky Independent License, LPCC, and LCSW. Important skills include Behavioral Health Assessments, Trauma-Informed Treatment Plans, Evidence-Based Individual Therapy, Evidence-Based Family Therapy, Clinical Documentation, and Collaborating With Interdisciplinary Care Team. Preferred (not required): English and Spanish.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Behavioral Health AssessmentsTrauma-Informed Treatment PlansEvidence-Based Individual TherapyEvidence-Based Family TherapyClinical DocumentationCollaborating With Interdisciplinary Care TeamSupporting Families Through EducationSupporting Families Through CollaborationSupporting Families Through Coordinated CareWorking Independently in a Virtual EnvironmentTrauma-Informed CareCulturally Responsive CareEnglishSpanish

Qualifications

Kentucky Independent LicenseLPCCLCSWLMFTExperience Working With ChildrenExperience Working With AdolescentsExperience Working With Families

Benefits

401(k) Match

Full job description

🧠 Kentucky Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Part-Time) 📍 Remote | Kentucky License Required

Help Expand Access to Mental Healthcare Across Kentucky 💙🎒 Backpack Healthcare is growing in Kentucky , and we're looking for compassionate, dedicated therapists who want to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the flexibility of working from home.

We provide high-quality virtual mental health services to children, adolescents, and young adults , making care more accessible for families across the state. As a clinician-led, minority-owned organization, we're committed to supporting both our clients and the therapists who care for them.

If you're passionate about working with youth, value work-life balance, and want to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team—we'd love to meet you!

🌟 What You'll Do You'll provide 15–22 telehealth sessions per week , delivering individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults throughout Kentucky.

Most clinicians see clients during weekday afternoons and evenings (2:00–9:00 PM EST) , with weekend availability welcomed. You create your schedule—we provide the referrals, administrative support, billing, and credentialing.

Your day-to-day includes: 🩺 Conducting comprehensive behavioral health assessments

📝 Developing individualized, trauma-informed treatment plans

💻 Providing evidence-based individual and family therapy via secure telehealth

🤝 Collaborating with our interdisciplinary care team, including therapists, PMHNPs, psychiatrists, and care coordinators

📋 Completing timely, accurate clinical documentation within our electronic health record (EHR)

👨‍👩‍👧 Supporting families through education, collaboration, and coordinated care

💼 What We Offer 💲 $50 per billable hour for independently licensed clinicians

💰 401(k) with a 3% company match

📚 $150 annual CEU reimbursement

❤️ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

📈 Opportunities for clinical leadership and professional growth as we continue expanding throughout Kentucky

🏡 100% Remote Work

✅ What We're Looking For We're seeking clinicians who have:

✔️ An active Kentucky independent license ( LPCC, LCSW, or LMFT )

✔️ Experience working with children, adolescents, and families—or a passion for serving this population

✔️ The ability to work independently in a virtual environment

✔️ A commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive care

⭐ Bilingual (English/Spanish) clinicians are strongly encouraged to apply.

💙 Why Backpack Healthcare? Since 2020, Backpack Healthcare has helped 12,000+ children and families receive the mental healthcare they deserve. We're committed to improving access to quality behavioral healthcare while creating an environment where clinicians feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow.

We believe that when clinicians thrive, kids thrive. It's more than a mission—it's how we deliver exceptional care every day.

🌈 Join Our Team If you're ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of Kentucky children and families while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and the support of an incredible team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us build healthier futures—one child, one family, and one community at a time. 🎒💙

Backpack Healthcare is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity in backgrounds, identities, experiences, and perspectives because they strengthen our team and the care we provide.

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